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A new hotel brand has been launched in Israel |

The happiest city in the world | The Institute for Quality of Life has published this year’s list of happiest cities which rates 250 cities around the world according to how happy its inhabitants are. This year’s ranking takes into account the fact that happiness is not a notion everyone identifies with. The final results name the Danish city of Aarhus as the one with the highest score thanks to its social cohesion, attention to the environment, and quality of public transport. Aarhus was established as a port town in the 8 th century, quickly becoming a commercial center in Scandinavia. Tel Aviv is placed 70 th and Jerusalem 92 nd on the ranking list.

Thailand extends visa permit for Israeli tourists | The Thai government has approved an extension of 30 additional days of stay in the country, on its visa permit for visiting Israelis. Holiday-makers in the favored destination will be allowed to remain in Thailand for a period of 60 days. The move is intended to help the country’s tourism sector, which is a central component of its economy. Israel is among the 93 countries whose nationals receive an automatic tourism visa upon arrival in Thailand. The country’s digital nomad visa will be extended to five years of multiple entry, up from the current 60 days, with each stay limited to 180 days, with an option to extend it for another 180 days, for up to five years for the cost of 10,000 baht (around NIS 1000). An Israeli hotel in Italy has been awarded a Michelin Key The Michelin Guide has this year launched “Michelin Keys” for hotels. Michelin Keys mirror the Michelin Star system for restaurants, offering a reliable benchmark for travelers seeking exceptional hospitality experiences. A Michelin Key has been awarded to Tuscan hospitality gem, Precise Tale Poggio Alla Sala. This luxury 5-star resort is part of the international Precise hotel chain owned by Israeli businessman Ron Ben Haim. The hotel is located in Montelpulciano, a beautiful medieval town nestled in the heart of the Tuscan vineyards and hills. It was built on the ruins of an ancient 18 th century castle and sprawls across five buildings and a total of 34,200 sqm. It offers 71 luxury rooms and suites, a pampering spa with a heated indoor pool, dry and wet saunas, three outdoor pools, a gym, a bar, and a gourmet restaurant.

Hotel chain Africa Israel, owned by the Dayan family, has launched a new hotel, the Poli Urban TLV. The hotel is located in Ness Ziona Street in the heart of Tel Aviv, not far from the other Poli brand hotel, the Poli House Tel Aviv, in Magen David square. The Poli brand is managed by Sharon Alon and in the next two years Africa Israel plans on launching more urban boutique hotels in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem under the Poli brand.

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ATMOSPHERE JULY 2024