July Newsletter
Israel Offers
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First of all
Israel is enjoying a great - if not the greatest - year ever in the number
of visiting tourists. So why do we have an endless list of special offers from
the Dan hotels you may ask? Well the answer is simple - in the old days July and
August were very busy periods indeed - not so now, because 60% of all the
tourists who visit Israel are Christian pilgrims and they simply do not visit
Israel during the summer months; for it is far too hot to walk in the open at
the traditional holy sites.
The news from the Galie Kinnereth hotel is ground breaking! See their letter below.
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Special Offer at the Dan Carmel Haifa
The following rates will apply for clients staying a minimum of 2 consecutive nights during the period
July 11 - August 31, 2010
$ 110 per person in a double room
$ 200 per person in a single room
$103 per person in a triple room
$20 per child under 18 years, sharing room with parents
Rates are based on Superior type rooms and include Full Israeli Breakfast
Special Offer at the Dan Panorama Haifa
The following rates will apply for clients staying a minimum of 2 consecutive nights during the period
July 11 - August 31, 2010
$ 87 per person in a double room
$ 160 per person in a single room
$ 84 per person in a triple room
$ 13 per child under 18 years, sharing room with parents
Rates are based on Superior type rooms and include Full Israeli Breakfast
Special Offer at the Dan Gardens Haifa
The following rates will apply for clients staying a minimum of 2 consecutive nights during the period
July 11 - August 31, 2010
$ 60 per person in a double room
$ 110 per person in a single room
Rates are based on Standard type rooms and include Full Israeli Breakfast
Special Offer at the Dan Caesarea
The following will apply for the period:
August 1 - 31, 2010
Guests staying 1-3 nights
$ 173 per person in a double room
$ 325 per person in a single room
$ 165 per person in a triple room
$20 per child under 18 years, sharing room with parents
Guests staying for minimum 4 nights
$ 160 per person in a double room
$ 300 per person in a single room
$ 156 per person in a triple room
$20 per child under 18 years, sharing room with parents
Rates are based on Standard type rooms and include Full Israeli Breakfast.
Special Offer at the Dan Tel Aviv
The following rates will apply for clients staying a minimum of 7 consecutive nights during the period
August 8-25, 2010
$ 188 per person in a double room
$ 355 per person in a single room
Rates are based on Standard type rooms and include Full Israeli Breakfast
Special Offer at the Dan Boutique Jerusalem
The following will apply for the period:
July 1 - August 31, 2010
Guests staying 1-6 nights
$ 94 per person in a double room
$ 175 per person in a single room
Guests staying for minimum 7 nights
$ 87 per person in a double room
$ 160 per person in a single room
Rates are based on Standard type rooms and include Full Israeli Breakfast. Standard rooms can
accommodate up to 2 adults.
Special Offer at the Dan Panorama Jerusalem
The following rates will apply for clients staying a minimum of 4 consecutive nights during the period
July 1 - August 31, 2010
$ 110 per person in a double room
$ 200 per person in a single room
$103 per person in a triple room
$20 per child under 18 years, sharing room with parents
Rates are based on Standard type rooms and include Full Israeli Breakfast
Spend
Succot at Inbal Jerusalem
We are
pleased to offer you the following package at the above hotel:
During the 8 night package from
September
22-29, 2010 in a Superior New City View room
$2,395 per
person in double room
$4,035 per person
in single room
$2,195 per person
in triple room
$698 per child 3-12
years sharing room with parents
$5,488 for 2
adults + 1 child under 12 years (in 1 room)
Rates are
based on bed and breakfast basis, as well as the following meals:
September 22
- Festive Dinner ♦ September 23 - Holiday Lunch
September
24 - Dinner ♦ September 25 - Lunch
September
29 - Dinner ♦ September 30 - Lunch
Special Offer during Sukkot at the
Metropolitan Hotel, Tel Aviv
The following rates will apply for clients staying a minimum of 7 consecutive nights during the period
September 19 - 30, 2010
$72 per person in a double room
$115 per person in a single room
$66 per person in a triple room
$23 per child under 18 years, sharing room with parents
Rates are based on Standard type rooms and include Full Israeli Breakfast
Special Offer during Sukkot at the Metropolitan Suites, Tel Aviv
The following rates will apply for clients staying a minimum of 7 consecutive nights during the period
September 19 - 30, 2010
$104 per person in a double room
$169 per person in a single room
$87 per person in a triple room
$23 per child under 18 years, sharing room with parents
Rates are for 1 Bedroom Suite and include Full Israeli Breakfast
Special Sukkot Offer at the David Citadel, Jerusalem
during September 22 - 29, 2010
This special is based on a stay of 8 consecutive nights
Superior room
$ 2,765 per person in double room
$ 4,570 per person in single room
$ 2,529 per person in triple room
$ 946 per child under 12 years, sharing room with parents
$ 6,476 for 2 adults + 1 child under 12 years (in one room)
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Alcove Superior room
$ 3,303 per person in double room
$ 5,645 per person in single room
$ 2,887 per person in triple room
$ 946 per child under 12 years, sharing room with parents
$ 7,551 for 2 adults + 1 child under 12 years (in one room)
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Deluxe room
$ 3,303 per person in double room
$ 5,645 per person in single room
$ 2,887 per person in triple room
$ 946 per child under 12 years, sharing room with parents
$ 7,551 for 2 adults + 1 child under 12 years (in one room)
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Alcove Deluxe room
$ 3,552 per person in double room
$ 6,144 per person in single room
$ 3,053 per person in triple room
$ 946 per child under 12 years, sharing room with parents
$ 8,050 for 2 adults + 1 child under 12 years (in one room)
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Mini Suite
$ 3,456 per person in double room
$ 5,952 per person in single room
$ 2,989 per person in triple room
$ 946 per child under 12 years, sharing room with parents
$ 7,858 for 2 adults + 1 child under 12 years (in one room)
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Junior Suite
$ 4,320 per person in double room
$ 8,640 per person in single room
$ 3,565 per person in triple room
$ 946 per child under 12 years, sharing room with parents
$ 9,586 for 2 adults + 1 child under 12 years (in one room)
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The above rates are based on bed and breakfast basis including:
September 22 - Dinner § September 23 - Lunch
September 24 - Dinner § September 25 - Lunch
September 29 - Dinner § September 30 - Lunch
Check in: September 22 / Late Check-out: September 30
LETTER
FROM THE RIMONIM GALEI KINNERETH HOTEL
Dear Agents
& Colleagues!
Good news
from The Rimonim Hotels!
From
July 1st till December 31st, 2010 we will provide a free
shuttle service between the Ben Gurion Airport and the Rimonim Galei Kinnereth
Hotel, using the services of Sashir Transport Company. This will be
applicable for FIT bookings only.
The
complimentary shuttle service to Tiberias will be applicable as follows:
For minimum 6 nights stay – Two way free shuttle
For
minimum 4 nights stay – One way free shuttle
The
Rimonim Hotels’ CRO will reserve the transfers directly with Sashir. The
reservation’s confirmation number will also be the confirmation reference with
Shashir. The agent is responsible for any changes or cancellations that are made
to the transfers after the initial reservation.
These must be
made directly with Shashir – see contact numbers below (24hrs)
Arrival
transfers pick-ups will be according to the Sashir’s regular meet and transfer
policy.
Sashir will contact the passengers via the hotel to inform them about
their pick-up time for return transfers.
All guarantee and cancellation policies for the room reservations
will be applicable according to the Rimonim Hotels’ contract. Any non-shows by
clients for the transfers will be subject to non-show fees unless Sashir is
advised 24 hours in advance before the arrival/ departure transfer.
THE RIMONIM GALEI KINERETH boasts the most prestigious address on the Sea of Galilee. A hotel where history meets luxury, where your clients can spoil themselves after an exciting day with a treatment at the superb spa, a gourmet meal; or just enjoy the pampering service.
We look
forward to welcoming your clients at this wonderful property.
Sincerely
yours,
The
Sales and Marketing Department
Rimonim
Hotels & Resorts
Central
Reservations Office – Tel: 03-6754594 or 6754586;
Fax: 03-7602040
Sashir
Contact Details - Tel:
03-9754033
Fax:03-9754032
Rimonim hotels may amend or cancel this promotion, on condition that
prior notice is given to the agents.
WHERE DOES THE BARBER CUT HIS HAIR?
Other such thoughts cross my mind, such as; who does my accountant’s accounts? Who is my doctor’s doctor? In other words, maybe we should all be using the services of professionals professionals in order to enjoy the very best of service.
Using this logic in my professional capacity – my clients should be following in my holiday footsteps.
So, let me share with you a dream short break; where they speak a foreign language, the view from the French windows from the very comfortable armchair in the lounge, is of yachts bobbing up and down in the bay and the three acres of secluded, lush and exotic gardens make you feel as if you are a million miles away from the cut and thrust of daily hectic life. Where a tennis court, croquet lawn, badminton and table tennis are the order of the day. A blue flag beach is just a few yards away, through a secluded private path.
France? Spain? Italy? or maybe a Mediterranean island? No my friends it is Abersoch in North Wales
I stayed in Haulfryn House just 200 yards from the centre of Abersoch; but so secluded that you feel that you are in paradise.
The tranquillity, the views, the facilities, the gardens, is a combination of the perfect hideaway to enjoy the ideal holiday break.
Having been in the travel industry since the steam age! I rarely ‘gush’ or find anything new in the way of holidays to get excited about. But this my friends is really a rare find; and because of the open fires and tremendous overall comfort – the weather seems secondary- making this a year round great place to stay.
You know – they say there are three things vital about where you stay on holiday and they are –
Location – Location –
Location!.
For more details go to www.haulfrynhouse.co.uk
P.S. They have wifi too…
Sorting
the bad guys from the good
Israel's WeCu
claims a 95 percent success rate for its new terrorist detection system that
monitors reactions to visual stimuli at airports and checkpoints.
At the airport, how
can you tell the good guys from the bad guys? The sad truth, as recent terror
incidents have shown, is that there seems to be no foolproof way. Now a new
detection system designed by an Israeli start up could improve the chances -
eliminating some of the problems inherent in the most popular detection systems,
and increasing the odds of nabbing a potential terrorist.
According to CEO
Ehud Givon, WeCu raises detection to a whole new level. The company's device -
which was six years in the making - flashes stimuli, such as photos, a symbol,
or a code word, relating to the information authorities are most interested in
(whether it's terrorism, drug smuggling or other crimes), to passengers as they
pass through terminal checkpoints.
Hidden biometric
sensors then detect the subjects' physical reactions and subtle behavioural
changes remotely or during random contact. Based on their reactions, the
authorities determine whether further investigation or questioning is warranted.
The rationale is that when a person is exposed to stimuli relating to behaviours
that he or she is engaged in or familiar with, the reactions to the images will
be heightened.
"For example,
a subject could be sitting in a room with other people, when a photo of one of
his relatives flashes on the screen. We would expect the subject to react
differently to that image than the others do. The reaction could include a more
rapid heartbeat, eye fluctuation, increased blood pressure, etc." Givon
explains.
It's a very
different approach to current security methods, which include intelligence,
advance knowledge, criminal and psychological profiling, and of course baggage
checks, body searches, and shoe removal.
WeCu's system
trumps profiling and intelligence
As the failed
Christmas attack demonstrated only too clearly, intelligence isn't foolproof. A
warning by the father of the Nigerian terrorist who planned to blow up a plane
over Detroit in December that authorities should "watch out" for his
son apparently went unheeded. US officials say that such warnings are not
unusual, and there was nothing in Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab's background or
application that indicated that he was too dangerous to be allowed into the US.
And as for
profiling - pulling people out of line for carrying extra large bags, wearing
raincoats on a hot day, or just 'looking suspicious' - critics claim that it
produces numerous false positives, while wasting time and resources. And of
course, once terrorists learn what profilers are looking for, they know which
behaviours to avoid. Not to mention that racial profiling is a questionable
approach and has been known to be costly when innocent victims sue the
authorities.
"Profiling
doesn't always work and it makes many people angry," acknowledges Givon.
"Our method focuses not on an external profile, but instead checks each
individual's reactions to specific stimuli, measuring their physiological
response. Based on the criteria and the response, we can accurately determine
whether a candidate is likely to behave in an illegal or dangerous manner."
The trick, says
Givon, one of Israel's top engineers, is that WeCu focuses on very close
corroboration between stimuli and reaction, to the extent that the system can
almost always pick out individuals who pose a threat. Tests in both lab and
real-life situations with hundreds of subjects have shown that 95 percent of the
people flagged by the WeCu system are indeed "persons of interest"
with whom authorities would want to have a chat, claims Givon.
While conscious
behaviour that would fit a profile can be controlled, it's almost impossible to
hide automatic physical reactions and subtle, almost involuntary behaviour
changes, says Givon.
Passengers remain
unaware of monitoring
"One of the
many advantages of the WeCu system is that the subject is not even aware he or
she is being monitored," says Givon. "The system can be easily
integrated with 'normal' activities, such as check-in at an airport, or a parcel
check at a government office building. The point is that the subject doesn't
even realize a check is being performed," he says, adding that "for
the average person, the stimuli - of which there are an unlimited number for
each type of investigation - is so run of the mill that it's barely noticeable.
WeCu's detection
device has been extensively tested, and Givon says that feedback from top
profilers suggests that WeCu is much more effective than current methods.
The system also
preserves people's privacy. "We keep no records and do not take into
account anything other than the reaction of the subject to the stimuli presented
by the WeCu device. We have no prior information about the person, and we don't
care who he is, where he comes from, or what he believes. We don't even keep a
database of reactions, unless of course the subject reacts in a manner that
raises alarm bells," says Givon.
WeCu was first
developed as an attempt to track down potential suicide bombers. It went on the
market several months ago and interest among customers is high. Deployment in a
number of venues will begin in the coming months, says Givon.
Until recently, the
company was operating under the radar - it still lacks a website - but its work
is known and respected in the security community, to the extent that it won an
award as one of the 60 top companies that will impact Israel's tomorrow, during
the country's 60th anniversary celebrations.
The greatest hope -
no news
WeCu was developed
by Givon, along with other leading lights in the Israeli scientific community,
including professor of psychology (and former Knesset member) Shlomo Breznitz,
who specializes in stress situations; Dr. Boaz Ganor, founder and executive
director of the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism at the
Interdisciplinary Centre in Herzliya; and Tsipora Alster, an expert in
behavioural sciences; and other experts in behaviour and terrorism.
Located in northern
Israel and employing about a dozen people, the company has received several
grants from the Israel Chief Scientist's Office and the US Transportation Safety
Administration and Department of Homeland Security, but is 90% self-funded.
While there is
always media interest in systems that may prevent terrorist attacks, Givon says
his greatest hope is that there won't be any news to prompt interest in WeCu.
"And hopefully, when the system is widely deployed," he adds,
"there will be far less media interest in what we do - because there will
be far fewer terror incidents to report."
The use of biometric security systems is on the rise in Israel. Early this month Israel's Airport Authority unveiled new biometric security technology with machines that recognize passengers using a biometric triple identification system called Unipass, which should make the job of human security personnel quicker and more efficient. At present it is only available to El Al Israel Airlines business class passengers.
Opera Weekend at Masada.
Dear Friends of the Opera Weekend at Masada,
Over 33,000 spectators enjoyed the triumphant production of Nabucco at Masada in June 2010.
Due to this huge success, we expect many more guests from abroad for the Opera Weekend at Masada in June 2011.
Tickets will be sold only as part of packages.
Following are the scheduled performances:
2 June - Gala Opera Concert performed by the Soloists, Conductor and Orchestra of the Arena di Verona at the Sultan's Pool in Jerusalem
3 June - Gala Opera Concert performed by the Soloists, Conductor and Orchestra of the Arena di Verona at Masada
4 June - Verdi's Opera "Aida" at Masada
4 June - 30 concerts throughout the day in 10 churches in Jerusalem
5 June - Verdi's Opera "Aida" at Masada
6 June - Verdi's Opera "Jerusalem" at the Sultan's Pool in Jerusalem
Packages will be available on www.aida-at-masada.com from 27 June 2010
For group bookings, please contact Aidaatmasada@eshetil.co.il or UriH@eshetil.co.il
Please note: The number of tickets and rooms is limited.
Looking forward to welcoming you at the Opera Weekend at Masada 2011
* Uri Hirschwitz * Deputy General Manager * Eshet Incentives & Conferences *
* Tel +972 54 4325098 * Fax: +972 3 5426184 *
* 12 Nahalat Yitzhak Street * Tel Aviv 67442, Israel *
Villa Melchett, a Private Estate for Rent
The Villa Melchett estate is located 5 km north of Tiberius, near the town of Migdal. The estate was built in the 1920’s by the British Lord Melchett, who never got the chance to live in it himself, since he died before construction ended. The place was turned over to his daughter, Lady Violet Reading. During the first few years of the Villa, all the top people in the Israel government stayed there as guests, including Haim Weitzman, David Ben-Gurion and others. The list of guests also includes heads of the British government and eminent guests from Arab countries. The place also held secret meetings of the people involved in the establishment of the State of Israel.
After Israel was founded, the site was used briefly as a guest house, and during the 1970’s it was sold to private owners. With its re-opening to the vacationing public, the place has 3 fancy guest rooms and lawns that stretch over an area of 9 dunam, all the way to the shores of the Sea of Galilee.
Each of the guest rooms has a patio, a fancy living room with a fireplace and a large and kitchen, well equipped at a high standard. A private beach is at the disposal of the guests.
Indoor events of up to 40 people and outdoor ones of up to 800 people can also be held in the estate.
Participants can sleep in special tents on the estate lawns. Additional information is available on the website: www.vmf.co.il
Travel Tips
Q. Where is the best place in Jerusalem to have a drink?
A. No doubt about it - the garden bar at the American Colony Hotel - beware you just may bump into Tony Blair!
QUIZ THE MAMILLA HOTEL
The Latest 5 star deluxe hotel to open in Jerusalem!
Located in the heart of the City, with magnificent views of the Old City walls, the Tower of David, Jaffa Gate, and alongside Jerusalem's new shopping and entertainment experience, the Alrov Mamilla Avenue. Mamilla Hotel, the newest of luxury hotels in Jerusalem, brings world-class superior design and lifestyle hospitality to Jerusalem and Israel. Guests and visitors will enjoy exceptional accommodations together with exclusive restaurant and bar venues, holistic well-being spa and gym, as well as events and banqueting spaces, that blend sophistication and modern international style with the unique and rich culture of Jerusalem.
The prize…. The Mamilla Hotel agree to give the winner of the competition – 1 twin bedded room on bed and breakfast basis for 4 nights arriving on a Thursday and departing on a Monday on a complimentary basis. The following conditions apply.
The validity of the prize is from 1st October 2010 till 1st March 2011
The prize is subject to availability and excludes peak periods, religious and national holidays.
The prize has no cash value
The prize in non transferable.
Question 1. What is the name of the Mamilla Hotel’s sister property in Jerusalem?Question 2. What and where is Mamilla?
Question 3. What specific feature will run throughout this hotel?
Question 4. The Mamilla Hotel is part of which hotel group?
Question 5. Name three of the hotels restaurants and/or bars.
Question 6. What is the name of the general manager of the hotel?
Question:7. How many rooms does the Mamilla Hotel have?
Question 8. On what street is the hotel located?
Question 9. What is the grading of the hotel?
Question 10. The hotel has a unique feature between the bedroom and the bathroom - what is it?
Rules:
Each month a new question will be set till the 12th month and the last question.
Closing date for all the 12 answers to be in is 15th September 2010
The correct answers and name of the winner will be published in the Israel Offers Newsletter for October 2010
Answers can be submitted by e-mail or posted to: -
ITS, 429 – 430 Royal Exchange, Old Bank Street, Manchester M2 7EP. The judges will not enter into any correspondence regarding the quiz
The judges are made up from Management representatives of ITS and The Mamilla Hotel Jerusalem
Visit our booking one stop shop Israel web site – www.israelin1.com - well worth a ‘surf!’ Besides our reservations department dedicated to the individual traveller to Israel, we also have departments that handle cruises and specialist group bookings. Our groups department handles all types of groups on a worldwide basis. From pilgrimages to weddings* and from study tours to trade missions to our most popular escorted tours.
Should you book a wedding/bar mitzvah group with us – we contribute £10.00 for each person (booked on a package) who attends the function, in order to present a cheque for the bride/groom/bar mitzvah, as a present. So, if say 40 people flew to Israel and stayed in hotels, to attend your family function, we would present you with a cheque of £400.00 made out to the person
celebrating!
To arrange your bat/bar mitzvah in Israel you should contact Tony Sachs at Jerusalem Property Management Services, 33 King George St. POB 7217Jerusalem 91071 Tel: +972-2-6245977; Fax: +972-2-6234484; Mobile: +972-52-5319292; Email: jpms@netvision.net.il; Web: http://www.jpms.co.il
To book your flights, hotel accommodation, car hire, airport car parking and travel
insurance click here
Our reservations department handles bookings for individuals to Israel, to include fly drive, flights, and hotel accommodation and regular day tours.
We also produce a Newsletter for the pilgrim market - you can subscribe by going to our web site and on our home page following the link
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Not forgetting that we are bonded with ABTA as a tour operator (V1178) and as a travel agent (C6694), we are also licensed with the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL 2893) and an accredited IATA agent (91284771). So your payments are 100% protected, our professionalism is assured and you are getting the best value, for we are licensed to deal directly with the airlines and all the supplier.
Regards
Adrian
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