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Israel's tourism industry in crisis due to war

Number of passengers at Ben Gurion Airport reaches low point as industry leaders say government should take action before tourism sector collapses

Iris Lifshitz Klieger | 10.26.23

'Israel to be classified as dangerous': Tourism industry embraces for tough recovery

With the war in full swing, tourism comes to a complete halt and the immense damage is already becoming apparent; The biggest concern is that travel agents abroad will refrain from returning Israel to their vacation packages

‏‎Iris Lifshitz Klieger‎‏ | 10.21.23

What happens in Morocco: Israelis flock to flourishing sex tourism

The strengthening of diplomatic relations with Rabat may have brought some Israelis to appreciate the country's culture and people, but it also beat the path for some to take advantage of the North African nation's sex industry

Adam Kutub, Morocco | 09.30.23

Without billboards, but with much FOMO - Israel launches new tourism campaign

Tourism Ministry says new NIS 11 million digital campaign aims to attract European and U.S. tourists to understand that they must visit Israel, and ideally, all of it, or else they might miss out

Shiri Hadar | 09.26.23

Israeli minister makes first official visit to Saudi Arabia

Tourism minister begins 3-day visit at the head of a delegation to a UN tourism conference and is set to meet with Arab counterparts; says tourism can be a bridge connecting peoples

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 09.26.23

Tourists welcome, now please leave

The growing influx of tourists in Europe is increasingly disrupting the daily lives of local residents and becoming a nuisance to small towns; Authorities are taking proactive measures to control the tide of incoming gusts

Zeev Avrahami, Tamar Sebok | 09.22.23

What happens in Eilat, stays in Eilat: Female bat and cub discovered in hotel room

Two hotel employees identified a female bat and her cub in a hotel room in Eilat; they called an Israel Nature and Parks Authority inspector who administered first aid to the bats and then transferred the animals to the Israel Bat Sanctuary

Ilana Curiel | 09.05.23

A 'shit stain' on the balcony - Gipfel Zeitung front page

Antisemitism fears in Davos rise as complaints against Jewish tourists abound

Growing number of complaints about behavior of Orthodox Jewish tourists in Alpine town flood Swiss media along with racist allegations; Local Jewish community alarmed by ‘antisemitic generalizations’; ‘It seems Davos has decided they simply no longer want Jewish tourists’

Daniel Bettini | 09.05.23

Israeli exhibition in Shanghai's metro aims to woo Chinese tourism

Exhibition marks 30 years of twin-city relations between Shanghai and Haifa and features picturesque landscapes and tourism sites from all over Israel as well as technological innovation

Itamar Eichner | 08.28.23

See Jerusalem sites lit up on Illuminated night tour

For the next four months, guided bus tours will stop at illuminated sites throughout the capital

Yedioth Ahronoth | 08.28.23

Judicial reform protests become Israel's latest tourist attraction

A sea of flags flooding the streets in a carnival-like gathering as people chant, sing and unite in protest: UK journalist documents her experience, noting an added bonus - it's free

Asaf Rozen | 08.27.23

The Chinese are coming: Beijing approves tourist groups to visit Israel

Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, Chinese tourists who wanted to come to Israel had to do so as single travelers only, but now the Chinese government has announced a change in policy; In 2019, a record number of 150,000 Chinese tourists visited Israel - and the Tourism Ministry believes now it will return to these levels and even surpass them

Gilad Carmeli | 08.10.23

Ben Gurion Airport braces for peak travel in August

Israel Airports Authority boosts workforce, adding rapid electronic verification terminals to shorten queues, and creating lines for passengers with special needs to cope with travelers surge during peak holiday season

Roy Rubinstein, Daniel Salami | 08.02.23

Israel's longest suspension bridge inaugurated in Jerusalem

Bridge expected to become one of the capital's most visited tourist attractions, providing a view of the valley south of the Old City which contains ancient grave-sites, a natural spring and lush vegetation

Gilad Carmeli | 07.30.23

Flocking to Morocco: Record number of Israelis file for visa to visit Morocco

This year, an estimated record of around 200,000 Israelis is expected to visit Morocco amid improved relations between the two countries; Over 55% of e-visa applicants are from Israel, while India, the world's most populous country, holds the second position with 10% of applications

Itamar Eichner | 07.26.23