Israel’s Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Health Announce Purple Standard for Reopening and Operating Hotels

the Israel Ministry of Tourism | June 3, 2020

NEW YORK – June 3, 2020 – In preparation for reopening Israel to both domestic and international tourism, Israel’s Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Health have outlined a new “Purple Standard” for operating hotels in the country. For hotels to remain in compliance with the new standard, they must reach and maintain several benchmarks outlined by Ministry of Health officials that will deem the property safe for travelers. “It’s extremely important that hotels across our country maintain a high level of health and sanitation standards to ensure travelers’ safety when visiting Israel,” said Asaf Zamir, Israel’s Minister...