Tourism

The World Tourism Organization defines tourism as people "traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure and not less than 24 hours, business and other purposes."

The two types of tourism are domestic, where one travels within their own country, or international. 

The global tourism industry incorporates many different industries such as hotels and holiday rentals, transport, travel companies, and attractions. In 2020, the global tourism industry contributed approximately 4.7 trillion US dollars to global GDP. 

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A study by Travel Republic indicates a 412% increase in searches for Thailand as a vacation destination.

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The time is now to take that giant step in making tourism and Mount Sinai a powerful bridge for peace between our two great and ancient nations.

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Royal Caribbean launches river cruise company

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By WALLA! TOURISM
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The race for summer: Free entry to Lake Garda parks for early bookers

The Flying Carpet expands in Northern Italy with over 10 weekly flights to Verona and Milan. Early bookers get free entry to Lake Garda's top three parks, worth NIS 2,000 per family.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
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India recognizes Israel as a key tourist destination: Tourism minister Haim Katz opens Mumbai Tourism Fair • Air India to launch new direct flight • Indian workers to join Israeli tourism industry.

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While it's cold and rainy in Israel, a magical island in the Indian Ocean offers pristine beaches, wild nature, and pleasant temperatures in February.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
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