Israelis Seek Affordable Travel Deals Amid Security Concerns
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Israeli tourism company Gulliver is offering discounted flights and vacation packages, with flights available for under $250 and packages for up to $400 per person. This comes as Israeli security firm SIH reports a over 300% increase in demand for security services for overseas travel following a recent incident. The company advises travelers to be flexible with destinations and dates to find the best deals.
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- Gulliver offers flights to international destinations for as low as $250 and vacation packages for up to $400 per person.
- The security firm SIH has seen a more than 300% increase in demand for security services for overseas travel.
- The surge in security inquiries is attributed to the "Flydubai incident" and heightened traveler concerns.
- Gulliver suggests setting a budget first to discover affordable destinations and better travel value.
- Specific package deals include Varna, Bulgaria, Batumi, Georgia, Budapest, Hungary, and Prague, Czech Republic.
Israeli travelers looking to book their next vacation without overspending can find attractive deals on flights and package tours, especially by remaining flexible with destinations and travel dates. Senior officials at the Gulliver tourism company report that last-minute bookings offer flights for as little as $250 and all-inclusive packages (flight and hotel) for up to $400 per person. The company suggests that instead of choosing a destination first, travelers should set a budget and see where they can go, potentially discovering new destinations and better value.
Gulliver is currently offering several package deals, including a 5-star hotel stay in Varna, Bulgaria, with flights from Israir for $272 per person, and a 5-star hotel in Batumi, Georgia, with Israir flights for $371 per person. Other packages include Budapest, Hungary, and Prague, Czech Republic, with prices ranging from $389 to $400 per person. Direct flight deals are also available, such as to Paphos, Cyprus, for $142, Budapest for $136, Varna for $187, and Athens, Greece, for $250.
In parallel to these travel offers, the Israeli security firm SIH has reported a more than 300% surge in inquiries for security services for delegations and organized tours abroad. This increase follows the "Flydubai incident," which has heightened security concerns among Israelis traveling internationally. Gadi Klai, VP of Security at SIH, stated that the rise in inquiries reflects a clear need for organizers to provide professional security for participants throughout their trips, emphasizing that proper preparation includes risk assessment, planning, and emergency response protocols.
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