Israel Ministry Of Tourism
The Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT), is Israel’s national tourism agency responsible for planning and implementing marketing and promotional initiatives to position Israel as a preferred travel destination. IMOT aims to increase tourism traffic to contribute to Israel’s economy, and to enhance and diversify the visiting experience. IMOT works to promote Israel’s impressive assortment of historical, cultural, culinary and religious attractions – each the perfect blend of tradition and modernity. IMOT offices in North America are located in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago and Toronto.
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Sustainability
Our Commitment
As a country with aliases such as the Holy Land, Promised Land and Startup Nation, sustainability may not be the first association one makes with Israel when considering a potential visit. However, it is because of Israel's intersecting currents of faith, heritage, preservation and innovation that it is a leader in sustainable tourism.
Perhaps most important is the fact that Israel is a country rooted in sustainable values and practices. Literally rooted. Israel is the only country that ended the 20th century with more trees than it started - many of which hand-planted by tourists, a long practiced tradition. It is also the world leader in water technology and conservation (recycles 86% of its water), solar power, sustainable agriculture and many other fields. For a quick summary on how Israel is leading the way watch this video.
Israeli tourism also naturally meets many sustainable tourism goals. Most visitors travel specifically to connect with the well kept, accessible religious/heritage/cultural sites and activities throughout the country. At every step, they are engaged and educated by a licensed Israeli tour guide, (requires 18 month training program with a final certification exam) on all aspects of the society. OnSites offer myriad interactive opportunities from authentic meals in Druze villages to picking produce for those in need to home hosted traditional Sabbath dinners.
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