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Travel Agencies in Israel Requested by Government to Post Bonds

January 3, 1958
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The National Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies announced today that all offices of its members will be closed until further notice in a protest against an Israel Treasury ruling that travel agents must be licensed and post bonds to safeguard the interests of travelers.

A Treasury spokesman said that a “rash” of new agencies “broke out” in anticipation of the celebration this year of the tenth anniversary of Israel’s establishment making the ruling necessary.

The travel association said that the Finance Ministry had refused to receive a deputation to reconsider the ruling which require posting of a 10,000 pound guarantee by every agency. Agencies also must file a “good conduct” certificate from the police for employees. The travel association asserted it was unfair for the Government to demand a bond which could be forfeited on administrative order and without court judgement.

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