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From crimson shores to salt mountains: Iran’s Hormuz Island looks like another planet

Travelers to Hormuz Island, just 8 kilometers off Iran’s coast and recently in the spotlight, describe a dramatic, otherworldly landscape that has largely remained under the radar — watch the footage

Roi Alman | 04.18.26

Dangerous game: Haredi Israeli risks life traveling through Iraq during war, aims for Iran next

Jerusalem tourism consultant Benny Waxler visits Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and Hezbollah strongholds, hiding his Jewish identity while seeking lost heritage sites and navigating constant risk of exposure

Assaf Kamar | 03.25.26

From fake identities to Israeli pride: 20-year-old’s journey across 40 countries

He traveled the world with no money, hiding his Israeli identity; now, at war and nights under rocket fire in Tel Aviv, Tal Dooreck Aloni says he’s done hiding and is using his platform to show Israel as it is

Assaf Kamar | 03.23.26

'There was a time when a fisherman earned more than a doctor'

In Acre’s Old City, the Halawani family describes how war and rising prices are making life harder in a city already battered by the collapse of tourism

Assi Haim | 03.21.26

Who is benefiting as war drives tourists away from the Middle East?

For years, the Middle East and Gulf drew Europeans in search of winter sun, but the Iran war has disrupted flights and prompted travel warnings, pushing tourists toward southern Europe, the Caribbean and other alternative destinations

Roy Elman | 03.16.26

Why this Jewish family chose to build a life in a Druze town

What began as a search for an affordable home led the Sigalovs to Daliyat al-Karmel, where they found generous neighbors, a shared life with the local community and a new livelihood in culinary tours

Assi Haim | 03.15.26

'This is our third war here': the tourists stranded in Israel as war erupts

Orlando Lopez arrived from Mexico for his first seven-day vacation in Israel and woke to a blast and siren, while Jeffrey and Debbie Freeman of London returned for a nostalgic visit only to see it upended, joining dozens of stranded tourists waiting for the skies to reopen

Assaf Kamar | 03.01.26

עשן מיתמר מנמל זייד ב אבו דאבי איחוד האמירויות

UAE extends stranded Israelis’ hotel stays, covers costs as Israel aids tourists at home and abroad

Abu Dhabi orders hotels to extend stays for guests unable to depart due to airspace closures and says it will cover the costs, while Israel’s Tourism Ministry activates emergency operations to house evacuees and assist tourists seeking to leave

Itamar Eichner, ynet Global | 03.01.26

Shiny new destinations: El Al announces 9 new routes

Israel’s flag carrier will launch direct flights to Hanoi, Seoul and Manila, while subsidiary Sun d’Or adds new leisure routes in Italy, Croatia, Switzerland and Denmark, with services rolling out in 2026 and 2027

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 02.08.26

For Christian tourists, a new AI platform offers a pathway back to Israel

Stephen Rubin, director of tourism at the Jerusalem Development Authority, said that connecting 'millions of believers' with a travel platform 'will eventually translate into a post-October 7 renaissance within pilgrimage tourism'

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 02.03.26

Forget the Great Wall: Xiaomi factory becomes one of China’s hottest tourist attractions

Tours of Xiaomi’s factory near Beijing have turned into a national craze, with monthlong waiting lists and scalpers charging $300 for tickets; behind the hype lies a deeper story about China’s shift from low-cost manufacturing to global innovation

Zeev Avrahami | 01.17.26

Cheaper flights, new destinations: Israeli tourism trends for 2026

Airfares are set to drop in 2026 as flight supply outpaces demand, with hotel prices in Israel also falling; Eshet Tours highlights Greece, the Balkans, Central Asia, Morocco and the Far East as top destinations in a shifting travel landscape

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12.22.25

Japanese lodge refuses to host Israeli tourists, prompting protest from Jerusalem

Israel’s envoy to Japan protested after a Nagano lodge refused Israeli tourists for political reasons; Nagano Prefectural Office confirmed action violated Japanese law, with officials issuing clear instructions to prevent future discrimination

Itamar Eichner | 12.14.25

נאס דיילי באחד מסרטוניו. אחרי 7 באוקטובר הצהיר כי הוא קודם כל ישראלי

‘The world is boring’: Nas Daily on Israel, tourism and why Asia beats Europe

With nearly 70 million followers, Nas Daily is one of Israel’s most recognizable digital figures. In Tel Aviv, he predicts a tourism recovery, explains why Asia outshines Europe and reflects on identity, backlash and love

Assaf Kamar | 12.12.25

פינגווין קיסרי בודד ניצב מול קבוצת תיירים על קרח הים באנטארקטיקה

Fodor’s flags 8 places to avoid in 2026 in its 'No List', and Israel is not one of them

Fodor’s 2026 'No List' warns of eight hotspots where over tourism is straining nature and residents, from Antarctica to Mexico City; editors say it is not a boycott, just a temporary plea to ease the pressure

Asaf Rozen | 11.23.25

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