Tourism Ministry
US working to evacuate citizens wishing to leave Israel, ambassador says
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee announced that those citizens who wished to leave must enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) before leaving.
Historical heritage sites on verge of closure after year of rockets to northern communities
Israel's Tourism Ministry to invest NIS 230m. in tourism infrastructure
Millions invested into new bike path to honor victims of Oct. 7, hostages
Iranian film to open Haifa International Film Festival
The 40th Haifa International Film Festival opens October 15 with 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' by Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof.
In the midst of ongoing war, Israel's tourism flounders with few travellers and many limitations
After a brief post-pandemic recovery, the tourism sector is struggling, with few travelers and many restrictions within the country due to the conflict.
Birthright Israel set to hit Israel this summer with 13,500 participants
Birthright participants will engage in civic volunteering and hear first-hand testimonies from October 7 survivors
Israel’s tourism industry remains strong as hotels pivot from hosting evacuees
The Israeli Ministry of Tourism, led by Haim Katz, housed displaced residents in hotels during the war with Hamas, providing financial support and preparing for the tourism industry's recovery.
Egypt sees tourism numbers picking up despite shadow of Gaza war
Tourism Minister Ahmed Issa said 3.6 million tourists visited in the October-December 2023 period.
Can you guess what the world's longest flight route will be in 2025?
The longest flight in the world, from New York to Singapore, is just under 19 hours. In 2025, another world record is expected to be broken in aviation.
In spite of war, 2023 tourist numbers nearing pre-COVID
The annual figure represents an increase of 12.5% compared to 2022, and a decrease of 34% from 2019.
'Palestine' takes part in world tourism fair, Israel absent
It was not the right time to partake in a tourism fair abroad, the Ministry of Tourism said.
125,000 Israelis evacuated from their homes since start of the war
Residents of Israel's north and south have been directed to relocate for their safety since October 7.
Israel pledges half a million shekels for tourism scholarships
Set to benefit students starting their courses in October 2023, the initiative promises an equitable distribution of the scholarship funds.
China adds Israel to its recommended list for group tourism
Following the efforts of the Tourism Ministry and the Chinese ambassador to Israel, tourism and flights between the two countries is expected to increase.
