Tunisian Tourism Training Agency Reports 100 % Employment Rate for Graduates
Date: Friday, 13 March 2026
Overview
Ahmed Jmel, General Director of the Agency for Training in Tourism Professions (ATMT), announced on the airwaves of Radio Nationale Tunisienne that all graduates from tourism‑related training programs are now employed – a 100 % placement rate.
Key Highlights
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| High‑level positions abroad | Graduates from Tunisian training centres now hold senior roles across Africa and several Arab countries. |
| International demand | European nations alone are looking to recruit nearly one million workers in the tourism sector, creating strong overseas demand for ATMT alumni. |
| Agency footprint | Established in 2017, the agency operates training centres in six regions: Nabeul, Sousse, Monastir, Djerba, Tozeur, and Aïn Draham. |
| Major rehabilitation projects | Four large‑scale refurbishments of tourism schools are underway in Monastir, Sousse, Tozeur, and Aïn Draham, with a total investment of €28.4 million. |
| New Euro‑Mediterranean hub | The Tourism and Hospitality Training Centre in Hammamet will be transformed into a Euro‑Mediterranean centre for tourism professions. |
Surge in Training Demand
The director also highlighted a growing interest among Tunisians for tourism education:
- Over 7,000 applicants submitted training requests last year.
- The existing facilities can accommodate only about 1,100 students, meaning demand far exceeds capacity.
“We are witnessing an unprecedented enthusiasm for tourism careers. Our challenge now is to expand our infrastructure to meet this appetite,” Jmel remarked.
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