Tourist guide Israel

Israel lies at the crossroads of three continents and shares its longest coastline with the Mediterranean, while also bordering the Dead Sea. A highly urbanised and economically developed society, Israel has been the scene of many historical meetings since biblical times and today this tradition continues. Israel hosts more than 150 international conventions a year. The professionalism in Israel is unquestionable, and holding a congress there is easy. As a result, Israelis are highly organised in professional, scientific and trade associations. Exceptionally well-equipped, large, modern hotels and convention centres are capable of providing the ultimate modern technological facilities (simultaneous translation services are first rate). Every delegate will appreciate visiting the many ancient and modern tourist sights, including Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Galilee. Thanks to the abundance of cultural attractions Israel provides the ideal grounds for combining work and recreation.

Identity card

Capital :
Jerusalem

Main cities :
Tel Aviv

Official language :
Hebrew & Arabic

Currency:

ILS 1.00 =  AED 1.03 / A$ 0.27 / C$ 0.28 / € 0.20 / NZ$ 0.37 / £ 0.18 / US$ 0.28 / R 1.94

Public holidays

Purim:  20 Mar 2011 /  8 Mar 2012
Pesach (Passover):  19 Apr 2011 /  7 Apr 2012
Yom Ha'Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day):  8 May 2011 / 2012
Shavuot (Pentecost):  8 Jun 2011 /  27 May 2012
Rosh Hashana (New Year):  29 Sep 2011 /  17 Sep 2012
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement):  8 Oct  2011 / 26 Sep 2012
Sukkot (Tabernacles):  13 Oct 2011 /  1 Oct 2012
Simchat Torah:  21 Oct 2011 /  9 Oct 2012
Chanukah (Festival of Lights):  21 Dec 2011 /  9 Dec 2012