During this time of the year the economy usually gets an uplift from the tourist industry. This year because of the unrest in the region, most tourists are choosing destinations outside of the Middle East. Occupancy rates for hotels in Israel fell to an average of 25 percent in November 2000. At this time of year hotels in Israel are usually 80-90 full and usually it is difficult to find a room in many of the most popular hotels without a prior reservation. Because of the present situation most Israeli hotels have started to send employees on unpaid leave. During the first months
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