The 52nd annual Israel Festival is now underway in Jerusalem
-- featuring dance, music and theater performances by
international and Israeli artists. The festival runs May 23
through June 22, 2013 in various venues throughout Jerusalem.
Performances are scheduled to include a collaborative dance
performance of Goldlandbergs, featuring the Emmanuel Gat
Dance Company in conjunction with Tel Aviv's Suzanne Dellal
Center for Dance and Theater at the Jerusalem Theater, a concert
celebrating the 100th anniversary of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring
performed by the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra at the
Henry Crown Concert Hall, and Dressed to Dance -- a unique
dance performance featuring flamenco costumes from Madrid,
several of which were designed by Dali and Picasso, to the
accompaniment of live music at the Tower of David.
WHEN IN ISRAEL... EXPERIENCE ISRAEL AS A
LOCAL
For travelers ready to experience life in Israel as a local,
a unique experience awaits.
Servas offers home hospitality
for independent travelers in Israel.
Servas is geared towards travelers who want to understand
how other people live, work and think, and who want to find out
about the places they visit from the people who live there. Hosts
and travelers reflect all ages and from all backgrounds.
The association - a member of the United Nations-recognized
global organization -- is run by volunteers in over 100 countries,
working to build understanding, tolerance and world peace.
NEW OUTDOOR PARK TO OPEN IN
JERUSALEM
The new "Teddy Park" is scheduled to open this summer in
Mitchell Park beneath the Old City walls near Jerusalem's
Jaffa Gate. Teddy Park commemorates the life and vision of
Jerusalem's legendary Mayor Teddy Kollek. The Hassenfeld
Family Fountain is the focal point of the park. The colorful
display features computerized floodlit water performances
accompanied by specially composed music created by the
New Jerusalem Orchestra. The multimedia fountain will feature
free nightly sound, light and water performances. Teddy Park
will also include a visitor's center with a 3D film depicting the
development of Jerusalem during Kollek's tenure as mayor,
a sun dial designed by Israeli artist Maty Grunberg, an eight-foot
globe sculpture designed by British artist David Breur-Weil,
and a family wishing-well made of Jerusalem stone.
"WHITE NIGHTS" CELEBRATION IN THE CITY
THAT NEVER SLEEPS
The 9th annual White Night celebrations is scheduled to take
place on Thursday June 27, 2013, with numerous events
throughout the city from 8:00 p.m. till sunrise the following morning.
The White Night celebrations commemorate the July 2003
UNESCO designation of the White City of Tel Aviv as a
World Heritage site -- given its exceptional collection of
International Style (Bauhaus) architecture, and the city's
well-deserved reputation as a "city that never sleeps".
As part of White Night events, cultural and art centers,
commercial establishments and clubs citywide will stay
open late and outdoor performances will be held until twilight.
The events are open to the general public and are free-of-charge
or a nominal fee. Tourists, visitors and locals are invited to
enjoy a wide variety of special events.
HOT SUMMER NIGHTS CELEBRATED IN
HERZLIYA
A
summer program filled with sporting activities, and cultural
and musical events is currently underway in the coastal resort
town of Herzliya, located a short distance from Tel Aviv. Herzliya
boasts seven kilometers of stunning beaches including a beach
boardwalk, elevator and disabled access, the largest marina
in the Mediterranean basin, hotels, three shopping malls, restaurants,
bars and cafes and a vibrant entertainment area. Summer events
include a Women's Triathalon, a beach festival featuring
volleyball competitions, watersports, live DJs, and skate board
and biking events. Other events include a beer festival, paddle
board competition, a jet ski competition, and classical sunset
music performances every Saturdayevening, and an
End of Summer Beach party.
ISRAEL MINISTRY OF TOURISM LAUNCHES
NEW FACEBOOK VIDEO CONTEST
The Israel Ministry of Tourism has
launched a new Facebook contest offering winners two
non-stop roundtrip tickets to Israel on El Al Israel Airlines,
and a seven nights' stay at the luxury Dan Hotel Chain.
To enter the "Israel: Beyond Belief" contest, participants
must post their original videos (not more than 2 minutes long)
showing why Israel is beyond belief.
The contest runs through July 28, 2013.
ISRAEL TOURISM MINISTRY LAUNCHES DEDICATED CONFERENCE
AND INCENTIVE TRAVEL WEBSITE
The Israel Ministry of Tourism has recently launched a dedicated website
aimed at the decision-makers and tourism specialists working in the c
onference and incentive market.
"Israel. One place. Endless Possibilities",
is available in English and Russian, and includes videos, images, and
detailed user-friendly information including contact details of relevant
service providers and Israel Government Tourist Offices around the world.
Israel can accommodate conferences from 50 - 10,000 participants in
hotels and universities with state-of-the-art convention facilities, through
the depth and breadth of Israel's rich and varied landscape. Hotel
accommodations are suited to all tastes and budgets - from luxury hotel
chains in the main cities to spa resorts in Eilat, the Galilee and Dead Sea
and pastoral settings such as kibbutz guest houses and hotels.
For more information on travel to Israel, visit www.goisrael.com or call us at 404-541-2770.
Joe Diaz, Director Dana Shemesh Iriel Aloni, Office Manager
Southern Region Marketing Director & Marketing assist.
joediaz@imot.org danas@imot.org iriela@imot.org
