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Amid Uncertainty in the Middle East, Israel's Popularity Booms
(Travel Trade Gazette-UK) Chloe Cann - The number of UK tourists heading to Israel increased 10% in 2015, to 197,859. Patrick Millar, marketing manager at Kirker Holidays, noted: "While our business to many destinations in North Africa and the Middle East has declined in recent years, demand for tailor-made holidays to Israel has grown steadily, with most Kirker clients appreciating that Israel has a security infrastructure that is among the world's most advanced." "Tel Aviv makes a great city break because it combines European cafe culture, trendy bars and restaurants and a swathe of golden sandy beach with a proudly Middle Eastern flavor and a uniquely fascinating history." Itzik Avni, chief concierge at the Ritz-Carlton Herzliya, explains its charms: "Israel offers the largest number of museums per-capita, the biggest vegan population ratio and is a cradle of innovation and creativity."