In his presentation at the seminar, Ambassador to Israel Neal Imperial highlighted the Philippines as a multi-destination country. “The Philippines offers many destinations with an array of activities awaiting Israeli tourists,” noted the Ambassador. The audience was awed by the natural beauty of the Philippines and the multi-awarded islands which are home to the best beaches in the world and UNESCO world heritage sites.
“I strongly urge the Israeli travel agents to promote the Philippines as a travel destination for Israelis to discover for themselves the exciting adventures that the country has to offer,” said Philippine Honorary Consul for Ashdod and Southern Israel and Chairman of Ophir Tours, Ltd., Mr. Boaz Waksman. Ophir Tours, Ltd. co-organized the seminar.
Mr. Uri Shmueloff, Incentives and Events Manager of Ophir Tours, Ltd., presented the various activities and itineraries for selected destinations in the Philippines such as the Banaue Rice Terraces, Mt. Pinatubo, Taal, Palawan, Bohol, Puerto Galera, Boracay, Manila and Pangasinan. “There are a lot of activities appealing to the Israeli traveler in each destination in the Philippines,” Mr. Shmueloff said.
Many of the participating travel agents expressed their desire to visit the Philippines and promote its beautiful islands to Israelis.
SOURCE: (PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN TELAVIV)