02/20/2006
1.9 million tourists entered Israel in 2005 – 27% more than 2004
The United States was the largest source of visitors to Israel. 457,500 tourists arrived from that country in 2005, 21% more than a year earlier. 156,700 arrived from the UK, 7% more than in 2004.
Ministry of Tourism statistics show that a record 311,400 French tourists visited the country in 2005, 21% more than in 2004. Significant increases were also registered in tourists arriving from Germany, Italy and Spain. "I expect the positive trend to continue through 2006," says Israeli Tourism Minister Avraham Hirchson. "We hope to welcome 3 million tourists this year."
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