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Ritz-Carlton Coming to the Holy Land

Where: Herzliya, Israel

It’s hard to believe that the Ritz-Carlton, with 73 properties scattered around the globe, does not yet have a presence in Israel, but this week, the company announced plans to open its first hotel there.

The new property will be located in a coastal suburb just north of Tel Aviv called Herzliya.

According to Ritz-Carlton CEO, Simon F. Cooper, it’s about time. “For a number of years,” he said in a statement, “the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has recognized the strategic potential of extending our brand to Israel. Having spent several years in Israel earlier in my career as a hotelier, I know the country very well.”

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