Summary:

On 02 April 2026, during a hearing before the Tourism, Culture, Services, and Handicrafts Committee of the Assembly of People’s Representatives, the Tunisian Hotel Federation (FTH) warned that Draft Law No. 93 of 2025 requiring dedicated capacity for social tourism could create significant legal and socioeconomic challenges for the tourism sector.  

The draft law, proposed by a group of MPs, seeks to promote social inclusion by expanding access to tourism services for low- and middle-income groups through subsidized programs and mandatory participation by tourism establishments. 

The Federation emphasized that the draft law’s requirement for hotels to allocate 30% of their capacity to social tourism conflicts with contractual and investment freedom, as well as existing competition and pricing laws. It also noted that the measure could reduce investor interest and negatively affect foreign currency revenues, which are crucial to Tunisia’s economy. 

Outlook: 

While the law aims to expand social access to tourism for middle-income Tunisians, resistance from hoteliers and the broader tourism sector could limit its immediate impact.  

The sector’s sensitivity and its role as a key source of government revenues make implementation complex, with political and economic pressures likely influencing how the law develops. This situation highlights the tension between social objectives and the practical realities of Tunisia’s tourism-dependent economy. 

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