ADVERTISEMENT
Manila Bulletin devider Lifestyle devider Food devider Israel Ministry of Tourism returns to ITB Asia after 16 Years, Philippines as a key Asian market

Israel Ministry of Tourism returns to ITB Asia after 16 Years, Philippines as a key Asian market

IMOT's presence at ITB Asia, from 23rd to 25th October, will highlight its commitment to strengthening ties with key Asian markets, including the Philippines, China, India and Korea.

Published Oct 12, 2024 05:11 am
IMOT in ITB China.jpg
IMOT in ITB China

Jerusalem, October 2024: The Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) is set to make a significant return to ITB Asia in Singapore this year, marking its first participation in the event in 16 years. This strategic move underscores IMOT's strategic focus on the Asian market, recognizing its vital role in global tourism, and ranking among Israel's emerging tourism markets.

IMOT's presence at ITB Asia, from 23rd to 25th October, will highlight its commitment to strengthening ties with key Asian markets, including the Philippines, China, India and Korea.

This year, IMOT's booth will introduce the theme for the 2025 Jubilee Year, a significant occasion in the Catholic Church, observed every 25 years as a time of forgiveness and reconciliation. The theme, "Pilgrims of Hope," is expected to attract global attention, particularly for those interested in religious pilgrimages.

Churches on the Mount of Olives_IMOT.jpg
Churches on the Mount of Olives

"Our return to ITB Asia after 16 years reflects the immense importance we place on the Asian market. We are excited to reconnect with our partners in the region and introduce Israel's rich cultural heritage and modern attractions to a new generation of Asian travellers. As we approach our Jubilee year, we invite travellers from across the continent to join us in this momentous celebration." said H.E. Haim Katz Minister of Tourism.

In 2025, pilgrims will have the unique opportunity to obtain indulgences in the Holy Land, granted by the Holy Father to those who visit the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, and the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth. This Jubilee is set to offer a profound spiritual experience, encouraging faithful from around the world to partake in this sacred journey. Israel continues these days receive and to welcome tourists from around the world.

Haim_Katz_Minister Israel Tourism.jpg
Haim Katz, Minister of Israel Tourism

"As we approach the upcoming Jubilee year, the Philippines stands out as a key market for Israeli tourism, particularly for pilgrims seeking profound spiritual experiences. The deep historical and religious ties draw Filipino travelers to our holy sites, and we look forward to welcoming them to celebrate this momentous occasion in Israel, deepening the connections between our cultures and faiths." said Anna Oraiza Aban, Marketing Manager for Israel Ministry of Tourism Philippine Office.

Anna Oraiza Aban Marketing Manager Israel Ministry of Tourism.jpg
Anna Oraiza Aban Marketing Manager Israel Ministry of Tourism

The Israel Ministry of Tourism invites all attendees to visit their booth at ITB Asia to explore the rich cultural, spiritual, and historical experiences that Israel offers, particularly during this momentous Jubilee Year.

Related Tags

Food and Travel Lifestyle
ADVERTISEMENT
.most-popular .layout-ratio{ padding-bottom: 79.13%; } @media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) { .widget-title { font-size: 15px !important; } }

{{ articles_filter_1561_widget.title }}

{{ item.title }}
.most-popular .layout-ratio{ padding-bottom: 79.13%; } @media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) { .widget-title { font-size: 15px !important; } }

{{ articles_filter_1562_widget.title }}

{{ item.title }}
.most-popular .layout-ratio{ padding-bottom: 79.13%; } @media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) { .widget-title { font-size: 15px !important; } }

{{ articles_filter_1563_widget.title }}

{{ item.title }}

{{ articles_filter_1564_widget.title }}

{{ item.title }}
.mb-article-details { position: relative; } .mb-article-details .article-body-preview, .mb-article-details .article-body-summary{ font-size: 17px; line-height: 30px; font-family: "Libre Caslon Text", serif; color: #000; } .mb-article-details .article-body-preview iframe , .mb-article-details .article-body-summary iframe{ width: 100%; margin: auto; } .read-more-background { background: linear-gradient(180deg, color(display-p3 1.000 1.000 1.000 / 0) 13.75%, color(display-p3 1.000 1.000 1.000 / 0.8) 30.79%, color(display-p3 1.000 1.000 1.000) 72.5%); position: absolute; height: 200px; width: 100%; bottom: 0; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; padding: 0; } .read-more-background a{ color: #000; } .read-more-btn { padding: 17px 45px; font-family: Inter; font-weight: 700; font-size: 18px; line-height: 16px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black; background-color: white; } .hidden { display: none; }
function initializeAllSwipers() { // Get all hidden inputs with cms_article_id document.querySelectorAll('[id^="cms_article_id_"]').forEach(function (input) { const cmsArticleId = input.value; const articleSelector = '#article-' + cmsArticleId + ' .body_images'; const swiperElement = document.querySelector(articleSelector); if (swiperElement && !swiperElement.classList.contains('swiper-initialized')) { new Swiper(articleSelector, { loop: true, pagination: false, navigation: { nextEl: '#article-' + cmsArticleId + ' .swiper-button-next', prevEl: '#article-' + cmsArticleId + ' .swiper-button-prev', }, }); } }); } setTimeout(initializeAllSwipers, 3000); const intersectionObserver = new IntersectionObserver( (entries) => { entries.forEach((entry) => { if (entry.isIntersecting) { const newUrl = entry.target.getAttribute("data-url"); if (newUrl) { history.pushState(null, null, newUrl); let article = entry.target; // Extract metadata const author = article.querySelector('.author-section').textContent.replace('By', '').trim(); const section = article.querySelector('.section-info ').textContent.replace(' ', ' '); const title = article.querySelector('.article-title h1').textContent; // Parse URL for Chartbeat path format const parsedUrl = new URL(newUrl, window.location.origin); const cleanUrl = parsedUrl.host + parsedUrl.pathname; // Update Chartbeat configuration if (typeof window._sf_async_config !== 'undefined') { window._sf_async_config.path = cleanUrl; window._sf_async_config.sections = section; window._sf_async_config.authors = author; } // Track virtual page view with Chartbeat if (typeof pSUPERFLY !== 'undefined' && typeof pSUPERFLY.virtualPage === 'function') { try { pSUPERFLY.virtualPage({ path: cleanUrl, title: title, sections: section, authors: author }); } catch (error) { console.error('ping error', error); } } // Optional: Update document title if (title && title !== document.title) { document.title = title; } } } }); }, { threshold: 0.1 } ); function showArticleBody(button) { const article = button.closest("article"); const summary = article.querySelector(".article-body-summary"); const body = article.querySelector(".article-body-preview"); const readMoreSection = article.querySelector(".read-more-background"); // Hide summary and read-more section summary.style.display = "none"; readMoreSection.style.display = "none"; // Show the full article body body.classList.remove("hidden"); } document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", () => { let loadCount = 0; // Track how many times articles are loaded const offset = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]; // Offset values const currentUrl = window.location.pathname.substring(1); let isLoading = false; // Prevent multiple calls if (!currentUrl) { console.log("Current URL is invalid."); return; } const sentinel = document.getElementById("load-more-sentinel"); if (!sentinel) { console.log("Sentinel element not found."); return; } function isSentinelVisible() { const rect = sentinel.getBoundingClientRect(); return ( rect.top < window.innerHeight && rect.bottom >= 0 ); } function onScroll() { if (isLoading) return; if (isSentinelVisible()) { if (loadCount >= offset.length) { console.log("Maximum load attempts reached."); window.removeEventListener("scroll", onScroll); return; } isLoading = true; const currentOffset = offset[loadCount]; window.loadMoreItems().then(() => { let article = document.querySelector('#widget_1690 > div:nth-last-of-type(2) article'); intersectionObserver.observe(article) loadCount++; }).catch(error => { console.error("Error loading more items:", error); }).finally(() => { isLoading = false; }); } } window.addEventListener("scroll", onScroll); });
Join Our Newsletters

Sign up by email to receive news.

© 2025 Manila Bulletin The Nation's Leading Newspaper. All Rights Reserved.