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Tourism Despite War

by Ruth on July 23rd, 2006

I would have thought that war would be a deterrent to tourism. Afterall, who would want to be caught up in the middle of the gunfire? But it seems that the ongoing all-out Israel-Lebanon war is actually the very reason some Americans are heading there.

Stuart Katz, a managing director for Israir Airlines, which flies between New York and Tel Aviv, cancelled his trip to Hawaii next weekend because he’s going to Israel instead.

“One of the motivating factors for us to go is to stand with the people of Israel in Israel,” Katz said.

Israir has slashed fares to entice Americans to visit Israel.

“That has stimulated the market,” Katz said, “not only with bookings, but it has people talking that, ‘You know what? It’s okay to go.’ ”

No, it’s not ok to go. It’s a war, people, not adventure travel! Let them finish the fight, and when everyone’s spent and done, then go. That’s when your presence will be most appreciated, to help the countries bounce back to some kind of normalcy. For now, save your relatives the heartaches and worries, and choose somewhere safe.

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