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Tel Aviv tourism fair draws strength from regional allies as global presence shrinks

Despite a reduced international presence, Israel’s largest tourism fair showcased strong regional partnerships, a surge in domestic promotion, and Azerbaijan’s growing role as a key destination for Israeli travelers

Gabriel Colodro/The Media Line | 05.09.25

Glamping site opens on Golan Heights after long months of war

Facility offers 30 luxury tents nestled among pine, oak and plane trees, accommodating up to 5 people; owners say construction kept going despite fighting, invites visitors to blend nature and glamour and enjoy peace and quiet

Asaf Rosen | 04.22.25

‘They know where to hit us’: Houthi threats target Israel’s tourism lifeline

After a brief ceasefire that allowed the tourism industry to catch a break and partial airline recovery ahead of Passover, Israel’s tourism sector is on edge once again

Nathan Klabin / The Media Line | 04.11.25

Israeli man arrested in Thailand for alleged sexual assault of Finnish tourist

Finnish woman, 19, files complaint in Koh Samui after alleged beach assault; Thai police identify 36-year-old Israeli suspect via CCTV and immigration records, arrest him at Phuket Airport as he tries to leave the country

Itamar Eichner | 03.31.25

מימין: ארוגם ביי ממעוף הרחפן. משמאל: קיר הנצחה ישראלי בלב העיירה

Trouble in paradise: Tensions in Sri Lanka beach town over influx of Israeli tourists

Arugam Bay faces local concerns over foreign influence and cultural shifts ahead of surf season, as some residents claim rising presence of visitors linked to 'military and Zionist groups'

Itamar Eichner | 03.28.25

השגרירה בתאילנד עם שר הפנים ליד קיר ההנצחה בבית חב"ד בפאי

Israel scrambles to defuse tensions with Thailand over behavior of its tourists

Orna Sagiv and Thai Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited Pai meet to debunk conspiracy theories about Israeli settlements and call for mutual cultural understanding

Itamar Eichner | 03.02.25

Airlines resume Israel flights but tourism officials warn recovery will take years

Industry leaders stress stability as key, with plans for a new homegrown carrier fueling further hope after international carriers halt operations amid security concerns

Nathan Klabin/The Media Line | 02.03.25

Israeli tourism company to build a resort in Lapland

Kishrey Teufa announces a new and surprising project in the Arctic Circle which will include 76 panoramic cabins with northern lights views, a spa center, and a restaurant

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12.27.24

מצרים חשש ל אסון טביעה ספינה תיירים Sea Story

Disaster in Red Sea: Tourist ship sinks off Egyptian coast; 17 travelers missing

The Sea Story ship with 45 people on board, including foreign tourists, was in the middle of a diving trip when contact was lost; 28 tourists and crew were rescued alive; search for the rest continues

Lior Ben Ari, news agencies | 11.25.24

Israel raises level of travel alert for Thailand

National Security Council says warning does not come amid new threats but is to highlight recommendations asking for Israelis to exercise caution since terror squads still at large

Itamar Eichner | 11.24.24

Israelis' top holiday picks in an increasingly unsafe world

Tourism experts say that after violence and threat of attack, the Israeli tourist favors destinations that are close, safe and friendly; But other countries in the Far East and Latin America are also secure

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 11.18.24

Israeli tourism hangs hope on pilgrims to save the industry

After a year of plummeting tourism, new hope now comes from the Pope, as 2025 has been declared a Jubilee Year, offering the opportunity for forgiveness through pilgrimages to Christian holy sites, including churches in Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem

Navit Zomer | 11.14.24

Jordan's tourism industry struggling as Gaza war deters visitors

Jordan’s tourism sector, crucial to its economy, facing severe losses as Middle East tensions deter Western travelers; Petra’s hotel occupancy drops as low as 10%, with operators reporting 90-95% drop in future bookings and international airlines canceling flights

Reuters | 11.09.24

Tel Aviv hotel bookings slump to record low amid war

As war enters second year, tourists nowhere to be found, and with many displaced northern residents leaving, occupancy stands at meager 45%; 'The entire industry feels the pinch,' official says

Navit Zomer | 10.27.24

The vandalized stone with the writing "tourists go home"

'Tourists go home': Prehistoric stone vandalized in the Dolomites

Protests against overtourism escalated across Europe, with demonstrators resorting to more extreme measures; residents in popular destinations express frustration over strain on infrastructure, rising housing costs and declining quality of life

Ynetnews | 10.09.24