New York - November 19, 2010: Inspired and intrigued by the final tale of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows, travelers from around the world are flocking to the Israeli town of Ramle to visit the gravesite of "Harry Potter."
In reality, the grave belongs to a deceased British soldier who incidentally shared the name with the famous wizard, and who was killed in battle with an armed band in Palestine in 1939 during the period of the British Mandate.
"Harry Potter's grave is an intriguing and coincidental attraction for travelers visiting Ramle," says Haim Gutin, Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America, "and it adds some extra excitement for Harry Potter fans arriving in Israel."
Every year, thousands of travelers come to Ramle, located halfway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, to visit the town's archeological sites, ancient caves and UNESCO-recognized White Mosque.
I wish instead we would see a revival of interest in traveling to the Holy Land because it is the land of the Bible.
