The Israel Government today signed an agreement with the United States aimed at developing tourism to the Jewish State. The pact was signed for the U.S. by Bruce McDaniel, retiring head of the Technical Cooperation Administration in Israel.
Announcing the new pact, the Israel Tourist Center said that it expected the number of tourists visiting Israel annually to climb to about 100,000 within three or four years. Last year 35, 000 tourists visited Israel and brought in some $8, 000,000 in foreign currency.
Dr. Lincoln Hale, successor to Mr. McDaniel as TCA head in Israel, arrived in Israel last night. He set out on a tour of the country today, prior to taking over his new duties.
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