“We’ll establish ties!”: The Ministry of Tourism of Israel “restores” Russian tourism-“is looking forward to guests” from a terrorist country

So far, Trump decides how to put on Putin to stop a wild aggressive war against Ukraine30 January 2025 Russian media Once again, they joyfully told the whole world

What “Israel is working on the resumption of a tourist flow from the Russian Federation”To be as before “Tourist flow (from the Russian Federation-ed.) In Israel, he beat the record behind the record. “

The Ministry of Tourism of Israel confirmed this information on its official resources.

How does this affect the international image of Israel? Or anyway?

In January 2025, Israel took the next step to renew the tourist stream from Russia. First, a delegation of Russian tour operators, airlines and journalists arrived in the country to discuss cooperation.

And a few days later the general director of the Russian airline Red Wings Vladimir Kaminin He flew to Israel in order to launch a new flight Moscow – Ramon Airport (Eilat).

These steps caused an ambiguous reaction, given the continuing Putin aggression in Ukraine and international sanctions against Russia.

Visit of the Russian delegation: negotiations and plans

January 30, 2025 The Ministry of Tourism of Israel reportedThat the delegation of Russian representatives of the tourism industry arrived in Israel.

“We establish connections!

These days in Israel are located Special delegation from Russiawho brought Good news for Israeli tourism! … arrived to feel Israeli hospitality.

And the best news?

2025 is already very close, and we are looking forward to Returning tourists to Israel. Russian tourism has always been an important part of our tourist landscapeAnd we are glad to see you again! “

It included:

• representatives of the largest Russian tour operators,
• Airlines representatives,
• Russian journalists.

The visit program included a visit:

• Jerusalem – religious center of world significance,
• Dead Sea – popular resort direction,
• Timn Park – natural reserve,
• Eilata – The main resort city on the Red Sea.

The goals of negotiations

The Ministry of Tourism of Israel announced that one of the main topics of the discussion was Development of new tourist packages and marketing support for Russian tour operators.

The Minister of Tourism of Israel Dani Shahar In TASSthat “noted the significance of the Russian market”:

“Tourism is the most important industry for Israel. Before the 2019 Pandemia, we received 4.5 million tourists a year, and Russia ranked second after the United States in terms of the number of guests. ”

“Now the situation in the country (Israel – approx. TASS) has improved significantly, we leave the difficult situation and do everything to resume tourism” ””

It was already known earlier What were discussed as well State subsidies for Russian companies. Israel plans to compensate for 50% expenses for marketing and promotion of tours to Eilat, as well as introduce Return of funds for each tourist who has arrived from Russia.

Red Wings General Director: New Flights from Moscow

January 22, 2025 arrived in Israel Director General of the Russian airline Red Wings Vladimir Kaminin, writes website of minos Tourism Israel Under a characteristic headline “We warm up the engines!”.

His goal is to discuss Launch of the new regular flight Moscow – Ramon Airport (Eilat).

Negotiations were held with the participation:

• Israeli Ministry of Tourism,
• Civil aviation management,
• Airport administration,
• Eilat hotels associations,
• City administration of Eilat.

The expectations of the Israeli side

The Ministry of Tourism hopes that the launch of the flight will attract tens of thousands of tourists from Russia.

The Ministry of Transport is currently conducting Intensive preparatory work Together with the Airport Department, the Civil Aviation Administration and the Ministry of Tourism, as well as with the General Director of the Russian airline, to study the details of the opening of a new flight From Moscow to Ramon Airport in Eilat in the coming months. These efforts are part Programs for the return of foreign airlines to Israel.

General manager Israeli Ministry of Tourism Dani Shahar noted:

“In accordance with the policy of the Minister of Tourism, Khaim Katz, the Ministry is actively working on the development of tourism among groups supporting Israel, including Jews, Evangelists and tourists who are less affected by geopolitical crises. Last year, almost a million tourists arrived in Israel, and we are actively working to make 2025 the year of restoration of entry tourism. ”

General manager Ministry of Transport and Road Security Moshe Ben-Zaken added:

“Development of Ramon Airport as a strategic tourist direction is part of the policy of the Minister of Transport to Mirim regions to strengthen the southern regions of the country. The Ministry of Transport is actively working to promote international tourism to Israel, which brings a significant contribution to the economy and the aviation industry. ”

Why does this decision cause indignation?

Despite the economic benefit, the public both in Israel and abroad criticizes this decision for a number of reasons:

1. Russian money – financing of war

   Tourists spend money that go to the Israeli economy, but at the same time support the aggressor country, waging a war against Ukraine.

2. Violation of moral principles

   So far, Western countries limit relations with Russia, Israel, on the contrary, expands cooperation, creating new economic ties.

3. Safety risks

   Tourism is also a stream of people. There are no guarantees that under the guise of tourists in Israel, agents of special services or representatives of Russian propaganda structures will not fall into Israel.

Numbers and facts: how Russian tourism has changed in Israel

Before the Pandemia and the War in Ukraine, Russia was the second most important market for Israeli tourism.

Forecast for 2025 – Return more 250 thousand Russian touriststhat will make Russia again the second largest market after the United States.

Bottom line: Israel risks a reputation for the sake of money?

The Ministry of Tourism of Israel relies on the Russian market, despite the international isolation of Russia. This causes an ambiguous reaction: on the one hand, tourism is important for the economy, on the other hand, the support of Russians looks like an immoral step.

Will Israel revise its decisions, or is the profit more important than the principles?

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