The Mediterranean region, including both the northern and southern shores, is the principal tourist destination in the world. Consequently, tourism plays a vital role in the economies of the region, acting as a significant source of economic growth and employment, while also making a positive...

Tourism in the Mediterranean partner countries is often the biggest source of foreign exchange and generates the largest private sector activity in the economy. It provides important revenue, and employs directly and indirectly roughly 20 million people in the region. It is therefore a top...