Yael Golan Appointed Israel's Tourism Commissioner for North America

The previous tourism commissioner, Eyal Carlin, has left the ministry to take a position at El Al Read more >

After 30 years: Eshet Tours Appoints a New CEO

Change of shifts: After 30 years during which Ephraim Kramer served as owner and CEO of the company, Ziv Rosen, former CEO of the Gulliver Group, was appointed CEO of Eshet Tours Read more >

New Appointments at Africa Israel Hotels

Africa Israel Hotels, owner of the Vert, Crowne Plaza, Poli House, Indigo and Bay View Haifa hotel brands, announces a series of new hotel appointments Read more >

New CEO at Israeli Arkia Airline: Oz Berlovich replaces Gadi Teper

Gadi Teper, who served as CEO of Arkia Airlines, announced his retirement from the company Read more >

An Appreciation Event for Israeli Hoteliers

The hotels in Israel have mobilized for the most important task, to give the home country shelter under one roof Read more >

ITN Interview with Minister of Tourism Haim Katz

Haim Katz is the Israeli Minister of Tourism. Previously, Katz was the Minister of Labor, Welfare and Social Services from 2015 to 2019, and served as a member of the Knesset from 2003 (The full interview with Minister Katz will be in the upcoming ITN Magazine) Read more >

A New Chairman to the Israel Incoming Tour Operators Association

The general meeting will be held to vote for a chairman of the Association Read more >

THE ISRAEL MINISTRY OF TOURISM APPOINTS LORIN MAUGERY AS ITS CONSUL FOR TOURISM AFFAIRS TO THE SOUTHERN U.S.

Israel’s Ministry of Tourism Also Welcomes Three New Key Staff to its Leadership Team Read more >

Michael Ben-Baruch appointed as Director of Israel’s UK Ministry of Tourism

Michael, a current member of the Israel Tourism office, now makes the move to the London office Read more >

Avia Magen was Elected Vice President of the Israel Hotel Association

This is due to changes in roles in the Israel Hotel Association Read more >

Global Tourism: Spending More on Entertainment and Less on Shopping

Also in Israel: in comparison between March 2023 and March 2022 - an increase of about 65% in tourist spending on entertainment and 38% on shopping Read more >

Eli Cohen Elected as President of the Israel Hotel Association

Eli Cohen was elected by a majority of votes in the elections held in the National Hotel Association Read more >

Special Guest at the Inauguration of the Israeli Pavilion in Berlin

The mayor of Berlin visited the Israeli pavilion at the ITB exhibition and sat down to rest against the background of the Arava scenery Read more >

David Fattal received the 'International Israeli Businessman of the Year' Award

The chairman, founder and controlling owner of the Fatal chain received the recognition and distinction at the 'diplomat of the year' ceremony of the Israeli Ambassadors Club Read more >

Chagai Topolanski Takes Office as Israel's CEO of the Airports Authority

Topolanski, a reserve IDF commander, served in his last position in the army as head of the IDF (Personnel Division) and before that as deputy commander of the Air Force Read more >

New appointments at IGT

New leadership team at IGT of Co-CEO’s Kim Melchior and Lior Mahtabi. Read more >

Senior Appointments at the Israeli Ministry of Tourism

A number of new appointments and positions in the Ministry of Tourism Read more >

Fattal Hotel Chain Announces a New Executive Appointment

Anat Aharon appointed VP Sales and Marketing at Fattal Hotels Read more >

Anat Starik-Dahan‏ Appointed Deputy CEO

Nakash Hotel Group - Setai, Herbert Samuel & Orchid Hotels Read more >

For the First Time Ever: The President of Israel will Visit IMTM

President Isaac Herzog will Open the 2022 International Mediterranean Tourism Market Exhibition Read more >

Exchange of CEOs in the Ministry of Tourism

Amir Halevi outgoing and Brigadier General (Res.) Danny Shachar incoming Read more >

Amir Halevi, CEO of the Ministry of Tourism, is Retiring

After a long tenure in the position and working together with five ministers, Amir Halevi, announced today his intention to terminate his position Read more >

Minister of Tourism Yoel Razvozov Attends One of the Largest Tourism Fairs: The WTM in London

The Ministry of Tourism intends to return Israel to the list of attractive destinations for tourism in the world Read more >

New CEO's Appointed in the Fattal Hotel Chain

The Fattal chain assigns senior positions to some of its leading hotels Read more >

Israeli Tourism Minister Opened the Israeli Pavilion in Dubai

Minister of Tourism, Yoel Razvozov flew to Dubai to inaugurate an Israeli Pavilion at the World Expo on behalf of the Government of Israel Read more >

"The Inbound Tourism Crisis - is a National Crisis"

These are the words of Yossi Fattal, Chamber of Inbound Tourism Organizers Bureau Read more >

Budget for the Benefit of Hoteliers and Israel Incoming Tour Operators

Ministers of Finance and Tourism allocated the amount of 60 M ILS for businesses in the tourism industry that were affected by the restrictions on the entry of tourists to Israel Read more >

Foreign Tourists Visited the Most Ancient Boat in Israel

For more than a year, there was no foreign tourism in Israel due to the COVID-19 virus. Many places remained closed, including the Yigal Alon house, where the ancient boat linked to the time of Jesus stands Read more >

The Israel Pavilion at the ATM Dubai

For the First time Israel is participating at the ATM Dubai Read more >

Israel has Become a Sought-After Tourist Destination

After a year and two months that the incoming tourism industry has been in complete silence - the trend is reversing Read more >

Israel Incoming Tour Operators Association is Preparing for Tourists

Yossi Fatael : "The State of Israel should allow vaccinated foreign citizens to enter Israel" Read more >

The Ministry of Tourism is Participating in the Largest Tourism Fair in Russia

The Ministry of Tourism is taking part in the evens despite the crisis in the industry, which occurred with the outbreak of the COVID-19. This is another opportunity to market Israel as an attractive tourism product Read more >

Amiel Tours Visited by Planning Department and the Ministry of Tourism

Top representatives of the budget department in the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Tourism officials and General Manger of the Israel Incoming Tour Operators Association visited Amiel Tours Read more >

More than 320 Participators in the Incoming Tour Operators Association in Israel Convention

The virtual convention was held as part of the umbrella organization for the United Federation of Travel Agents – UFTAA Read more >

Israel Incoming Tour Operators

Read more >

Israel Influences the Chinese Tourism

Israel’s Ministry of Tourism's envoy in China has been selected for the list of influencers in Chinese tourism for 2020 Read more >

Israeli Incoming Tour Operators is Preparing for Tourism from Bahrain

The Israel Incoming Tour Operators Association met with the Representatives of Bahrain National Airline and Association of Travel Agents in Bahrain Read more >

WTM Fair will host the Tourism Ministers of Israel, the UAE & Bahrain

The government representatives will discuss future plans to use tourism as a way to peace Read more >

IMTM lauded as hugely successful

With a record breaking number of exhibitors and visitors this year, Israel's largest tourism fair demonstrates its importance in the industry Read more >

Israeli tourism minister: 2019 was record-breaking

The minister presented the revolution in his ministry's marketing efforts that have been implemented in recent years. Read more >

IMTM to break record with expanded exhibition space

With 8000 square meters of display area, international tourism fair IMTM is expected to be the largest ever. Read more >

ICC Jerusalem promotes conference tourism to Israel at IBTM Barcelona

Representatives of the Israeli MICE industry work hard to attract international investments to Israel. Read more >

Major increase in tourism to Israel in September-October

Over 852,000 tourists arrived, compared with 767,000 tourist arrivals last year - an increase of 11%. Read more >

Dramatic increase in September tourist hotel stays

This year saw an all-time record for this month, of about a million tourist stays. Read more >

September tourism to Israel breaks another record

Approximately 405,000 tourist entries were recorded in September, 44% more than last year. Read more >

Incentive groups to Israel on the rise

Mexican cosmetics and nutrition supplements giant "Omnilife" brought 3,300 employees. Read more >

Israel's hotels saw 5% increase in tourists this summer

Most of the tourist stays were recorded in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Read more >

Israel breaks new incoming tourism record

'This is the third consecutive record-breaking year for incoming tourism.' Read more >

A toast to Israel's great tourism year

Israel continues to see record-breaking numbers in incoming tourism. Read more >

Recently discovered sites may impact tourism market

In the northern part of the Sea of Galilee, a Byzantine-era church was discovered. Read more >

August breaks new incoming tourism record

Significantly, Israel saw a 9% rise over last year and a 20% increase on 2017. Read more >

Israel's summer full of tourists

There has been a 10% increase in tourist entries in July 2019, compared to July 2018. Read more >

Israel Incoming Tour Operators Association event informs and entertains

Some of the speakers added an element of quality and color to the event. Read more >

93% of tourists rank visit to Israel as good to excellent

24.3% defined their visit for pilgrimage purposes, 21.3% for touring and sightseeing. Read more >

Master plan for upgrading and expanding Tel Aviv tourism sites revealed

The new plan, Tel Aviv-Yafo 2030, aims to make the city one of the world's leading urban destinations. Read more >

Chinese tourism to Israel jumps 51 percent in first 5 months of 2019

A total of 70,800 Chinese tourists visited Israel. Read more >

Tourists account for terrific hotel revenue

Foreign tourists accounted for nearly half of total hotel proceeds in the first quarter of 2019. Read more >

May sees 11% increase in tourism to Israel

440,000 tourists entered Israel in May 2019. Read more >

An increase of 25% in winter tourism to Eilat

Government subsidies for international winter flights to Eilat has proven itself. Read more >

Over 405,000 tourists visit Israel in April

Compared to 2018, this is a 7% rise in tourist arrivals! Read more >

Over 200 million clicks for Israel Tourism Ministry's Eurovision campaign!

The video clip, called “Douze Points”, has been widely viewed across Europe. Read more >

First quarter of 2019 sees rising tourist hotel stays

2.9 million tourist stays - an increase of 9% over the first quarter of 2018! Read more >

Ben-Gurion Airport to be expanded

A fifth passenger concourse will be constructed to accommodate additional aircraft.  Read more >

Record tourism to Israel continues in 2019

1.14 million tourists came to Israel in the first three months of 2019, up 14% from the same period last year. Read more >

February shows upward trend in tourist hotel stays

Most were in Jerusalem (approximately 34%) and in Tel Aviv (approximately 20%). Read more >

Tourism to Israel maintains record levels in February

In January and February, 683,000 visitors came to Israel, up 16% from the first two months of 2018. Read more >

Experts discuss MICE at Israel's IMTM

What can we do in order to promote Israel as a MICE destination? Read more >

IMTM celebrates 25th year highlighting Israeli tourism

The main reason for the fair was business and thousands of business cards exchanged hands. Read more >

Israel's tourism ministry hosts top international travel reps

Read more >

Israel to convert office buildings in Tel Aviv-Jaffa into hotels

In the past year, 17 applications expected to create 1,384 rooms were submitted. Read more >

IMTM fair to hit record numbers as it celebrates 25 years

IMTM is celebrating 25 years of success in the tourism industry in Israel. Read more >

Tourist hotel stays up in November

Most of the tourist stays were in Jerusalem (approximately 35%) and Tel Aviv (approximately 20%). Read more >

1,000 Filipino workers will work in Israeli hotels

The workers have undergone training in the field of housekeeping and cleaning for the hotel industry. Read more >

For the first time, ECTAA of the EU meet in Jerusalem

This is the first time that ECTAA, established in 1961, has been officially hosted in Israel. Read more >

IMTM to celebrate 25th anniversary

Mark your calendar for the upcoming IMTM fair, which will take place on February 12-13, 2019. Read more >

Israel Hotel Investment Summit draws top investors

Now is the time to invest in Israel! Read more >

Israel pavilion popular at London tourism fair

Israel’s tourism numbers are skyrocketing as foreign tourist’s interest in this tiny Jewish state continues to grow. Read more >

Israel draws crowds at London tourism fair

WTM London is a great opportunity for Israel to showcase its many highlights. Read more >

First Israel Hotel Investment Summit to be held in Tel Aviv

The two-day summit will provide participants with tools and information relevant to investing in the Israeli market. Read more >

Fabulous international culinary event returning to Israel

Round Tables by American Express brings together the world’s best restaurants and their Israeli counterparts. Read more >

UNWTO ranks Israel 3rd

Israel is considered to be among the highest-growing tourist destinations. Read more >

International Tourism Security Summit kicks off in Jerusalem

Israel has become a leader in demonstrating how to rebound from dips in tourism due to terror-related issues. Read more >

Israel Incoming Tour Operators Association holds annual event at Hilton

The Association’s members contribute enormously to Israel and its economy, creating jobs and improving Israel’s image. Read more >

Israel Hosts Asian Ctrip Delegation

Ctrip, one of the largest Chinese travel wholesalers and the largest online travel agency holds about 80 percent of China's online market. Read more >

China: Israel's Fastest Growing Source of Tourists in 2017

China was Israel's fastest growing source of tourists in 2017 with over 113,000 Chinese traveling to Israel last year. Read more >

Media Influencers for the US

Read more >

Media Delegation from the Philippines

Read more >

East Asian countries at IMTM 2018 

The 24th annual IMTM, International Tourism Exhibition, will take place during February 6-7 in Pavilion 2 at the Tel Aviv Convention Center. Read more >

Where Else: Israel 2017

The Israel Ministry of Tourism, in cooperation with regional tourism associations, the Hotels Association, and the Israel Incoming Tour Operators Association, held its annual "Where Else" convention in Israel for the seventh consecutive year Read more >

Israel Incoming Tour Operators Association at JATA Japan

Read more >

Conan O'Brien at the Dan Tel Aviv

Read more >

The ICC Jerusalem at IBTM China

Read more >

The Chainsmokers in Israel

Read more >

Tourism Agents From India

Read more >

Tourism Agents From Japan

Read more >

Smile Tourism Services of the Bureau of Incoming Tour Operators

Read more >

CEO of Lot Raphael Milcharsky

Read more >

The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi

Read more >

Incoming Tourism Association Conference

Read more >

Alex Len of the Pheonix Suns

Read more >

President of the Republic of Nauru

Read more >

Tanzanian Delegation

Read more >

Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman in Israel

Read more >

Steven Tyler of Aerosmith

Read more >