2009 IGLTA Symposium | Tel Aviv, Israel
Israel and IGLTA are thrilled to invite you to attend the 2009 IGLTA Symposium, which will be held from October 10-16 in Tel Aviv, Israel.
This Symposium, the first of its kind in Israel, will provide a unique opportunity for you to get to know Tel Aviv one of the hottest tourism spots in the middle east. With the most liberal laws regarding all LGBT issues, Israel is a natural destination for the gay and lesbian tourist.
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Israel – the Holy land for the three monotheistic religions -Jews, Christians and Moslems. Israel, though a small country, is a land of contrasts. Both the Holy land and holiday land. Full of ancient historical sites, religious shrines, and modern tourist facilities. A country full of exciting places, four seas each with it’s own special personality, and a mosaic of peoples from different lands and traditions that provide the background to one of the most fascinating destinations in our glorious middle east.
If it’s history you are looking for, archaeological sites, religious sites, an active dynamic LGBT community, fun in the sun, or a bit of each, you can find them all in Israel.
We reach out our hands and extend to you our sincere invitation to come and see Israel and all its beauty, both ancient and modern, to explore the wonders of nature, to meet our people, to experience our warm hospitality, and to see what really makes Israel the Holyland for all.
LGBT life in Israel is dynamic, alive and kicking. With all of the anti-homosexuality laws repealed back in 1988, the LGBT community enjoys political freedom as in no other middle-eastern country.
The hub of LGBT life in Israel certainly revolves around Tel Aviv – with its gay beach, pubs, clubs, restaurants and active nightlife. with mega dance parties featuring top DJ’s
Israel is a gay friendly destination, with everything The bottom line for this top destination is that Israel is a very gay friendly place to visit, come and enjoy!
About Tel-Aviv
Lying along a beautiful 14 kms beach strip of the Mediterranean, Tel Aviv is Israel's largest city and biggest commercial center – and without a doubt the gay capital of Israel. It is a busy metropolis, which invigorates its visitors with a unique energetic atmosphere, fun entertainment venues, shopping malls, exotic markets, nonstop active nightlife, beaches for all, and top restaurants.
The city's streets are full of lively sidewalk cafes, elegant restaurants and exclusive shops, along with simple kiosks and local Falafel and Shawarma stalls. Tel-Aviv is also the country's cultural center, a home for a wide variety of museums, galleries, theatres and concert halls.
The beautiful white beaches of Tel-Aviv are the city's most popular attraction and a must for any visitor’s itinerary. Many restaurants, clubs and entertainment line the renewed promenade and during warm evenings locals stroll along its length. Another popular site along the beachfront is the newly renovated port, which is used as an anchorage by scores of boats and yachts and home to many restaurants, pubs and dance clubs.
Shopping in Tel Aviv is a fascinating experience, as the city offers various kinds of shopping venues, from outdoor flea markets to big modern malls.
If you are seeking the Middle Eastern atmosphere visit the colorful Carmel Market where vendors sell exotic food products and cheap clothing or go to neighboring Nachalat Binyamin Pedestrian Mall, where artists present their homemade products every Tuesday and Friday.
In July 2003, UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, proclaimed " The White City", the unique urban and historical fabric of Tel Aviv-Jaffa, as a World Cultural Heritage site. UNESCO recognized the special architectural qualities of the buildings, streets, squares and avenues of Tel Aviv. "The White City", the world's largest grouping of buildings in the International Style, also known as Bauhaus, was planned by the famous Scot, Sir Patrick Geddes. About 4,000 buildings were constructed in this area, beginning in the 1930's until the establishment of the State of Israel.
SPONSORS:
We thank each business & organization listed below for their financial assistance/sponsorship
towards the success of this IGLTA symposium
