Tunisia in Rome: flavours, culture and sustainable tourism take center

Tunisia in Rome: flavours, culture and sustainable tourism take center stage at the Embassy

On March 31 the Embassy of the Tunisian Republic in Italy held the event “Tunisia: Beyond Tourism, A Land of Flavours”, designed to bring Tunisia’s cultural, gastronomic and tourism assets to Italy. The initiative gathered olive oil experts, producers, tour operators, journalists, influencers and Italian agri-food companies.

In his remarks Chargé d’Affaires Mohamed Hedi Chihaoui highlighted the strong bilateral ties and described the event as an opportunity to showcase landscapes, traditions and local productions. Olive oil was presented as a cultural symbol and a product of high quality, with guided tastings and suggested culinary pairings.

• Participants: sector experts, Tunisian producers, tour operators and Italian businesses.
• Focus: rural tourism, enhancement of local products and promotion of archaeological and natural sites.
• Gastronomy: oil tastings and traditional dishes illustrating nutritional properties and versatility.
• Cooperation: opportunities for joint projects in tourism, agri-food and public health related to nutrition.

The event highlights opportunities for Italian operators interested in sustainable tourism projects and cultural exchanges, suggesting itineraries that combine wellness, history and landscape. Further initiatives are planned to strengthen dialogue and promote concrete collaborations between the two countries.