Tunisia estimated the losses caused by the terrorist attack in half a billion dollars – RBC

The beach near the town of Sousse

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With the preliminary estimate of the economic impact of the terrorist act, the Minister of Tourism of Tunisia Salma Luimi, reports Reuters. According to her, the country will lose at least $ 515 million. “The attack had a profound impact on the economy, the loss will be huge,” – said the minister.

Attack on tourist hotels occurred June 26th. In the area of ​​fire appeared Hotel Riu Imperial Marhaba and El Mouradi Palm Marina. The attackers turned out to be 23-year-old student. At the hotel it came with a Kalashnikov assault rifle, which was hidden in a parasol.

The attack killed 39 people, including one Russian citizen.

Immediately after the attack was reported that thousands of European tourists have decided to interrupt his vacation in Tunisia left the country. However, according to the executive director of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia Maya Lomidze, “it still is not talking about thousands and hundreds of tourists».

Last year, revenues from the influx of tourists in Tunisia amounted to $ 1.95 billion , which is about 7% of GDP. In addition, the influx of visitors from abroad is an important source of foreign exchange reserves, as well as providing more jobs.