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A favorite among American tourists; Scotland

Europe’s heat is fueling a ‘coolcation’ boom, and Scotland is cashing in

Flight bookings to Scotland are up 15% as travelers seek cooler weather, while heat waves reshape tourism across Europe

Roy Elman | 08.19.26

ריטה בדראן, סטודנטית לרפואת שיניים ומדריכת תיירים בסוריה

Syria becomes a destination for cheap dental care, attracting expats and Jewish visitors

Syria has become a hub for affordable dental tourism, attracting returning Syrian expatriates, including Jews, after years when clinics mainly served Iranian and Iraqi Shiites under Assad’s rule; 'A Hollywood smile' can cost less than $1,000

Lior Ben Ari | 08.07.26

Jerusalem outranks Tel Aviv in global tourism ranking

Jerusalem placed 48th among 200 cities and reached the global top 10 for culture and history, while Tel Aviv ranked 120th overall and near the bottom for visitor experience

Asaf Rosen | 08.04.26

Israel launches AI travel-tech network to boost tourism

Tourism Ministry’s NIS 1 million Travel Innovation IL initiative will connect startups, investors, tourism companies, government agencies and academia to develop AI tools, improve visitor experiences and strengthen the industry’s competitiveness

ynet Global | 07.18.26

Paradise by reservation: Sardinia’s beaches tighten access rules

Daily visitor caps, entrance fees, QR codes and umbrella restrictions are reshaping vacations on the Italian island as authorities try to curb overcrowding and protect its fragile white-sand beaches

Asaf Rosen | 07.18.26

המסעדה ממנה תיירת ישראלית סולקה במרכז אתונה רק בגלל שציינה שהיא מישראל

Israeli tourist says Athens restaurant refused service over nationality: ‘I was humiliated’

A worker allegedly removed the hookah from Anna Doshin’s table after she said she was from Israel; ‘I was scared because I was there alone, and I’m a woman,’ she told ynet

Itamar Eichner | 07.16.26

Beyond the headlines: Gaza border city opens its doors to visitors

The English-language experience ‘Discover the Heart of Israel’ will pair international guests with residents for personal stories, a guided tour, a communal meal and activities with local children as Sderot rebuilds after war

ynet Global | 07.16.26

מיקונוס. טחנות הרוח המפורסמות הממוקמות סמוך לאזור "ונציה הקטנה"

Is Mykonos really that expensive? A practical guide to Greece’s glam island

The Cycladic island has a reputation for luxury prices, but with the right timing and choices, visitors can find excellent food, beaches, boat trips and hotels that offer real value

Yael Garty | 07.14.26

Bikini or shirtless? New fines at one of Europe’s dream destinations

Varenna, a small village on Italy’s Lake Como, says visitors can still wear swimwear on beaches and near boats, but not in its streets, shops or restaurants, as locals push back against overtourism and disruptive behavior

Roy Elman | 07.10.26

Versailles turns to Israeli XR tech to bring America’s birth to life

After years of hype and setbacks, XR headsets are finding their place at Versailles, where Jerusalem-based Yaturu lets visitors walk alongside historical figures — with plans to expand across Europe and Israel

Tal Shahaf | 07.08.26

Jerusalem named one of the world’s best cities for travelers

Travel + Leisure readers name Jerusalem the top city in Africa and the Middle East and seventh overall as Israel’s tourism industry struggles to recover

Asaf Rozen | 07.08.26

רחוב הקניות סאנן-זקה בקיוטו, שלאורכו בתי מאצ'ייה מסורתיים, עמוס במבקרים

Japan without the filter: The blogger who says the hype went too far

Travel blogger Orit Yalon-Shoshan expected the world’s most amazing destination, but a long family trip exposed endless lines, packed stores, tiny hotels and a gap between viral videos and life on the streets of Tokyo and Kyoto

Assaf Kamar | 07.05.26

Ancient Acre fortress comes alive in new nighttime spectacle

After a $4.5 million investment, Old Acre’s Knights’ Halls are launching a 35-minute video-mapping show tracing the city’s history from the Hellenistic period to modern Israel, in a bid to bring visitors back north and help struggling local businesses

Yair Kraus | 07.04.26

‘Full of tourist traps’: Israeli traveler questions Vietnam’s most hyped mountain town

Travel blogger Yonatan Herskowitz says Sapa’s rice terraces and mountain views lived up to the hype, but the promised encounter with local culture felt staged, commercialized and built around tourists

Assaf Kamar | 07.02.26

Influencers face arrest risk as Bali tightens rules on unpaid partnerships

Bali is tightening enforcement, warning influencers that unpaid collaborations with hotels and attractions may be treated as illegal work under tourist visas; Hotels and businesses hosting influencers are also under scrutiny as crackdowns expand

Roy Elman | 06.11.26