Ministry pulls funding for gay tourism amid spat with Tel Aviv municipality

Following city hall's refusal to finance a gala event for travel agents, Tourism Ministry revokes financial support for international publicity campaign.

By Ilan Lior | 01:54 21.06.12 |

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The Tourism Ministry has revoked financial support for an international campaign promoting gay tourism in Israel, following the Tel Aviv municipality's refusal to finance a gala event for travel agents.

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Ministry pulls funding for gay tourism amid spat with Tel Aviv municipality

Following city hall's refusal to finance a gala event for travel agents, Tourism Ministry revokes financial support for international publicity campaign.

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