Ministry of Tourism (Israel) facts for kids
| משרד התיירות | |
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| Formed | 22 December 1964 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Israel |
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The Ministry of Tourism (Hebrew: מִשְׂרַד הַתַּיָּרוּת, romanized: Misrad HaTayarut) is an important office in the Government of Israel. Its main job is to help people visit Israel and make sure they have a great time. This means they work on things like promoting Israel as a fun place to visit and making sure there are good services for tourists.
The Ministry was started in 1964. The very first minister was Akiva Govrin. For a few years, between 1977 and 1981, it was part of another ministry, the Trade and Industry Ministry. The Ministry's logo shows a picture from the Bible: two spies carrying fruit from the Holy Land. This represents exploring and enjoying the land.
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What Does the Ministry of Tourism Do?
The Ministry of Tourism works to make Israel a popular place for visitors from all over the world. They help create new tourist attractions and improve existing ones. They also work to make sure that tourists have a safe and enjoyable experience while they are in Israel. This includes supporting hotels, tour guides, and other businesses that help visitors.
Why is Tourism Important for Israel?
Tourism is very important for Israel because it brings many benefits. When people visit, they spend money on hotels, food, transportation, and souvenirs. This helps create jobs for many people in Israel. It also helps different cultures learn about each other and build friendships.
Who Leads the Ministry of Tourism?
The person in charge of the Ministry of Tourism is called the Minister of Tourism (Hebrew: שָׁר הַתַּיָּרוּת, Sar HaTayarut). This minister is a member of the Cabinet of Israel, which is a group of top government officials who help the Prime Minister run the country.
Over the years, many different people have served as Minister of Tourism. Sometimes, a Prime Minister has even held this job at the same time, like Ehud Barak did. Another interesting fact is that Moshe Katsav, who was Minister of Tourism from 1996 to 1999, later became the President of Israel.
Past Ministers of Tourism
Here are some of the people who have led the Ministry of Tourism:
- Akiva Govrin was the first Minister of Tourism, starting in 1964.
- Moshe Kol served for a long time, from 1966 to 1977.
- Avraham Sharir was Minister for several years in the 1980s.
- Uzi Baram held the position in the 1990s.
- Moshe Katsav was Minister before becoming President.
- Ehud Barak served as Minister while also being Prime Minister.
- More recently, ministers like Yariv Levin, Asaf Zamir, Orit Farkash-Hacohen, and Yoel Razvozov have led the Ministry.
- The current Minister of Tourism is Haim Katz.
Deputy Ministers
Sometimes, there is also a Deputy Minister of Tourism who helps the main minister. For example, Yehuda Sha'ari served as a Deputy Minister from 1969 to 1974.
See also
- Tourism in Israel
