Record Number of Tourists in Israel

(Jerusalem Post) Ron Friedman - 1.6 million people visited Israel between January and July, according to figures released by the Tourism Ministry on Monday - an increase of 39% over the same period in 2009, and 10% more than in 2008, the country's previous record year. 259,000 tourists visited in June, an increase of 24% over June 2009 and 8% over 2008. Global Commentary and Think-Tank