Hotels update – Carlton Tel Aviv

Dear Friends, Passover is a time for celebration in Israel and in Jewish communities worldwide. It also marks the start of spring, and is an ideal time for us to keep you updated about the Carlton's new and exciting projects. I am delighted to inform you that our extensive renovation project is now complete. The new northwest entrance, offering magnificent views of the Mediterranean, will lead you into our spacious, and recently refurbished, lobby. Chic, yet comfortable, this new lobby design perfectly reflects the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the Carlton as a whole. The new entrance also provides direct access to the beach, and to the famous Tel Aviv promenade, which leads to the ancient city of Jaffa in the south and the cosmopolitan Tel Aviv Port in the north. From Passover, the Carlton on the Beach, the hotel's unique dining venue, will be reopened, providing sumptuous breakfasts in lavish surroundings, combined with a magnificent sea view.     We are also excited to introduce all of our guests to a new package: "Choose to Have it All", which we are offering in cooperation with the David Citadel Jerusalem, Isrotel Royal Beach Eilat, Isrotel Carmel Forest Spa, and the Isrotel Dead Sea. We invite you to create your perfect holiday in Israel with a flexible package offering a choice of five luxury hotels in Israel’s leading tourist destinations. Please contact Naftali for further enquires. Finally, the staff of the Carlton Tel Aviv and I would like to wish you and your family a happy Passover and a wonderful spring. Best wishes, Jimmy Zohar General Manager   Special Events Recently Held at the Carlton Tel Aviv Foreign Diplomatic Community in Israel – December, 2008 This particularly elegant special event takes place each year in the stylish Carmine ballroom, accompanied by a unique gourmet dinner prepared by Chef Nir Elkayam. Later in the evening, the winner of the Israeli "Dancing with the Stars" contest led the guests out onto the dance floor. The event was attended by, among others, ambassadors, political attaches, embassy employees and airline managers. (Seated at the left: Colonel Carlos O´Ryan Chilean Military and Naval Attaché, standing behind him at the left: Captain Alejandro Miranda Mexican Naval Attaché, next to him Mrs. Vered Firstenberg the hotel's Banqueting Manager, seated next to Colonel O´Ryan is Commodore, Enrique Amrein Argentinian Defense Attaché, then Colonel Oscar Jacome Air Attaché of Ecuador and Colonel Luciano Puchalski Brazilian Military, Naval and Air Attaché). (Left: Mr. Patrick Amar, General Manager Air France KLM Israel and his wife, Mrs. Michal Galili, Director of Marketing & Sales, Mr. Paul Re Rodriguez, Air France KLM Israel and his wife).         Argentinean Armed Forces Day – December, 2008 The Carlton celebrated Argentinean Armed Forces Day in the company of the Argentinean ambassador, political attaches, and embassy employees. Staff from Israel's Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Foreign Affairs also participated in this event. Chilean Air Force Anniversary – December, 2008 A traditional event at the Carlton Tel Aviv, this celebration has been held at the hotel for the past ten years. On this occasion, we welcomed many esteemed guests to a cocktail reception and dinner in the Carlton's sumptuous Carmine ballroom. Traditional Hanukkah Candle Lighting Ceremony for Incoming Travel Agents – December, 2008 This event takes place every year in the hotel lobby for incoming travel agencies and VIP guests. A variety of traditional sufganiyot (donuts), made with the Chef's special touch, were served along with a traditional Hanukkah buffet. El Al Station Managers – January, 2009 El Al held the annual conference for Station Managers from all around the world at the Carlton Hotel. Haim Romano, El Al CEO, was in attendance, as were many other honored guests. Serbian National and Army Day - February, 2009 This annual celebration has taken place at the Carlton for several consecutive years, and is now a well-established hotel tradition. Many ambassadors, political attaches and embassy employees attended this prestigious event. bmi - March, 2009 bmi, the second largest UK airline, recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of its flights to and from Israel. It has also added one flight per day to its schedule. Mr. Nigel Turner, the CEO of bmi, Ms. Katherine Gershon – bmi Sales & Marketing Director and other bmi management staff were very satisfied with their stay at the hotel. (Right: Mr. Jimmy Zohar, The Carlton's General Manager with Mr. Nigel Turner, bmi CEO).   (Left: Ms. Katherine Gershon, bmi  Sales & Marketing Director, Mrs. Michal Galili The Carlton's Director of Marketing & Sales, Mr. Nigel Turner - bmi CEO & Ms. Jenny Caulfield - Regional Manager Europe). Recent VIP Guests at the Carlton Tel Aviv The famous glam rock band Smokie stayed during February during their tour in Israel. Mr. Terry Uttley, the band's bassist, was very impressed with his stay in the Carlton's luxurious Executive Suite. The Economic Minister for the German state of Bavaria, Mr. Martin Zeil. The Carlton Tel Aviv has the pleasure of accommodating the international basketball teams who play against Maccabi Tel Aviv at the Nokia Stadium: Alba Berlin – January, 2009, Real Madrid – February, 2009, Barcelona – March, 2009 Our Chef's Passover Holiday Recipe Matzah Rolls filled with Meat, Peppers and Smoked Eggplant Ingredients: 2 onions Olive oil 5 roasted peppers 450g minced beef 2 roasted and chopped eggplants Handful of chopped coriander and mint 3 ground garlic cloves 1tbsp. potato flour Salt and pepper Cinnamon and clove to taste ½ liter of tomato sauce 10 matzahs To Prepare: Chop the onions and steam with the olive oil until golden brown. Leave to cool. Add the onions to the mincemeat, garlic, coriander and mint, roasted eggplants, potato flour, salt, and pepper. Remove seeds from the peppers and cut into strips. Soak the matzahs in a dish with lukewarm water until soft. Cut them in half and place a strip of pepper in each matzah. Then place a dollop of the meat mixture on each matzah. Roll the matzahs, and neatly place them in a baking dish. Pour the tomato sauce on top, and bake at medium heat for about 45 minutes.    Contact Naftali at info@naftalitours.com for any enquiries