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CONTENTS March 2022
ISRAEL TRAVEL NEWS
IMTM 2022 Program Meetings, Events and Lectures
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IMTM Exhibitors List of main exhibitors and venue floor plan Tourism in Israel What's new in Israel for 2022 and beyond
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Aviation International flights coming to Israel Tourism News Arabian Travel Market Changes 2022 Dates Hotels Meet the new beautiful hotels of Israel
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Worldwide Circulation Canada
800
Europe
4,000 1,300
Israel
United Kingdom
650
United States Rest of World
9,800 2,700
Total
19,250 67,000
Estimated readership
Digital copies - 35,000 distributed throughout the world
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Program of Meetings, Events & Lectures
TUESDAY, MARCH 29
08:30 - 10:00 IMTM Morning Event Rooftop By invitation
10:00 - 10:30 IMTM RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY SPONSORED BY THE ISRAEL HOTEL ASSOCIATION Halls K,L,M By invitation
10:00 - 11:30 WELFARE MANAGERS CONFERENCE Hall H By invitation
12:00 - 13:00 MOROCCO Hall H Open to all
12:00 - 13:00 ROMANIA A BIG SURPRISE Hall M Open to all | Lecture in English
12:00 - 13:00 THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM IS COMING TO MEET YOU! Hall G Open to all | Lecture in Hebrew
14:00 - 15:00 VISITING ISRAEL FOR THE FIRST TIME – WHAT DO INTERNATIONAL BLOGGERS THINK OF ISRAEL? Hall G Open to all | Lecture in Hebrew 12:00 - 13:15 LEGAL ASPECTS AND UPDATES IN LIGHT OF THE COVID CRISIS IN THE TOURISM AND AVIATION INDUSTRY Hall L By invitation
12:00 - 14:30 YIELD MANAGEMENT – ISRAEL HOTELS ASSOCIATION Hall K By invitation | Lecture in Hebrew
14:00 - 15:45 THE ANNUAL GATHERING OF THE DOMESTIC TOURISM AGENTS IN ISRAEL ASSOCIATION Hall H By invitation
17:30 - 12:00 WELLNESS כנס תיירות F אולם פתוח לכולם 12:00 - 16:00 WINTER 2022 MEETING OF THE ISRAEL INCOMING TOUR OPERATORS ASSOCIATION
14:00 - 15:00 POLAND Hall M Open to all | Lecture in English & Hebrew
Hall I By invitation
15:30 - 14:00 הנגב - המותג התיירותי הבינלאומי הבא H אולם ההרצאה בעברית | פתוח לכולם 14:30 - 15:30 THE ISRAEL ASSOCIATION OF TRAVEL AGENCIES AND CONSULTANTS B2B – AUSTRIA Hall L By invitation | Lecture in Hebrew
15:30 - 16:30 PROMOTING DESTINATIONS TO VARIOUS AUDIENCES THROUGH INFLUENCER MARKETING Hall M Open to all | Lecture in English
15:30 - 16:30 LIMASSOL PRESENTS
16:00 - 17:00 GUIDING TOURISM VIRTUALY IN A POST PANDEMIC WORLD Hall G Open to all
CITY OF DREAMS MEDITERRANEAN Hall K Open to all
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30
09:30 - 11:30 MORNING GATHERING, PASSOVER TOAST AND PROFESSIONAL TOURISM PANEL OF THE ISRAEL ASSOCIATTION OF TRAVEL AGENCIES Hall I By invitation
10:00 - 11:30 TOURISM AT 3RD AGE. MODERATOR: GIL HOVAV Hall K Open to all
10:00 - 12:00 B2B MEETING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS IN THE
10:30 - 11:30 BRANDING, REGIONS AND WHAT’S IN BETWEEN Hall G Open to all | Lecture in English
HOSTED BUYERS PROGRAM AND MEMBERS OF THE ISRAEL INCOMING TOUR OPERATORS ASSOCIATION Hall M,L By invitation
12:00 - 13:00 CERTIFICATES
12:00 - 14:00 TRAVEL TECH: THE NECESSARY BRIDGE BETWEEN HEALTH AND TOURISM@IMTM TEL AVIV Hall I Open to all | Lecture in English
12:30 - 13:30 SMARTPHONE
14:00 - 15:00 EXPERIENCE A CREATIVE BRAZIL Hall K Open to all
CEREMONY FOR TOURISM HIGHSCHOOL STUDENTS Hall G Closed event for students
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP - THE ISRAEL ASSOCIATION OF TRAVEL AGENCIES Hall K By invitation | Lecture in English & Hebrew
14:30 - 15:30 WHAT’S NEW IN ACCESSIBLE TOURISM IN ISRAEL? Hall G Open to all
16:00 - 19:00 THE ISRAELI TOUR GUIDE ASSEMBLY Hall L,M By invitation
OPENING HOURS: 29 MARCH 10:00-19:00
30 MARCH 9:00-18:00
* Schedule subject to changes
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Courtesy Of | באדיבות
IMTM's Country Premier Partner
Organized By | מארגנים
29-30 MARCH
EXPO TEL-AVIV
11 Gush Etzion St. Givat Shmuel 54030, Israel Tel: 972-3-5251646
94 Yigal Alon St. Tel Aviv 6109202, Israel Tel: 972-3-6384444
Free Shuttle Service שרות הסעות לגני התערוכה
IMTM courtesy Shuttle Service will operate between Tel Aviv hotel district and the EXPO TEL AVIV.
לנוחות המבקרים ביריד התיירות, יופעל ע"י מארגני היריד, שרות הסעות חופשי בין אזור המלונות של תל אביב לאקספו תל אביב.
Pick up points )from south to north(: • Dan Panorama Hotel )Kaufmann Street( • Trumpeldor Street corner of Hayarkon Street • Across the street from the Dan Hotel • Next to Leonardo Beach Hotel • Next to Melody Hotel )Jabotinsky Street corner of Hayarkon Street( • Next to the Grand Beach Hotel The pickup point at EXPO TEL AVIV is located at Gate 6. Meetup place is at the IMTM Information Desk, 5 minutes before bus departure. Departure times are: Tuesday, March 29 From Dan Panorama Hotel at: 07:30, 09:00, 14:00 & 16:00 From EXPO TEL AVIV at: 11:00, 15:00, 17:00 & 19:30 Wednesday, March 30 From Dan Panorama Hotel: 08:00, 09:30, 13:00 & 16:00 From the EXPO TEL AVIV at: 11:30, 15:00, 17:00 & 18:30
(מדרום לצפון): נקודות איסוף מלון דן פנורמה (רח' קויפמן) • רח' טרומפלדור, פינת רח' הירקון •
מול מלון דן תל אביב • ליד מלון לאונרדו ביץ' • ליד מלון מלודי (רח' ז'בוטינסקי, פינת רח' הירקון) • ליד מלון גרנד ביץ' • .6 התחנה באקספו תל אביב ממוקמת ליד שער נקודת המפגש ליד דלפק המודיעין של התערוכה בלובי, דקות לפני יציאת האוטובוס. 5
זמני השרות: במרץ 29 יום שלישי,
16:00 , 14:00 , 09:00 , 07:30 ממלון דן פנורמה: 19:30 , 17:00 , 15:00 , 11:00 מאקספו תל אביב: במרץ 30 יום רביעי, 16:00 , 13:00 , 09:30 , 08:00 ממלון דן פנורמה: 18:30 , 17:00 , 15:00 , 11:30 מאקספו תל אביב:
Opening hours of the IMTM Business Lounge : March 29 - 11:30-19:00 | March 30 - 09:30-18:00
Dan Panorama Hotel )Kaufmann Street(
Across the street from the Dan Hotel
Next to the Grand Beach Hotel
Leonardo Beach Hotel
Next to Leonardo Beach Hotel
Trumpeldor Street - corner of Hayarkon Street
Next to Melody Hotel )Jabotinsky Street corner of Hayarkon Street(
Hayarkon St. )South North(
Organized By | מארגנים
Gold Sponsorship | חסות זהב
Sponsored By | בחסות
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תכנית כנסים, ארועים והרצאות
במרץ 29 יום שלישי,
11:30 - 10:00 כנס פורום מנהלות רווחה H אולם למוזמנים בלבד
10:30 - 10:00 טקס גזירת הסרט בחסות התאחדות המלונות בישראל KLM אולמות למוזמנים בלבד
10:00 - 08:30 ארוחת בוקר שגרירים 2 גג ביתן למוזמנים בלבד
13:00 - 12:00 מרוקו H אולם פתוח לכולם
13:15 - 12:00 עו"ד איריס ירדני- היבטים ועדכונים משפטיים לאור אילוצי משבר הקורונה על ענף התיירות והתעופה התאחדות משרדי הנסיעות L אולם למוזמנים בלבד
14:30 - 12:00 ניהול תשואה - הלכה למעשה. התאחדות המלונות בישראל K אולם ההרצאה | למוזמנים בלבד באנגלית
13:00 - 12:00 כנס משרד התיירות משרד התיירות בא
13:00 - 12:00 רומניה - ארץ ההפתעות M אולם ההרצאה בעברית | פתוח לכולם
אליך: קידום השקעות בתיירות ברחבי הארץ G אולם ההרצאה בעברית | פתוח לכולם
15:00 - 14:00 פולין M אולם עברית ואנגלית | פתוח לכולם
16:00 - 12:00 כינוס החורף של חברי לשכת מארגני תיירות נכנסת I אולם למוזמנים בלבד
15:30 - 14:00 כנס משרד התיירות
15:45 - 14:00 סוכני תיירות פנים בישראל H אולם למוזמנים בלבד
לבקר את ישראל בפעם הראשונה - מה אומרים עלינו בלוגרים מהעולם? G אולם ההרצאה בעברית | פתוח לכולם
16:30 - 15:30 איך לקדם יעד תיירות לקהלים שונים, בפלטפורמות שונות M אולם ההרצאה בעברית | פתוח לכולם
16:30 - 15:30 לימסול קפריסין - עיר של חלומות ים תיכוניים K אולם פתוח לכולם
15:30 - 14:30 - התאחדות B2B מפגש משרדי הנסיעות ויועצי התיירות בישראל – אוסטריה L אולם ההרצאה בעברית | למוזמנים בלבד
17:00 - 16:00 מושב משרד התיירות– הדרכת תיירות וירטואלית בעידן הפוסט-קורונה G אולם פתוח לכולם
* לוח הזמנים נתון לשינויים
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Discover the “other” languages of Jerusalem such as Syriac, Latin, Coptic, and Greek
Explore primary historical sources such as Josephus, Byzantine pilgrims, and Muslim geographers Learn the science of ancient inscriptions (epigraphy) with field trips to decipher Greek and Arabic inscriptions
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תכנית כנסים, ארועים והרצאות במרץ 30 יום רביעי,
11:30 - 09:30 ארוחת בוקר חגיגית, הרמת כוסית לפסח
11:30 - 10:30 כנס משרד התיירות מיתוג, מרחב ומה שביניהם G אולם ההרצאה באנגלית | פתוח לכולם
12:00 - 10:00 של חברי B2B מפגשי לשכת מארגני תיירות נכנסת עם הסוכנים המוזמנים M,L אולמות למוזמנים בלבד
11:30 - 10:00 כנס קהילה מטיילת - תיירות גמלאים K אולם פתוח לכולם
ופאנל תיירות מקצועי של התאחדות משרדי הנסיעות ויועצי התיירות בישראל I אולם למוזמנים בלבד 13:00 - 12:00 טקס קבלת תעודות עם תלמידי מגמות תיירות בבתי ספר תיכוניים G אולם סגור לתלמידים בלבד
14:00 - 12:00 TRAVEL TECH: THE NECESSARY BRIDGE BETWEEN HEALTH AND TOURISM@IMTM TEL AVIV I אולם ההרצאה באנגלית | פתוח לכולם
15:00 - 14:00 חווית ברזיל היצירתית K אולם פתוח לכולם
13:30 - 12:30 סדנת צילום בסמארטפון משרדי הנסיעות ויועצי התיירות בישראל K אולם למוזמנים בלבד
רישום ומידע למבקרים: imtm@ortra.com www.imtm.co.il 03-638-4444
15:30 - 14:30 כנס משרד התיירות חידושים בתיירות נגישה G אולם פתוח לכולם
19:00 - 16:00 ארגון מדריכי טיולים בחו"ל L,M אולמות למוזמנים בלבד
* לוח הזמנים נתון לשינויים
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List of Main Exhibitors (see map on page 18-19)
List of Exhibitors (see map on page 42-43)
Exhibitor
Booth No.
Exhibitor
Booth No.
AbrahamHostels & Tours
85A
Guestim Herzliya
119-120
Albania & Balkans
7 8
93+94
Andora Hotansa Hotels / Julia Group
Honduras Hop A Tour
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Arkia
90
119-120 119-120
Ashdod Tourism and Development Company
104 134 142
Howazit
Azerbaijan - Tourist Board Bahrain - Ministry of Tourism
Hungary - 1000 Dorog India - Kerala Tourism
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150 85B
Beed-It Bizzabo
119-120
Israel Tour Guide Association
88
Israel Hotel Association
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Bosnia & Herzegovina
114 146
Israel Incoming Tour Operators Association
112
Brazil
Israel Ministry of Tourism
95+108
Bridgify
119-120
Israel Nature and Parks Authority
118
Bulgaria - Ministry of Tourism
135
Israel Travel News
Business Lounge
Carmelim
84 16 30
Israir Italy
122 139 127
Central America
Check2fly Colombia Costa Rica
Italy - Sardinia
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IT’S July
119-120
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Jacob Hotels
91-92 96-97
Croatia - Zagreb Tourist Board
JerusalemDevelopment Authority
Cyprus - Deputy Ministry of Tourism – Republic of Cyprus
133
Jordan - Hajjat Tours
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Dguide
119-120
Jordan - Neptune Tours + Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla
133A
Dubai - Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown
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Kazakhstan Lametayel Laufer Group
128 115
Dubai - Superjet Group Dubrovnik - Tourist Board
2 9
89
Eilat - Municipal Tourism Corporation
106 109
Lesublet
119-120
El Al Israel Airlines
Lichi Translation Limassol - Cyprus
85
El Salvador
16 14 15 67
133 125
Ethiopia - Yofi Ethiopia Tours
Lithuania
Ethiopian Airlines Falcon Laser Tag
Maldives - Resort Life Travel Pvt
114A
Mateh Yehuda Tourism
87
Galil Tourism Association
36-42+71-83
Modiin Region Tourism Association Morocco - Ministry of Tourism Negev Development Authority Netanya Association for Tourism
84B 131
Galilion Hotel
117 126 132
Georgia - Nationa Tourism Administration Greece - National TourismOrganization
59+66
113
Guatemala
16
NexTravel
119-120
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List of Main Exhibitors (see map on page 18-19) Exhibitor
Booth No.
We will TARGET your tour
Novomeysky Dead Sea Visitor Center
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to meet your needs!
Ortra Ltd Panama
Business Lounge
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Park Kinneret
60-65 118A
Passport
Philippines - Department of Tourism
144 130 123
Poland - TourismOrganisation
Portugal - Visit Portugal
Qatsrin
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Roll With Jessica 105 Romania - Ministry of Economy, Energy and Business Environment145 Selected Places 119-120 SHALL / ITTAA 114 Sima Safari 1 Simple Profit 84A Simplex Digital Hotel Marketing 116 Slovakia - Trnava Regional TourismBoard 6 Slovenia - Tourist Board 124 Spain - Catalonia Tourist Board 121A Sports Events 119-120 Spain - Tourist Board 147 Tal Aviation 3 Tel Aviv Global & Tourism 107 Tipli 119-120 Tops - Travel Operation Solutions Cav Systems 110 Tourbo 119-120 Tripheist 111 Tus Airways 133B Tzfat Kabbalah Center 85C Uzbekistan Airways 136 Via World 11 Visit 2 Israel 119-120 World Jewish Travel 121 Zimmer Tourism 35
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TOURISM IN ISRAEL
March 2022
In the wake of Israel’s reopening to international travelers, the destination has unveiled a roster of new hotel, airline and attractions developments WHAT’S NEW IN ISRAEL FOR 2022 AND BEYOND
On March 27, 2022, El Al Airlines is set to resume non-nonstop service from Boston’s Logan International Airport to Ben Gurion in Tel Aviv.
7 MINDS, Fattal Group’s boutique
hotel chain, is slated to debut the luxury 7MINDS Desert Resort in the Judean Desert in 2025.
The Western Wall, arguably one of Israel’s most iconic attractions, has received approval for a $35 million upgrade to improve “public transportation accessibility,
developing new educational programs and continuing existing development projects,” tourism officials said.
On Feb. 6, Israeli artist Beverly Barkat unveiled her latest solo exhibition, Earth Poetica, at the Gottesman Family Israel Aquarium, Jerusalem. Central to the exhibition is a large wrought iron sphere with 180 shining panels.
A Prehistoric human vertebra, dating back 1.5 million years, was discovered in the Jordan Valley; and ancient treasures from two shipwrecks were uncovered off the Caesarea coast.
In air developments, American Airlines is scheduled to unveil new nonstop service from Dallas/ Fort Worth International Airport to Ben Gurion
International Airport in Tel Aviv May 6, 2022. The route will serve as American’s third nonstop flight from the U.S. to Tel Aviv in under a year.
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TOURISM IN ISRAEL
March 2022
ISRAEL’S TOURISM MINISTER CONGRATULATES ISRAELI RESTAURATEURS IN DUBAI
Tourism Minister Yoel Razvozov
congratulates Israeli restaurants in Dubai
90,400 VISITOR ARRIVALS TO ISRAEL IN FEBRUARY 2022 89,600 of these are tourists, and compared to 343,800 tourists in February 2020 and 4,900,000 in all of 2019
W orld tourism has been hit hard by the COVID-19 virus crisis. With the outbreak of the virus, restrictions were imposed on the entry of foreigners into Israel. In 2020, there were 887,100 visitor visits to Israel and in 2021, there were only 402,300 visits (compared to 4,900,000 in 2019). As of November 28, 2021, following fears of the spread of the COVID-19 around the world, the entry of foreigners into Israel has been banned, except in cases approved by the Exceptions Committee. On January 9, 2022, the decision to allow foreigners to enter Israel, who are defined as vaccinated or recovering by the Ministry of Health (subject to meeting certain conditions), came into force. In January 2022, 46,700 visitors entered Israel. In February, 90,400 visitor visits were recorded, the highest number since March 2020. The highest number of visitors in February 2022 was from the United States – 29,100 entries. The number of visitors from France was 12,800, and from the United Kingdom – 7,600 entries.
M inister of Tourism Yoel Razvozov in his visit to Dubai congratulated the owners of Israeli restaurants who entered the prestigious list of “50 Best Restaurants”: “The State of Israel is full of quality restaurants and world-renowned chefs, so the entry of 6 restaurants into the prestigious list of” 50 Best Restaurants in the world” put Israel on the map, in the culinary field as well.
the field of tourism, but the achievement of these restaurants is an equally big event that will bring about the realization of the tourism potential we have in the field of restaurants. I have no doubt that thanks to the prestigious ranking of the 6 restaurants and other great restaurants, many tourists will come to Israel to taste and experience all the good we have to offer, bring a lot of money into the country and provide livelihoods and jobs for many Israelis”.
“I have come to the UAE to sign a historic political agreement in
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תחבורה נגישה למוגבלים בתנועה Accessible transportation for passengers with disabilities
מתמחה במתן שירות הסעות למוגבלים בניידות בכלל והסעות לתיירות נגישה בפרט, � אור-ציון � חברת לשילוב מוגבלים בניידות בחברה, בתעשייה ועולם העסקים. � אור-ציון � וזאת כחלק מחזון וערכי חברת חברת אורציון מובילה בשירות הסעות לתיירות חוץ ופנים ברכבים נגישים ומותאמים, עם חווית נסיעה אופטימלית בכל רחבי הארץ. השירות שניתן לכם כולל בין השאר: • הסעות נגישות לאתרי תיירות מרפא כגון ים המלח ומרכזיים רפואיים בכל רחבי ישראל. • הסעות ברכבים מותאמים למוגבלים בניידות בכל רחבי ישראל כולל לאתרים הקדושים,ירושלים , נצרת , חיפה ואתרים נוספים... • הסעות משדה התעופה לבתי המלון וחזרה. הרכבים שלנו בנויים בצורה ייחודית המתאימה לכל סוגי המוגבלויות, המאפשרת חווית נסיעה מושלמת תוך שמירה על בטיחות ונוחות הנוסעים: שילוב כיסאות גלגלים והמוגבלים בניידות עם שאר נוסעי הרכב. • מעלון מתקדם עם כושר הרמה מקסימלי להעלאת כל סוגי כיסאות הגלגלים. • מדרגת צד לעליה נוחה ובטוחה. • אביזרי בטיחות מותאמים: רצועות עיגון וחגורות בטיחות מיוחדות ליושבים בכיסאות הגלגלים. • נגררים להובלה של כיסאות גלגלים וציוד נוסף. •
Orzion specializes in providing shuttle services to people with disabilities. As part of our company vision and values we are set to provide the best service to the reduced-mobility community and take part in their full integration in society. Orzion is proud to be the leading company in Israel providing accessible transportation services to international and domestic travellers. The services provided to you include: • Accessible shuttles to health tourism sites such as the “Dead Sea” and medical centers all over Israel. • Shuttle services for tourists with limited mobility throughout Israel including the holy sites: Jerusalem, Nazareth, Haifa and more. • Airport transfers to hotels and back. Our vehicles are uniquely designed to suit all types of disabilities, allowing for perfect traveling experience while maintaining passenger safety and comfort. • Co-riding experience for passengers with limited mobility and other passengers. • Advanced wheelchair lift with maximum lifting capacity for lifting all types of wheelchairs. • Side step for comfortable and safe ascent. • Fitted safety accessories: Anchor straps and special seat belts for wheelchairs. • Trailer for wheelchairs and other equipment.
Among our clients / בין לקוחותינו
Local authorities and government offices רשויות מקומיות ומשרדים ממשלתיים
Tourismand travel agencies משרדי תיירות וסוכנות נסיעות
The Israeli Association for Disabled Sports התאחדות הישראלית לספורט נכים
Movements, associations and organizations תנועות, עמותות וארגונים
נשמח לראותכם בין לקוחותינו
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אורציון הסעות ובלדרות בע”מ ליצירת קשר והזמנות: 09-7693702 או 09-7413729 טל- | הוד השרון 2 רח’ הסדן +972 507 737 717 | hi@orzion.co.il : מייל | orzion.co.il : אתר
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TOURISM IN ISRAEL
March 2022
THE ISRAEL SEA TRAIL IS INAUGURATED
Albert Pinchas – Director of the Rosh Hanikra Tourism Site, Director General of the Ministry of Environmental Protection – Galit Cohen, Acting Director General of the Nature and Parks Authority – Raya Soraki, Rector of the University of Haifa – Gur Elroy, CEO of the YCA Foundation – Zeev Miller, Director of the Sea Trail Project – Dr. Alik Adler, and many other senior executives. “The good news for Israel begins in Rosh Hanikra”, said Albert Pinchas – CEO of the Rosh Hanikra tourist site. “We are proud to be the first to inaugurate the new trail. The new section will serve a large audience of travelers, including students, families and tourists who will come to the site and its surroundings
and will be able to enjoy another experiential content activity, beyond the cable car and potholes activity at the Rosh Hanikra tourist site”. The trail creates a content sequence between a large number of tourist sites, bathing beaches, nature sites and archeological sites. The trail makes the sea and its shores, the environment, the culture and the maritime heritage accessible to the entire population of Israel. The trail will be branded and marked as a guided and online walking route, as close as possible to the seafront. Travelers for the sea will be able to use the navigation app and information in time in a real location as well as on a website that will enrich the walking experience along the marked route.
The first section of the “Israel Sea Trail” - departing from Rosh Hanikra - was inaugurated at the Rosh Hanikra tourist site
The first section extends along 12 km, as part of a continuous national trail for pedestrians, about 240 km along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea of the State of Israel, from Rosh
Hanikra in the north to Zikim beaches on the Gaza Strip border in the south. The launch of the first section was attended by Moshe Davidovich – Head of the Asher Regional Council,
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מסלול חדש ייחודי ומרתק במנהרות הכותל המערבי לאורכו של גשר רב ממדים שהוביל בימי הבית השני להר הבית ולבית המקדש. המסלול עובר בין אתרים וממצאים מרגשים מימי בית שני וכולל מפגש עם חשיפה חדשה של הכותל המערבי. מסלול הגשר הגדול
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TOURISM IN ISRAEL
March 2022
MINISTER OF TOURISM AND US AMBASSADOR
TO ISRAEL COMMIT TO TOURISM The Minister of Tourism, Yoel Razvozov, talked with the US Ambassador to Israel, Mr. Thomas R. Nides
HISTORICAL TOURISM AGREEMENT BETWEEN ISRAEL AND THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Thanks to the agreement: jobs will be added, businesses will be opened and the livelihoods of the tourism industry workers will improve
T he Minister of Tourism, Yoel Razvozov, to the US Ambassador to Israel, Mr. Thomas R. Nides: “We will work to promote joint tourism packages to the US – Israel – and the countries of the Abrahamic Agreement”. In an online meeting held between the Minister of Tourism Yoel Razvozov and the US Ambassador to Israel, Mr. Tomas R. Nides, both sides raised issues concerning the return of tourism and the development of Israeli-US political relations with other countries. Minister of Tourism Razvozov discussed with the US Ambassador Nides, among other things, the
issue of entry and exit of recoverers from COVID-19 and also family tourism with children, cooperation between the Abrahamic countries to promote combined tourism packages to the US - Israel - Abrahamic countries and normalization countries such as Morocco, Jordan and Egypt. In the meantime, it was agreed in the conversation to establish a joint Israeli- American professional working team to promote joint marketing ventures in the field of tourism. In addition, it was agreed on cultural meetings and acquaintances of the countries of the region here in Israel, led by the US Embassy.
M inister of Tourism – Yoel Razvozov and Head of the Tourism Council of the United Arab Emirates, Minister of Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium-Sized Businesses – Ahmad Balhol, signed a tourism cooperation agreement between the countries. The matter will not be an obstacle in building the common and precious new reality for all of us”. The agreement signed yesterday (Tuesday) in Dubai between the Minister of Tourism – Yoel Razvozov and the Minister of Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium-Sized Business – Dr. Ahmad Belhul al-Palasi, is another step in strengthening the political and business relations between Israel and the Emirates.
According to the agreement, the two countries will encourage mutual tourism, promote joint packages to preferred and remote tourism markets, train tourism workers and hotels, and help each other with knowledge related to tourism. For Israel, this is a tremendous opportunity to bring billions of shekels a year into the Israeli economy. This is through operations that will direct some of the tourists from the airports in the Emirates, where about 100 million people move to Israel each year. Thanks to the arrival of these tourists, jobs will be added, businesses will be opened and the livelihoods of the tourism industry workers will improve.
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AVIATION
March 2022
ISRAIR IS PREPARING TO FLY TO SHARM EL-SHEIKH IN EGYPT
Israir welcomes Israel’s Prime Minister’s announcement of the start of direct flights to Sharm el-Sheikh
EMIRATES TO LAUNCH DAILY TEL AVIV FLIGHTS FROM JUNE 23, 2022
Once received all the required approvals, Israir will operate 15 weekly flights and 3 flights a day to Sharm el-Sheikh. A round-trip flight price includes taxes starting at 800 ILS package price for 3 nights in a 5-star hotel starting at 349 USD. Hila Hermolin-Ronen – VP Marketing & Sales Israir
Airlines: “We are sure that Sharm el-Sheikh will be one of the most sought-after destinations among Israelis from the near future. The flight time to the destination is only about one hour and the prices of flights and packages are very convenient. There are diverse hotels and beautiful beaches and many attractions in the destination”.
The flights are also expected to transport manufacturing raw materials and components, semiconductors and e-commerce parcels into Israel
inbound connections from Emirates points with multiple daily and weekly flights throughout Australia, India, Philippines, Thailand and South Africa, many of which are home to thriving Jewish communities. Travelers from the United States and Brazil can opt to stop for the Dubai Stop Over package before they continue their journey to Tel Aviv. Emirates’ ice entertainment system with over 4,500 channels of on-demand entertainment to choose from, including numerous Hebrew language movies. The new service to Tel Aviv will also provide 20 tons of cargo capacity on each flight, providing channels for Israeli businesses and start- ups to export products like pharmaceuticals, high-tech goods, fruits and vegetables and other perishables. The flights are also expected to transport manufacturing raw materials and components, semiconductors and e-commerce parcels into Israel.
Emirates has confirmed that it will be commencing daily services to Tel Aviv from June 23, 2022. Emirates will operate its three-class Boeing 777-300ER on the route, featuring eight private suites in First Class, 42 lie flat seats in Business Class and 304 spacious seats in Economy Class. The first flight taking off on June 23 will operate as EK931, leaving at 3:50pm, and arriving at Ben Gurion Airport at 6:00pm local time. The return flight EK 932 will depart Tel Aviv at 7:55pm, arriving in Dubai at 11:59pm (local time). Flight schedules have been timed to provide convenient access to Dubai, and optimum connection opportunities to popular holiday destinations like Thailand, India, Philippines, the Maldives, Sri Lanka and South Africa. Together with multiple-daily codeshare flights operated by flydubai, the new Emirates flights will also offer seamless
ROYAL AIR MAROC LAUNCHES ISRAEL FLIGHTS AFTER COVID-19 DELAY
First direct flight since 2020 normalization took off Sunday from Casablanca bound for Tel Aviv
Royal Air Maroc took off from Morocco’s economic capital Casablanca bound for Tel Aviv on Sunday, in the carrier’s first direct flight to the Jewish state since the two countries normalized ties in 2020. Aviation sources and local media sources said a Moroccan business delegation was on the inaugural flight, delayed by three months because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
In comments to the press shortly after landing in Israel, Abdelhamid Addou, Royal Air Maroc CEO, said that, “This route will bring people closer, that’s our main objective”. Israel and Morocco restored their relations under the 2020 US-backed Abraham Accords normalizing ties between the Jewish state and several Arab countries.
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NEWS
March 2022
Arabian Travel Market Changes 2022 Dates travel and meetings trade organization, will deliver the latest business travel
content, research and education to help drive the sector’s ongoing recovery and support growth in business travel. ATM will play an integral role in the Arabian Travel Week (9-19 May), a festival of events dedicated to enabling travel professionals from all over the world to collaborate and shape the recovery of the Middle East travel industry through exhibitions, conferences, breakfast briefings, awards, product launches and networking events. The UAE remains one of the most Covid-secure countries on the planet, with consistently low case rates and robust measures to ensure tourists’ safety at every stage of their visit, from arrival to departure. Like its neighboring emirates, Dubai is committed to maintaining the highest hygiene and safety standards. The World
ATM 2022 will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 May
W elcoming the global travel and tourism community to the UAE on Monday 9 May 2022. Made possible by the UAE’s forward-thinking decision to transition to a 4.5-day, Monday-to-Friday workweek, we are confident ATM 2022’s updated timings will benefit both exhibitors and attendees by offering improved alignment with international markets.” Endorsing ATM’s position, UAE business sentiment is certainly very positive. According to a poll conducted by management consultancy Mercer, overall, 84% of private sector firms welcomed the initiative and
37% would adopt a long- term flexible approach, particularly those with close trading links with other Gulf countries. Now in its 29th year and working in collaboration with the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Economy (DTE) – previously known as the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), ATM 2022 will feature a broad selection of show highlights. Travel Forward, the leading global event for travel technology, will shine a spotlight on next- generation innovations for tourism and hospitality. ATM
buyer forums and speed networking events will take place during the four days of the show. After joining remotely for ATM 2021, this year will see both the ARIVALDubai@ ATM forum and the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) participate live in Dubai for the first time ever. The dedicated ARIVALDubai@ATM forum will cover current and future trends for tour operators and attractions, focusing on growing business through marketing, technology, distribution, thought leadership and executive- level connections. GBTA, the world’s premier business
Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has
endorsed its pandemic management, awarding the city a ‘Safe Travels’ stamp.
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HOTELS
March 2022
NEW HOTEL ON THE SHORES OF THE DEAD SEA Herbert Samuel Dead Sea opened on February 1st, 2022
Kempinski Hotel Opens in Tel Aviv
The 34-floor seafront luxury hotel has 250 rooms including 56 suites
A new Dead Sea hotel is expected to open on February 1st, 2022 – Herbert Samuel Dead Sea, which is the second hotel to by launched by the Nakash Group in the Dead Sea, after the Milos Hotel was launched about two years ago. “We are very happy to present another hotel in the Dead Sea. I have no doubt that this hotel will also give guests the unique and quality experience, as we do during our years of operation in all our hotels spread across the country, from Herbert Samuel Hotel in the Galilee in the north to our hotels in Eilat. At the Herbert Samuel Dead Sea Hotel, too, we will give our guests our personal and warm treatment at the same time as the hotel’s elegance, quality and high level”, said Avi Hurmero, CEO of the Nakash Group in Israel. The new hotel, located next to the shores of the Dead Sea, was built on the foundations
of the Hod Hotel, with its highest level of construction and design. The hotel has 205 rooms, most of which have balconies, including 5 suites and rooms with an adjoining pool. The hotel has a first-class luxury spa complex, which includes 16 treatment rooms, a dry sauna, a wet sauna, a hammam, and a gym equipped with the latest equipment; Indoor saltwater pool, indoor sulfur pool and hot tub; outer pool; bar and restaurant by the pool. The new hotel also has halls for conferences and events. It is now possible to book rooms for the new hotel, which will open on February 1st, 2022, for a run-in period, through the hotel website at the following prices: from 800 ILS per night for a couple for accommodation based on bed and breakfast, and 1,180 ILS per night for a couple based on half board.
The David Kempinski Tel Aviv opened its doors this week. The 34-floor seafront five-star luxury hotel is at 51 Hayarkon Street in the heart of the city. The hotel has 250 rooms, of which 56 are suites including the David triplex penthouse, spread over 450 square meters on three floors with a private swimming pool. This is the 80th hotel being opened worldwide by the luxury David Kempinski chain, and the first in Israel. The veteran European chain has said that The David Kempinski Tel Aviv is one of
its landmark hotels over the next decade.
Guy Klaiman has been appointed general manager of The David Kempinski Tel Aviv, having until recently served as general manager of the Ritz Carlton in Herzliya. The David Kempinski Tel Aviv was designed by Feigin Architects with interiors by Ara Design. The hotel includes two business lobbies, one of which is also open to the public. The David Kempinski Tel Aviv has five restaurants, a spa, swimming pool and more.
Prices start from 1,500-1,700 ILS per night, not including breakfast, climbing to 3,000 ILS per night for more spacious rooms, and the more expensive suites range between 10,000 ILS up to 16,000 ILS per night.
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March 2022
During a professional tour of the Minister of Tourism in the city of Haifa, Yoael Razvozov visited the passenger terminal at Haifa Port, the Louis Promenade and the Dan Carmel Hotel. Ben Yanover, CEO of Dan Hotels Haifa Area and CEO of Dan Carmel Hotel welcomed the Minister of Tourism upon arrival at the Dan Carmel Hotel, gave him a tour of the hotel and accompanied him to the hotel’s business lounge overlooking the entire city and Haifa Bay. In the Business Lounge, Yanover – which serves as the chairman of the Haifa Association of Hotels, he hosted the Minister of Tourism and his staff for a professional meeting with the aim of examining ways to promote the field of tourism in the city of Haifa. The meeting was attended by members of the Haifa City Council and representatives of the Haifa Tourism Association. During the meeting, Razvozov told those present that: “The city of Haifa has enormous tourism potential and that with the right planning and investment, jobs and livelihoods can be created in the city for the residents”. After the meeting, Yanover hosted the Minister of Tourism and his staff for lunch at the Rondo Restaurant in Dan Carmel Hotel.
THE DAN CARMEL HOTEL IN HAIFA HOSTED THE MINISTER OF TOURISM, YOEL RAZVOZOV The tour was conducted to examine the state of tourism in the city of Haifa and find ways to promote it
THE DAVID CITADEL HOSTS NANCY PELOSI The David Citadel last week played host to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, as part of a recent diplomatic visit to Israel. The diplomatic visit is the latest high-profile visit by foreign dignitaries who value the David Citadel’s secure and sophisticated accommodations, spacious meeting facilities, and its central location with access to new and ancient Jerusalem. Since opening in 1998, the David Citadel has long served as a host to world leaders, dignitaries and royalty from Bill Clinton and Vladimir Putin to Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and Mariah Carey. Last year, the property hosted world leaders from Spain, Germany, Russia, France, Canada who arrived in Jerusalem for International Holocaust Memorial Day at the invitation of Israel President’s Office.
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March 2022
The Fattal hotel chain and Kibbutz Ein Gev will establish a prestigious resort, with a five-star deluxe standard, on an area of 26 dunams, located on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, at the northern end of the kibbutz, near the port of Ein Gev. This is a unique resort with an exclusive concept and a very high international hotel standard, designed for both Israelis and tourists looking for a vacation in quality luxury hotels. The resort, which is expected to open during 2025, will include: about 120 luxurious and designed rooms, with the highest level of equipment and service, half with private pools, chef restaurant, health club, luxurious and pampering spa with heated The 12 family tents are suitable for up to six adults, and are air-conditioned, rainproof (not suitable for stormy days), wind, and sun, including an airtight floor covered with synthetic grass, allowing for complete privacy. The tents are equipped with comfortable mattresses, lighting, and an electrical outlet. In the tent plaza, spacious grass and shaded seating areas with KKL-JNF tables. There is a possibility to light a barbecue. Next to them, there is a shower and public toilet area. In addition to an outdoor kitchen that includes: refrigerators, gas stove, water trough and work surfaces. For a vacation in the days of Corona, because of the open spaces, and the observance of the laws of the Ministry of Health when it comes to accommodation in
indoor pool, lounge, lobby, conference rooms and spacious conference halls. The design of the project was entrusted to Feigin Architects and it will be designed in a modern style, combining natural local building materials such as: basalt stone, wood and plaster, connection to nature, archeology and history of the Sea of Galilee area. Avia Magen, CEO of the Fattal Hotels chain: “The Fattal chain is pleased to announce the expansion of its activities in Israel in the field of luxury hotels, with the hotel in Kibbutz Ein Gev, which will offer guests a luxurious vacation in one of the most beautiful places in the country, on the shores of the Sea of Galilee”. the complex. The Khan Hagalil offers a rural hospitality experience, in the heart of nature, for families, groups and individuals and combines accommodation in shepherds’ challenging activities. The Khan Hagalil was inspired by Khan Elal in the Golan Heights, which has been operating on the Nahal Elal cliff for 17 years. The Khan offers a rural and pastoral hospitality experience in the heart of nature that adapts itself to everyone. For nature lovers who like to connect with the earth, and for those who like to be pampered. tents, accommodation in luxurious rooms and Especially for families, loving couples, and large groups.
FATTAL AND EIN GEV WILL ESTABLISH A PRESTIGIOUS RESORT ON THE SHORES OF THE SEA OF GALILEE
The resort will be built in the northern part of Kibbutz Ein Gev near the Ein Gev port with an investment of 150 million ILS
New in the Khan Hagalil Accommodation
Complex in Kibbutz Beit HaEmek
Air-conditioned family tents suitable for all seasons
The special “Khan Hagalil” accommodation complex, first of its kind in the Western Galilee in Kibbutz Beit HaEmek, launches the air- conditioned family tents that are suitable for most seasons.
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THE OLD CITY OF AKKO INVITES YOU TO DISCOVER ITS SECRETS ABOVEGROUND AND BELOW
Old Akko (Acre) is a port city situated on a peninsula on the Mediterraneancoast innorthern Israel. It is known for itswell-preserved old city walls. A visit to this ancient city is an important part of the Holy Land experience and one of Israel’s main tourist destinations. Currently home to thousands of residents, Akko is a study of contrasts – the convergence of East and West, modernity and antiquity, beauty and ruins. Known for centuries as the gateway to the Holy Land due to its location as a port of entry for international dignitaries and trade, Akko provides a unique glimpse into the Crusader and Ottoman periods in the region. The subterranean crusader city was revealed and restored under the Ottoman city above. This extraordinary phenomenon was awarded World Heritage Site by UNESCO. A 5,000-year old story unfolds inside the halls of the citadel - the museum’ displays and films projected on the walls tell the story of the crusades. During this tour, each visitor receives a headset, and can choose one of 10 different languages. The Hospitaller Fortress POINTS OF INTEREST: The Knights’ Kingdom The Hospitaller Order, which thrived in Jerusalem during the First Crusader Kingdom (1099-1187) transferred its headquarters to Akko during the Second Crusader Kingdom (1191-1291). The
Hospitallers expanded their headquarters and rebuilt the site, which consisted of two to three floors around a central court as well as underground sections. The Templars Tunnel The Templars were a military-monastic order who – in the name of the pope – aided pilgrims and the ailing coming from Europe to visit the holy sites of the Land of Israel. MORE POINTS OF INTEREST: The colorful Market Street andBazaars are themain thoroughfare of the Old City, running from north to south. One cannot visit the city without tasting the delicious dishes at the wonderful Chef Restaurants and paying a visit at the unique Boutique Hotels. A regular ferry from Akko to Haifa and from Haifa to Akko is a special experience that offers tourists the chance to enjoy the spectacular views of the cities by sea. There are Churches, Mosques and Synagogue in Old Akko. Some of them are opened to visits. The “Or Torah” Synagogue in the new city is a site worth seeing. So is the “Al Basha” Turkish Bath and the Seraya, a structure built during Turkish rule inAkko, in the late 18th century, where the offices of the civilian regime officials were located. It is also recommended to visit the Galleries in the Old City and the “Okashi” Art Museum as well as the “Treasures in the Walls” Museum.
OLD AKKO (ACRE) Akko is a city that has been shaped by the Romans, Byzantines, Crusaders, Mamelukes, Ottomans and British, and fittingly is today home to brilliantly coexistent mixed population of Muslims, Jews, Christians, Druze, Baha’i and Armenians. Akko is a study in contrasts - the convergence of east and west, modernity and antiquity, beauty and ruins.
Old Akko, a city of art and fine cuisine In addition to the unique historical sites of Old Akko, it is known as a culinary powerhouse, combining authentic food stalls like Hummus and Falafel alongside fine Chef Restaurants. Throughout the year the city hosts many festivals, exhibitions and cultural music performances as well as new attractions such as: an audio guided tour adapted for children with the”Cool Knight”, an Augmented Reality Experience ‘Adventure in Akko’ andmore.
The Bahá’í gardens in Akko, ©Bahá’í International Community
Admiral Sir Sidney Smith from the AR Experience ‘Adventure in Akko’
41 For more information on Old Akko: Phone: +972-4-9956-706/7 | www.akko.org.il/en/ Write to us: info@akko.org.il
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