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Jerusalem expects increased fall tourism to Israel through mid-October due to the 'Conquest of the Desert' exhibition (Sept 22-Oct 14) and concurrent Maccabiah games, with multiple countries participating in a 20,000 sq m display.
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JERUSALEM, (JTA) - Expansion of the tourist traffic to Israel through mid-October is expected as a result of the scheduled September 22-October 14 "Conquest of the Desert" Exhibition here.
Adding further to hopes for an extended tourist season is the fact that the Maccabiah is scheduled during the same period.
A number of countries will participate in the "Conquest of the Desert" occupying a display area which totals upward of 20,000 square meters.
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Jerusalem, Israel
Event Date
September 22 October 14
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expansion of tourist traffic through mid-october
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The 'Conquest of the Desert' Exhibition is scheduled from September 22 to October 14 in Jerusalem, expected to boost tourist traffic to Israel. The Maccabiah is also scheduled during the same period, adding to hopes for an extended tourist season. A number of countries will participate, occupying over 20,000 square meters of display area.