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"Freemasons" first conference in Israel |
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The organization's French-speaking fraternities from around the world participated in a conference that took place in Jerusalem in mid-February 2008, with the assistance of the Ministry of Tourism.
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"Tzav Pius" organization holds a trek along the Israel National Trail |
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The "Meeting on the Israel National Trail" trek takes place, noting Israel's 60th anniversary. It starts on February 25th 2008 and ends on the intermediate days of Passover.
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A million and a half tourists visited Jerusalem in 2007 |
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Israel's capital has had record numbers of tourists from all over the world in the past year, compared to previous ones.
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The Jewish National Fund offers a program for integrating youth groups from around the world in archeological digs |
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The program is designed for participants in youth movements, and will include archeological digs to uncover Bar Kokhba's tunnels and Jewish graves from the time of the Second Temple in the ancient village of Etri.
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Rural Tourism in Israel is Growing at a Rate of 5% a Year |
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Approximately 8,000 rural guestrooms are scattered throughout Israel today, mostly in the periphery, as opposed to only around 500 rooms 10 years ago.
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"Israel Phototour 60" Contest |
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Tourists, both from around the world and Israeli ones, who have photographs and videos of Israeli tourism during Israel's 60 years of existence, are invited to take part in this contest. The international stage of the contest will start during the IMTM tourist fair.
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Combined Tourist Packages in Israel and Jordan by Europcar |
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The trip can start in Israel or in Jordan, according to the customer's choice. The trips include famous sites such as Aqaba, Petra, Jerusalem, Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea.
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Daily Flight Between Tel-Aviv and London with British Midlands |
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The new flight route will start working on March 2008. Tickets for Airbus 320A flights have already started selling.
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Israel's International Tourist Fair Over 800 Tourist Bodies will be Presenting |
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20,000 visitors are expected at the IMTM fair which will take place on February 5th-6th 2008, including travel agents from around the world.
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The Dead Sea Daniel Hotel has Launched a New Club Floor |
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Renovations were performed at an investment of half a million dollars, in order to enable a high standard of accommodation in the hotel's prestigious business lounge.
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Jerusalem's Tourist Authority has Issued a "Holy Pass" to Tourists |
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The pass enables tourists to visit more museums and attractions in the Old City while reducing their entrance fees.
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The Israeli Tourist Industry holds the Israel Phototour 60 Project |
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As part of the project, tourists and
sightseers from around the world for an Israel travel photo and
video contest, on the subject of Israeli tourism in the country's 60
years.
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"The World's Largest Israeli Flag Brought to Israel by a Philippine Businesswoman |
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The flag may enter the Guinness book of world records as the largest flag in the world.
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"Independence for All" - An Initiative to Establish Picnic Areas for Handicapped People |
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60 locations for picnics, nature and observation will be built this year as an initiative of "Access Israel" non profit organization, commemorating Israel's 60th anniversary.
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The Dan Hotel Chain has Performed Widespread Renovations in its Haifa Hotels |
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The renovations were done in the hotels Dan Carmel and Dan Panorama, with an investment of 23 million NIS.
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