逾越节是犹太人非常重要的节日，每年的“逾越节”，很多以色列人都优先选择外出旅行、走亲访友，很多犹太人已经外出享用逾越节家宴（犹太教历尼撒月15日和16日两天）。在2006年发布的报道说到： Kosher Today是一份关于洁食食品工业的行业出版物，其发布的估算数字显示，今年在逾越节期间，美国和欧洲的宾馆客房的预订数量在33000，而五年前的数字只有25000。出版商Menachem Lubinsky告诉我们说，现在人们会去一些颇具特色的地方，如阿拉斯加、夏威夷和其它国家的一些地方等等。逾越节是 Kosher 商家的大好机会。

　　即便是这样，也难以不受2000-2007年经济衰退的影响，当逾越节酒店项目的运营商讲到“good ol days，”时，他们可能是指2000-2007年，在那之后，拖延的经济衰退大大降低了他们的交易量和收益。今年，经营者说，利息远远超过过去几年，这带给了他们希望，平静期可能会过去。但即使是那些看起来只受很小影响的，遍布世界各地的度假村，也希望预订量飞涨，能结束使得他们利润减少的逢低吸纳。逾越节酒店项目的其中一种方案是规划为Valamar Dubrovnik President Hotel。估计美国人在酒店过逾越节的数字在40,000 – 70,000之间。以色列酒店作出协调一致的努力，以大折扣和免费设施，如一些主要的膳食，吸引美国人。

　　逾越节必能给 Kosher 市场带来大大的益处，愿中国企业家多多关注 Kosher 市场，Kosher 认证已成为食品出口商进入欧美及东南亚市场，争取市场份额的有利手段。

http://www.koshertoday.com/1-30-12-Passover-Hotel-Programs-Predict-2012-will-be-a-“Comeback-Year”/

Passover Hotel Programs Predict 2012 will be a “Comeback Year”

New York…When operators of Passover hotel programs speak of the “good ol days,” they are probably referring to the years 2000-2007, after which the lingering recession cut deeply into their businesses and profits. This year, say the operators, interest is well ahead of the last few years, which gives them hope that the lull may be over. But even those that seemed to have little trouble filling resorts all over the world, hope that a surge of reservations will end the last-minute bargain hunting that cuts into their profit. While most of the programs are familiar repeat programs there are several new ones, one even at the JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort in Phuket, Thailand. Another program is slated for the Valamar Dubrovnik President Hotel. Estimates of the number of Americans who spend Passover in hotels range from 40,000 – 70,000 with some putting the dollar amount at close to $1 billion. One notable absentee this year will be The Chevra, a program considered by many as the “mother of all Passover programs.” There were conflicting explanations as to why the program opted out this year with many of its participants headed for Cancun, Mexico. The optimism which seems to be shared by many of the operators is that while the recession may still be a factor, “more and more people have come to grips that change will not come soon.” In other words, said one, “life must go on.” Israeli hotels are making a concerted effort to attract the Americans with deep discounts and free amenities, such as a few major meals.