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B'Yachad Vows to Revitalize Israel's Neglected Tourism Sector
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Israel's tourism sector is suffering from severe neglect, resulting in an estimated NIS 70 million daily economic loss, according to Zvi Plotnitsky. Issues include airport mismanagement, a shortage of hotel rooms, and excessive red tape hindering new construction. The B'Yachad party, with Naftali Bennett, proposes building more hotels and streamlining regulations to boost the industry. They aim to create regional tourism management and improve marketing to revitalize the sector and create jobs.
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- Israel's tourism sector faces severe neglect, causing an estimated NIS 70 million daily economic loss.
- Ben-Gurion Airport's mismanagement and a shortage of 12,000 hotel rooms deter tourists and raise prices.
- Building new hotels in Israel can take five to ten years due to complex regulations and bureaucracy.
- B'Yachad plans to build mid-range hotels and streamline approvals to 18 months if elected.
- The party proposes regional tourism management and improved marketing to boost the industry.
- Croatia has doubled its tourism revenue in a decade, serving as a model for Israel.
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