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[^2]\n\nTurkish travel agent Cem Alabay said to RIA Novosti that vacations in Turkey have become too expensive for European tourists, who are now booking fewer and cancelling trips. [^3]\n\nPower cuts and water shortages are identified as primary drivers of the current unrest in Tunisia. [^4]\n\nThe town was selected for its unique architectural character representing a blend of Mediterranean and Arab styles. [^5]\n\nCem Alabay said high inflation and a weak Turkish lira lower the purchasing power of tourists who visit with euros or having pound sterling, while also a regional unstable situation around the Iran is an additional factor reducing European appetite. [^6]\n\nCem Alabay said investigations indicate that the number of British tourists visiting Turkey in July 2026 was 11 percent below July 2025, and that the United Kingdom is Turkey's third-largest overall market. [^7]\n\nEnvironmental pressures are cited as a factor fueling the protests in Tunisia. [^8]\n\nSidi Bou Said is located in Tunisia, a country in North Africa. [^9]\n\nCem Alabay said that although Turkey is still attractive for Travelers, it is now no longer as affordable as it used to be for European tourists. [^10]\n\nThe announcement of the inscription was reported by France 24 on September 1, 2026. 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