Category Archives: Israel Travel News

Israel Scores European Football Goal: Selected as Host Nation of the 2013 European Under 21 Championship

Israel has scored a European football (soccer) goal and has been selected as the host nation for the 2013 European U21 Championship. The games will take place in Jerusalem, Tel-Aviv and in several cities around Tel-Aviv with the top eight Under 21 national teams in Europe. …
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Council for a Beautiful Israel – Best Hotel 2011

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The Council for a Beautiful Israel has released the competition results for the best hotel in Beautiful Israel 2011. The Council for a Beautiful Israel in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and the Israel Hotel Association runs an annual competition to increase awareness of environmental care and aesthetics in Israeli hotels. The competition is open to all licenced hotels. Achuzat Asinda Maalot won…
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Tel Aviv as an International Travel Destination

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Tel Aviv has been named by Lonely Planet as its number 3 city for 2011. Lonely Planet noted the international cosmopolitan nature of Tel Aviv, its diversity and cultural scene. The full announcement can be found at Tel Aviv Lonely Planet Award

New baby rhino at Ramat Gan Zoo

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A new baby rhino was born at Ramat Gan Zoo – the result of its rhino breeding program. Mazal Tov to mother Tanda and the new baby boy.

Roman Bath found in Jerusalem’s Old City

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In the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City, archaeologists have found a pool dating from year 70 with the insignia of the Tenth Roman Legion – another impressive find from that period apparently showing the extent of the city at that time. The pool was apparently…
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Free Israel Museums Admission – International Museum Day 18 May

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The following Museums in Israel will be participating in International Museum Day on Wednesday May 18th 2011. Many of them have free admission to the whole museum or specific activities – some are by appointment only. Please check the exact details with the museums…
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Record Number of Passengers at Ben Gurion Airport

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The Israeli Airport Authority announced a record breaking number of passengers in Ben Gurion airport since 2008 with the arrival in November of the 11 071 001 passenger. In 2010 the number of passengers increased – 11.5 million passengers – an increase of 4.5% over the…
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