It was very popular with Israeli tourists until it was targeted by terrorists in the 2004 Sinai Bombings . 34 people died and hundreds were wounded in the attack . Since then , the hotel has undergone major renovations and has seen a drastic drop in Israeli tourists . Hilton Hotels International denied liability to the victims of the terror attack on its grounds and refused to compensate its guests . Some victims sought compensation through legal challenges in Miami and New York , but the lawsuits were ultimately dismissed for forum non conveniens . Subsequently an Israeli court ruled that the victims were not entitled to compensation by the Hilton corporation
in the 2004 Sinai Bombings
2004 Sinai bombings
Taba Hotel & Nelson Village