Israel hopes to receive more Indian visitors
Israel recorded an exponential growth of 79 per cent in Indian arrivals in June compared to the same month last year.
Chennai: Israel has more than pilgrimage tourism to offer to the Indians. The layers of history and museums, besides other exotic destinations including Eliat would charm any visitor, claims Hassan Madah, director of Tourism, India & Phillippines.
“Though the financial aid provided by the governments of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have brought more tourists from south India, we have other segments like adventure, MICE and honeymoon destinations to offer. Of course, you need not miss your masala dosa, as there are vegetarian restaurants too,” he added. Israel also boasts of numerous ancient vineries.
Wine making is over 2,000 years old, he claims. According to Mr. Hassan, Israel received 34,300 Indian visitors this year (till July) and Israel hopes to welcome 55,000 Indian tourists by 2018. “We hope to receive over two lakh Indian visitors in the next two to three years provided there is increase in air connectivity,” he said on Wednesday.
Israel recorded an exponential growth of 79 per cent in Indian arrivals in June compared to the same month last year. Currently, EI AI provides direct connectivity between India and Israel and has three weekly flights from Mumbai to Tel Aviv.
Other connections to Israel include Turkish Airlines from Mumbai and Delhi to Tel Aviv via Istanbul, Ethiopian Airlines from Mumbai and Delhi to Tel Aviv via Addis Ababa and Aeroflot Russian Airlines from Delhi to Tel Aviv via Moscow.In continuation with its plan to increase the number of Indian visitors to the country, Israel Ministry of Tourism conducted their second road show for this year in India.
The Israeli delegation was led by Hassan along with Judah Samuel director marketing, Israel Ministry of Tourism, India.