We're Back in Greece!
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Live from Jerusalem Webinar
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Watch as EO CEO James Ridgway and Executive Director of Travel Ministry Tom Smith spent time with several special guests while they were in the Holy Land for the first time in over 15 months!
Drexel Gilbert, an EO Tour Host and journalist from Alabama shared her interviews with shop owners and hotel managers. Tom even talks with a priest from the Church of the Nativity. Dean Nicholas, an EO Tour Host, joined the webinar as he was riding with his group back from Masada.
George Nissan from the Nissan Brothers New Store in Bethlehem and Tsippi Segal, a tour guide, both shared their excitement about the return of pilgrims.
It's so good to be back!
We're Back in the Holy Land!
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It’s been a great week in the Holy Land! Not only did the first two groups arrive safe and sound for the first time in over 15 months. Several guests arrived for the first time ever and are enjoying walking in Jesus’ footsteps. Watch as Teresa and Mary share their stories. It’s great to be back!
Response to the Israel, Hamas Conflict
/In our 47 years, EO has rarely seen wholistic peace within the Middle East. Skirmishes have peppered the last thirty-plus years of the region's history – multiple Gaza conflicts, two Gulf Wars, 9/11, 2nd Intifada, 2nd Lebanon War, Arab Spring, Egyptian Revolution, Syrian Civil War, and the rise and fall of ISIS. Yet, through these times of conflict, EO has continued to safely operate. By remaining in constant communication with operators, guides, and travel partners, we have returned every guest home, free from the dangers of conflict, while still delivering Journeys of a Lifetime.
EO CEO James Ridgway and Director of Logistics Ashley Weidman were in Jerusalem during the first part of this week to meet with our Israeli and Palestinian partners. Amid the current conflict, they were able to hold meetings as expected and plan for the return of normal touring operations. On Wednesday, they safely departed Israel as scheduled.
We remain united with our Israeli and Palestinian operators, guides, and trusted partners. They continue to provide us with the most up-to-date information and best ways to adapt to the ever-changing situation. Please watch James' interview with Uri Steinberg for an expert opinion regarding the current factors in the ongoing conflict.
Though the timeline is uncertain, we believe the current conflict will be short-lived and result in only a minor disruption to Israel's reopening. Previous Israeli-Gaza conflicts were resolved within a month. We continue to pray for the peace and safety of the general population in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza.
Continue to watch EOUpdate.com for future updates.
CEO James Ridgway and Guest Provide an Update on the Holy Land
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On May 11, 2021, James Ridgway interviewed Uri Steinberg about Israel’s encouraging progress on managing COVID-19 and reopening the country to tourists. They also discussed the current situation in the Holy Land.
For further updates on the situation in the Holy Land and its impact on restarting tours, continue to watch EOUpdate.com.
Uri Steinberg is Principal at Uri Steinberg Consulting and works with the faith-based and travel-trade communities.
