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Israel Merges Tourism Firms to Boost Infrastructure and Save Millions

The Israeli government has approved a reform to merge two state-owned tourism development companies. The Old Acre and Nazareth Development Company will be folded into the Government Tourism Company to create a central executive arm for the Tourism Ministry. Concurrently, the Dead Sea Protection Company will cease new tourism projects and focus solely on protective measures in the Dead Sea area. An inter-ministerial team will decide on completing the DSPC's current projects.

Key Points: Israel Merges Government Tourism Companies in Reform

  • Merger of two state tourism companies
  • Streamline tourism infrastructure development
  • Focus on heritage sites in Acre and Nazareth
  • Dead Sea firm shifts to protection role
  • Expected to save millions of shekels
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Israel to merge government tourism companies

Israel approves reform merging two state tourism firms to streamline infrastructure development and save millions, focusing on Acre and Nazareth.

"serve as one central government executive arm of the Ministry of Tourism - Israeli Government Statement"

Tel Aviv, January 19

The government of Israel approved a reform to streamline the development of tourism infrastructure with a merger of two government tourism companies that it said will save millions of Shekels. The Old Acre and Nazareth Development Company will be folded into the Government Tourism Company.

The consolidated company will operate under the Government Tourism Company and will serve as one central government executive arm of the Ministry of Tourism, in accordance with its policy and budget. This will be in the areas of tourism infrastructure development, tourism preservation and maintenance, including heritage sites and urban assets of historical value in Acre and Nazareth.

In addition, it was decided that the Dead Sea Protection Company (DSPC) will cease to engage in tourism infrastructure and will serve as an implementation arm of the Ministry of Finance, while focusing its activities on the necessary protections in the Dead Sea area. Consequently, no new tourism infrastructure development projects will be transferred to it, unless they are integrated into projects required for the protection of the Dead Sea. In addition, an inter-ministerial team will be established to decide on the completion of projects currently being carried out by the company.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting read. Focusing the Dead Sea company solely on protection is a smart environmental decision. In India, we need similar dedicated focus for ecologically sensitive areas like the Himalayas or our coastlines, instead of just pushing tourism infrastructure everywhere. 🌿
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Rohit P
Merging companies sounds good on paper for saving shekels, but hope it doesn't lead to job losses for the regular employees. Also, hope the 'central executive arm' doesn't become another slow-moving bureaucratic monster. We have enough experience with that here!
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Sarah B
As someone who loves traveling, preserving historical sites in Acre and Nazareth under one dedicated authority is promising. It should improve the visitor experience. India's tourism ministry could take a page from this book for better coordination between central and state projects.
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Vikram M
The part about the inter-ministerial team to decide on completing current projects is crucial. In our system, such transitions often leave projects in limbo for years. Hope they have a clear timeline and accountability. Good governance is key, whether in Tel Aviv or Delhi.
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Kavya N
While efficiency is important, I hope the unique cultural identities of Acre and Nazareth aren't lost in a generic 'tourism infrastructure' drive. Heritage preservation needs sensitive, localized handling, not just top-down management. Something our ASI should always remember too.

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