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South Korea's airline resumes service to Israel
Korean Air

South Korea's airline resumes service to Israel

By Unal Basusta, eTN Ambassador

South Korea’s flag carrier, Korean Air, commenced its first passenger flight to from Seoul to Tel Aviv, Israel yesterday after a ten year break.

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Turkey readies for international air show
Turkey Tourism

Turkey readies for international air show

By Unal Basusta, eTN Ambassador

ISTANBUL, Turkey (eTN) - The 9th of the traditional ölüdeniz Air Games Festival, organized by the Ölüdeniz Municipality, will take place this year between the dates of October 15-19.

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China approves Israel as a tourist destination
Israel Warms Up For Chinese Tourists

China approves Israel as a tourist destination

By xinhuanet.com

JERUSALEM - Shopkeepers in the old city of Jerusalem seem to be upset about the day-long silence after a hot summer, awaiting for another round of crowded tourists that will bring about a profitable s

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US Airways to begin nonstop service from Philadelphia to Israel
Only Nonstop Service Between Philadelphia And Israel

US Airways to begin nonstop service from Philadelphia to Israel

By eTN

LOS ANGELES, CA (September 2, 2008) - Starting in July 2009, US Airways will make history when the airline begins the only nonstop service between Philadelphia and Israel.

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Palestinian boats heading to Cyprus, hoping non-stop journey
Palestine

Palestinian boats heading to Cyprus, hoping non-stop journey

By Hazel Heyer, Special to eTN

On August 28, two Palestinian vessels, which were organized by the Free Gaza Movement, Free Gaza and Liberty, sailed off for Cyprus.

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Egypt to limit tourism from Africa?
Israel

Egypt to limit tourism from Africa?

By ynetnews.com

Egypt is looking into the possibility to reduce the number of tourists arriving at the Sinai peninsula, after learning that a large number of those infiltrating into Israel from Sinai took advantage o

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Rise in gay tourism stirs unease in Israel
Israel

Rise in gay tourism stirs unease in Israel

By csmonitor.com

Tel Aviv - There is something incongruous about the stretch of beach just under the Hilton Hotel's high perch. For there, below the bluff, are two so-called "specialty beaches."

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Elimination of visa requirements expected to enhance Russian tourism
visa requirements iliminated for Russian tourists

Elimination of visa requirements expected to enhance Russian tourism

By ynetnews.com

Cancellation of tourist visas for Russians visiting Israel to come into effect September 20; newly-installed tourism minister strives to double incoming tourism from European country.

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Kuwaiti Silk City ‘to connect with Israel’
Kuwait Silk City

Kuwaiti Silk City ‘to connect with Israel’

By The Media Line (www.themedialine.org) for eTurboNews

Kuwait plans to invest $132 billion in a mega construction project, which will include a one-kilometer high tower and house 700,000 people.

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Upswing in 1-day visits has tourism officials worried
Israel: Wham, bam, thank you ma'am

Upswing in 1-day visits has tourism officials worried

The growth in the number of visitors arriving in Israel for less than 24 hours weakens the local tourism industry and enriches neighboring countries, Israel Hotel Association director-general Shmuel T

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Kuwaiti Silk City to connect with Israel
International Rail Network To Connect As Far Away As Israel

Kuwaiti Silk City to connect with Israel

By eTN

Kuwait plans to invest $132 billion in a mega-construction project, which will include a one-kilometer high tower and house 700,000 people.

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Two Israelis won't face charges in alleged rape of Danish tourists
Israel

Two Israelis won't face charges in alleged rape of Danish tourists

The state prosecutor in the southern district on Monday informed the lawyers of two young Israelis accused of raping a Danish tourist that they would drop the indictment against the two due to problem

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Visa requirements for Russian tourists eliminated
for russian tourists israel is visa-free

Visa requirements for Russian tourists eliminated

The Knesset’s Internal Affairs Committee on Sunday approved the elimination of visa requirements for Russian citizens visiting Israel. The ruling will take effect September 20.

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New tourism campaign planned for Germany
Israel Beefs Up Tourism Advertisement In Germany

New tourism campaign planned for Germany

The Finance Ministry has transferred NIS 10 million to the Tourism Ministry in order to fund the latter's new campaign in Germany, which has already sparked an increase of 50% in tourists from that country entering Israel.

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Israeli tourism peaks, despite dollar slump
Middle East-Israel

Israeli tourism peaks, despite dollar slump

By Jessica Steinberg of The Media Line for eTurboNews

TEL AVIV, Israel (eTN) - The US is heading into a recession, the dollar is weak and Israel is grappling with the usual security concerns on its various borders – but the summer of 2008 is shaping up to be one of the holy land’s best in terms of tourism.

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US tourist diagnosed with 'Jerusalem Syndrome' jumps off building
Tourist Overwhelmed By Visit To Israeli Capital

US tourist diagnosed with 'Jerusalem Syndrome' jumps off building

A 38-year old American tourist diagnosed as suffering from 'Jerusalem Syndrome' jumped off a 13-feet walkway on Friday night at the Poria Hospital in Tiberias. He broke several ribs, one of which punctured a lung, and also smashed a vertebra in his back. The man was placed in the intensive care unit.

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Israel must make up its mind if it wants peace, Arab ministers say
Middle East Peace Process

Israel must make up its mind if it wants peace, Arab ministers say

By eTN Staff writer

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt - Israel must make up its mind that it really wants peace with the Palestinians, and only a resolution of their conflict can bring stability to the troubled region, senior government ministers from Egypt and Jordan told the World Economic Forum on the Middle East on Monday.

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Israel launches promotional campaign in France aimed at attracting more tourists
New Campaign Targets French Tourists

Israel launches promotional campaign in France aimed at attracting more tourists

A new campaign launched by the Tourism Ministry and aimed at increasing the number of French tourists to Israel will start screening in cinemas across France soon.

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Capturing copper in Israel’s wilderness
Israel

Capturing copper in Israel’s wilderness

By Rachelle Kliger l The Media Line for eTurboNews

(eTN) - If you plan to apply for a job at the Timna copper mines, you can leave your shovel at home. You probably won’t need a wheelbarrow either; certainly not a canary.

These mines shatter any preconceived myths of sooty-faced miners working in harsh conditions in the heart of the earth.

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