Over 5,500 Register for Judea and Samaria Tourism Initiative
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Over 5,500 people have registered for the ZOOZ tourism initiative in Judea and Samaria, which uses a WhatsApp bot for navigation and puzzles at 72 sites. Approximately 40% of users have visited sites, while others used it from home, solving over 17,000 puzzles with 86% satisfaction. Users earned over 260,000 "Zuzim" redeemable for local discounts, promoting the region's economy and heritage.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Over 5,500 users registered for the ZOOZ tourism initiative in Judea and Samaria.
- The WhatsApp bot guides users through 72 nature and heritage sites without an app.
- 40% of users toured sites, while others engaged from home.
- More than 17,000 puzzles were solved with an 86% satisfaction rate.
- Users earned over 260,000 "Zuzim" for local discounts.
- The initiative combines history, technology, and a local currency.
More than 5,500 users have registered for the ZOOZ initiative, part of the "Land of the Bible" project by the Eshkol of Authorities in Judea and Samaria. The WhatsApp-based bot offers guidance, navigation, and puzzles at approximately 72 nature and heritage sites, without requiring app downloads. According to Eshkol data, about 40% of users have toured sites using the bot, while the rest engaged with it from home. Since its launch, over 17,000 puzzles and tasks have been solved, with an 86% satisfaction rate. Top sites for puzzle solutions included the Lone Oak in Gush Etzion, the "Balcony of the State" in Fadu'el, the Alf Lookout in Neve Daniel, and Nahal Kana. Users have accumulated over 260,000 "Zuzim," which the Eshkol states will soon be redeemable for discounts at local cafes and businesses. Keren Gefen, Director General of the Eshkol, described it as a successful blend of ancient history, modern technology, and an active local currency driving the economy.