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Foreign News
March 28, 1950
The News And Views
Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
The Israeli government has implemented a system where customs officials board large liners at foreign ports to process passports, inform tourists on import rules, collect duties, and exchange currency for those heading to Israel on Mediterranean cruises, reducing port congestion.
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Good Tourist System
TEL AVIV, Israel - The Israeli government is trying something new to make things easier for tourists. Customs officials are being dispatched to various ports abroad to board all big liners bound for Israeli ports with hundreds of tourists. They check over the passports of tourists who may be spending a few days or longer in Israel during a Mediterranean cruise. They tell just what they can bring into the country, assess any necessary customs duties and hand over Israeli pounds in exchange for American or other foreign currency. The Israelis have found this system of making part of the voyage with incoming tourists relieves congestion.
Hundreds of tourists.
Good Tourist System
TEL AVIV, Israel - The Israeli government is trying something new to make things easier for tourists. Customs officials are being dispatched to various ports abroad to board all big liners bound for Israeli ports with hundreds of tourists. They check over the passports of tourists who may be spending a few days or longer in Israel during a Mediterranean cruise. They tell just what they can bring into the country, assess any necessary customs duties and hand over Israeli pounds in exchange for American or other foreign currency. The Israelis have found this system of making part of the voyage with incoming tourists relieves congestion.
Hundreds of tourists.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Israel Tourism
Customs System
Mediterranean Cruise
Port Congestion
Where did it happen?
Tel Aviv, Israel
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Tel Aviv, Israel
Outcome
relieves congestion at israeli ports.
Event Details
Israeli customs officials board large liners at foreign ports to check passports, inform tourists on import rules, assess duties, and exchange currency for those on Mediterranean cruises visiting Israel.