Isrotel Hotels (EM960)
A new Isrotel hotel is due to open on the edge of the Ramon crater in 2010. Work on the Isrotel Bereshit Hotel has seen a $28 million investment.
The hotel will consist of 112 small chalets that will blend into the natural terrain. Each chalet will have views across the Ramon Crater, one of the world’s most stunning landscapes.
The planned construction follows the successful opening of an Isrotel Dead Sea Spa hotel in May this year following a $2 million renovation.
Isrotel has also introduced new dive packages at its Red Sea Sports Club in conjunction with the Isrotel Yam Suf hotel. Divers can now book dive packages inclusive of accommodation at the hotel instead of stand-alone dive courses.
Following its successful launch last year, Isrotel is continuing its direct charter flight, Isrotel Sun Express, between Paris and Eilat. It plans to add more destinations next year.
Israel Government Tourist Office (EM960)
Tel Aviv is gearing up for its 100th anniversary in 2009. Rafi Shalev, director of tourism, UK and Ireland for the Israel Government Tourist Office will be on the Israel stand to talk about why this is fast becoming one of the most interesting and attractive cities for tourism in the world.
The Israel Government Tourist Office will be hosting a happy hour on Monday November 10 from 3pm-5pm with a special guest appearance by paranormalist Uri Geller. It’s all part of its drive to increase support for 2009 from the trade.
IGTO has been investing in the development of itineraries for 2009 programmes and promoting agent training in the form of fam trips and face-to-face training sessions, as well as introducing agent incentives.
IGTO is also investing thousands of pounds in the promotion of its Red Sea destination Eilat for 2009.
