Israel Ministry of Tourism to host virtual event to discuss the future of tourism industry

Monday, January 18, 2021

Today, the Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) announces ISRAEL | TOURISM 3.0, hosted by Gal Hana, the Israel Consul of Tourism for Canada. The virtual event will take place on Jan. 20 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. EST. Hana and a panel of experts will discuss the state of travel and tourism in Israel today and tomorrow, highlighting the destination’s recovery plan and the future state of travel.

“The event aims to bring together various bright minds and forward thinkers to identify what is needed to restart travel,” says Hana. “Today, the world is constantly changing. We want to use  ISRAEL | TOURISM 3.0  as a forum to discuss the restart of travel and how we collectively envision the future of the industry.

ISRAEL | TOURISM 3.0 will host keynote speakers Yanki Margalit, an entrepreneur, high-tech pioneer, social leader and seasoned investor who will address how the COVID-19 pandemic has acted as a catalyst for technology, and Dr. Ian Yeoman, the world’s only professional futurologist specializing in travel and tourism, who will use innovative future scenarios to discuss how tourism will have changed by the year 2050.

“Over the last few decades, the industry has experienced accelerated development and progress driven by innovation and technology,” said Margalit. “2020 is a pivotal year. The COVID-19 pandemic will force use to enter a new era of travel. The focus is now on understanding who will survive in this new, accelerated and divided world.”

In addition, the event will include a Hotel panel comprised of representatives from Dan Hotels, Prima Hotels, and Abraham Hostels; and a Wholesaler Panel including Peerless Travel, Nazarene Tours, and Eshet Tours. There will also be a technology panel featuring representatives from leading Israeli tech innovators Gamitee, Bridgify, and Pruvo.

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