| Israel, June 1, 2009- ILH - Israel Hostels, is Israel's | | | | themselves, excited to have tourists traveling to |
| first independent hostel network, gathering 40 of | | | | their native land. "Our vast experience as |
| Israel's finest hostels. ILH provides quality | | | | backpackers around the globe meeting thousands |
| accommodations at affordable prices throughout | | | | of travelers has led us to know their needs and |
| Israel, from the Red Sea to the Golan Heights. | | | | set the standard for hostel accommodation in |
| "Our mission is to support independent travelers in | | | | Israel" says co-founder Maoz Inon. |
| Israel and to provide them with a high-quality | | | | |
| unique travel experience," says co-founder and | | | | ILH caters to all independent travelers seeking |
| managing director, Yaron Burgin. | | | | useful and up-to-date information for their trip in |
| | | | | Israel - from important emergency phone |
| ILH has recently launched a new partnership with | | | | numbers, national holidays and public transportation |
| STA Travel, the largest youth and student travel | | | | to recommended sites, natural reserves and |
| agency in the world. ILH serves as STA's sole | | | | tourist excursions. This valuable information is |
| provider in Israel for all ground products. | | | | provided on the ILH Hostel Guide, which is |
| | | | | available for free at all ILH hostels and various |
| ILH hostels are selected based on high standards | | | | popular tourist sites, and on the ILH website ( The |
| of service and reliability, easy access for tours | | | | ILH Hostel guide 2009 was issued last May, now |
| and excursions and, above all, an inviting travelers' | | | | providing city maps of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, on |
| vibe leading to an exceptional travel experience. | | | | top of Israel map. |
| As the ILH motto states they offer "more than a | | | | |
| bed to sleep in." | | | | ILH travelers also benefit from useful travel |
| | | | | coupons (such as cellular phone rentals or discount |
| ILH provides a wide choice of budget | | | | entry tickets for national parks), as well as an |
| accommodations for travel in Israel - city hostels, | | | | online confirmed booking system, allowing them to |
| guesthouses, kibbutz country cabins, desert | | | | book their room in advance easily and securely. |
| lodges and more. Each ILH member has its own | | | | |
| ambiance and character, contributed by its | | | | Yaron and Maoz believe that Israel will keep |
| creative and hospitable innkeepers. | | | | growing as a travel destination for independent |
| | | | | travelers and promise to all those who arrive an |
| The ILH founders are an experienced travelers | | | | exciting and meaningful travel experience. |