Tourism Ministry

Israel’s tourism industry remains strong as hotels pivot from hosting evacuees

The Israeli Ministry of Tourism, led by Haim Katz, housed displaced residents in hotels during the war with Hamas, providing financial support and preparing for the tourism industry's recovery.

By VERONICA NEIFAKH/THE MEDIA LINE
25/04/2024

Egypt sees tourism numbers picking up despite shadow of Gaza war

Tourism Minister Ahmed Issa said 3.6 million tourists visited in the October-December 2023 period.

By REUTERS
07/03/2024

Can you guess what the world's longest flight route will be in 2025?

The longest flight in the world, from New York to Singapore, is just under 19 hours. In 2025, another world record is expected to be broken in aviation.

By WALLA! TOURISM
26/01/2024

In spite of war, 2023 tourist numbers nearing pre-COVID

The annual figure represents an increase of 12.5% compared to 2022, and a decrease of 34% from 2019.

'Palestine' takes part in world tourism fair, Israel absent

It was not the right time to partake in a tourism fair abroad, the Ministry of Tourism said.

By WALLA!
10/11/2023

125,000 Israelis evacuated from their homes since start of the war

Residents of Israel's north and south have been directed to relocate for their safety since October 7.

By WALLA!
27/10/2023

Israel pledges half a million shekels for tourism scholarships

Set to benefit students starting their courses in October 2023, the initiative promises an equitable distribution of the scholarship funds.

China adds Israel to its recommended list for group tourism

Following the efforts of the Tourism Ministry and the Chinese ambassador to Israel, tourism and flights between the two countries is expected to increase.

Cool and fascinating places in Europe to escape Israeli summer heat in

The Israeli summer is unbearable for almost all of us, and there is no doubt that we would not refuse a short getaway to a cooler climate for a vacation.

Israel's tourism industry still hasn't caught up to pre-COVID levels

The short amount of time since the skies fully opened and the war in Ukraine are part of why tourism is still lower than 2019.

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