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'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

'We earned this': Dead Sea resident blames decades of neglect after site ranked world’s second-worst

Locals say a global study that labeled the Dead Sea a 'tourist trap' and the world’s second-worst attraction reflects their daily reality, pointing to decades of neglect that have left beaches inaccessible and nature reserves under strain

Alexandra Lukash | 11.18.25

‘Tourist trap’: Dead Sea ranks second on a global list no one wants to be on

A new study of 101 iconic sites identifies the world’s ten most disappointing attractions; the Dead Sea lands in second place as safety scores, accessibility issues, and fading infrastructure drag down one of the region’s natural wonders

Roi Alman | 11.16.25

'Fits like a glove': Wizz Air eyes Israel for permanent base

At Wizz Air’s Hungarian HQ, executives discuss the hurdles to setting up a permanent base at Ben Gurion Airport—a move that could shake Israel’s aviation market and boost competition; 'As long as it’s safe to fly to Israel, we’ll keep flying'

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger/Budapest | 11.14.25

Asian markets emerge as new tourism focus for Israel following major survey

South Korea seminar brings together 200 Protestant leaders and local travel industry partners; Tourism Ministry pivots strategy toward East Asian travelers after internal survey reveals strong interest in Israel among Chinese, Korean and Filipino markets

ynet Global | 11.13.25

Ya Allah: Young Christian tour guide redefines post-war Syria, one battlefield tour at a time

Rita Badran, a 21-year-old dental student from Damascus, is the only woman in Syria guiding tourists through former war zones, including Jewish visitors, aiming to show the world that her country and its women are ready to be seen again

Lior Ben Ari | 11.03.25

Forget Santorini: This secret Greek getaway is closer, calmer and stunning

We’re about to spoil it for the British, Germans and a few Israelis who already know it: Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese is the Greece that Israelis haven’t discovered yet. Dream beaches, luxury hotels down to the last detail and tavernas serving fish dinners at sunset. It’s not cheap, but it’s absolutely worth every euro

Levia Koren | 10.29.25

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