Israel celebrates booming hospitality sector with Regal Roadshow in London

More than 200 members of the UK hospitality industry have gathered at the Tower of London for an event organised by the Israel Tourist Board.The Regal Roadshow offered agents, operators and hoteliers a chance to network in the opulent surroundings of the famous landmark.Top of the bill was the Two Sunny Cities. One Break. campaign, which the tourist board is redeploying to showcase Tel Aviv and Jerusalem this year.The event comes at an exciting time for the destination.In total, over 4.1 million tourist entries were recorded in Israel in 2018, an increase of 14 per cent compared to the previous year.Revenue from tourism in 2018 reached about $5.8 billion.Virgin Atlantic will also launch a new connection from London Gatwick to Tel Aviv in September, making it easier for British travellers to reach the Middle Eastern destination.