Key Points

Israel's Ministry of Tourism is launching a major initiative to support domestic travel. They're investing 10 million Shekels to finance guided tours throughout the country. The project includes various events, performances, and hotel benefits to enhance visitor experience. This effort aims to strengthen tourism businesses and attract about 100,000 participants during Israeli Tourism Month.

Key Points: Israel Tourism Ministry Invests 10M Shekels in Guided Tours

  • 10 million Shekels investment to boost domestic tourism
  • Guided tours funded across different regions weekly
  • Project aims to attract approximately 100,000 visitors
  • Collaboration with accommodation, food, and culture sectors
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Ministry of Tourism financing guided tours for Israeli tourism month

Israel's Ministry of Tourism allocates 10 million Shekels to fund guided tours during Israeli Tourism Month, aiming to attract 100,000 visitors and boost local businesses.

"The Ministry of Tourism calls on tour guides to take an active part in experiential and inspiring tours - Ministry of Tourism"

Tel Aviv, August 25

Israel's Ministry of Tourism will finance guided tours as part of Israeli Tourism Month, with an investment of 10 million Shekels (USD 2.9 million) to encourage domestic tourism and strengthen the general activity of tourism businesses throughout the country.

As part of the project, the Ministry of Tourism calls on tour guides to take an active part in experiential and inspiring tours that will take place throughout the country.

Israeli Tourism Month will include a series of events, performances, hotel benefits, tours, and more.

The project is expected to attract about 100,000 visitors during the month, with a different focus of activity each week in different areas of the country. Along with the guides, businesses from the accommodation, food, culture and sports sectors were also invited to participate, as part of a broad call that the ministry published last week. (ANI/TPS)

- ANI

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Rohit P
While promoting tourism is good, I hope they're also investing in Palestinian tourism infrastructure. Peaceful coexistence would be the best tourism promotion for the region.
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Arjun K
₹23 crore investment for domestic tourism is quite substantial. Indian states should collaborate on similar month-long tourism festivals. Kerala's tourism model comes to mind!
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Sarah B
As someone who visited Israel last year, their tourism infrastructure is world-class. The guided tours there are incredibly informative. Hope to see India develop similar professional guide services.
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Vikram M
Good economic move. Tourism creates jobs and boosts local businesses. Indian states should focus on creating unique monthly tourism themes like this - maybe heritage month, wildlife month, etc.
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Nikhil C
While the initiative is good, I wonder about the timing given current regional tensions. Tourism and politics are unfortunately intertwined in that part of the world. Hope visitors stay safe.

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