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Northern Israel tourism collapsing: 'As of October 7, not a single tourist came'

Business owners in the northern tourism sector are despairing over the situation that has persisted for over half a year: 'Everything is at a standstill, and we don't see any hope or return to normalcy' guesthouse owner says

Iris Lifshitz Klieger, Yair Kraus | 04.03.24

Only 12 countries send representatives to Tel Aviv Tourism Exhibition

Some 25 countries who participated in IMTM last year won't be arriving amid war; Tourism Ministry says the event will focus on tourism in Israel 'after the fighting'

Iris Lifshitz Klieger | 04.01.24

פינת יא אללה ליאור בן ארי פרויקט ראס אל חיכמה מצרים

Egypt pins hopes on new tourist city project to climb out of financial crisis

Egyptian government announces new deal to construct a tourist city with investment by the UAE, which the government hopes will attract millions of new visitors

Lior Ben Ari | 03.19.24

Israel wants to build the biggest Ferris wheel on the border with Gaza

While the war rages on and evacuees remain displaced, Tourism Ministry plans an elaborate complex to be built over 5 years raising criticism for ignoring the desires of residents and being 'out of touch with reality'

Anat Lev Adler | 01.01.24

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