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IMTM 2025: First Event for Diplomats
IMTM 2025 Launches with Exclusive Diplomatic Event, Signaling Strong International Support for Israeli Tourism Read more >

The Luxurious U-Boutique Hotel Reopens on the Sea of Galilee
The Fattal chain's "U Boutique Kinneret" hotel, located at the foot of the Sea of Galilee, is returning to full tourist activity after serving as a warm home for evacuated families Read more >

Israel's Vibrant Presence at ITB Berlin 2025 Continues to Attract Global Interest
The ongoing success of the Israeli booth at ITB Berlin 2025 demonstrates the resilience of Israel's tourism industry Read more >

Kibbutz Kalya Leases Almog Resort for 20 years
The resort will undergo complete renovation with an emphasis on an upgraded hospitality experience, environmental development and kosher cuisine Read more >

El Al Expands to 52 Weekly U.S. Flights, including New Boston Route
El Al will operate 52 weekly U.S. flights this summer, including six daily flights to New York and a new Boston route Read more >

Zimbabwe-Israel Partnership to Boost Tourism and Agriculture
Zimbabwe and Israel are set to embark on a collaborative initiative designed to strengthen cooperation in the fields of tourism and agriculture Read more >

Arkia Extends Tel Aviv-New York Route Until at Least October, Adds New Destinations
Expecting rise in demand: Israeli airline plans to fly to 30 destinations, including 11 in Greece Read more >

Israel Hires Tourism Commissioner for North America
The Israel Ministry of Tourism named Yoram Elgrabli tourism commissioner for North America Read more >

Arkia Launches New Direct Route to New York City
Arkia’s inaugural flight took off last Saturday night ceremony at Ben Gurion Airport Read more >

HVS Announces New Office in Tel Aviv
Israel is increasingly being recognized as a center for hospitality and tourism innovation, and numerous landmark projects are being developed Read more >

Magdala Returns to the International Stage at the FITUR Tourism Fair in Madrid
The Magdala team in Madrid worked diligently during the fair and returned to Israel with encouraging achievements for the near future Read more >

Returning to the North of Israel: Kfar Giladi Hotel Reopens
The hotel returns to activity after renovation, upgrading and rebranding with an investment estimated at approximately 3 million ILS Read more >

Israel's Tourism Minister Haim Katz Opens the International Tourism Fair in India
Air India announced that it is expected to open a direct route between Mumbai and Ben Gurion Airport towards 2026 Read more >

Holidaymakers are Returning to Eilat
The Ministry of Tourism is hosting agents and representatives of Russian airlines who are interested in opening a route to Ramon Airport this winter Read more >

Foreign Airlines Flocking Back to Israel Following Ceasefire
14 leading airlines have announced resumption of Israel flights – here’s the list Read more >

Exciting International interest in the Israeli booth at the FITUR Exhibition
25 Israeli companies try to boost tourism to Israel at FITUR with the effect of Jubilee 2025 Read more >

The New Collection Display at the Agam Museum
The exhibition at the Rishon Lezion Museum introduces various chapters in the work of the artist Yaakov Agam Read more >

CEO of Russian Airline Red Wings Visits Israel
Red Wings examines opening a new flight route to Eilat Read more >

Airlines Are Continuing to Come Back and Endorse Israel
They are all coming back: EasyJet, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings Read more >

After More than a Year, Hotels Are Reopening Their Doors
The of the most luxurious hotels: The Mitzpe Hayamim Hotel in Rosh Pina and The David Tower Hotel in Netanya – are just two examples Read more >

Israir to Launch Three New Destinations in Spring and Summer 2025
Amongst the destinations: Vilnius, Basel and Debrecen in Hungary Read more >

An Initiative to Bring Inbound Tourism to the Gaza Envelope
The Incoming Tour Operators Association in Israel is working to incorporate the Western Negev into the operators' tours with the aim of restoring the local economy and Israel's image in the world Read more >

New Israeli Airline Hopes to Launch Tel Aviv-New York Route on January 21
TechAir starts presale of Tel Aviv-New York flight bookings at a roundtrip economy fare Read more >

After A Decade: Nof Hotel Returns to Management of the Hai Family
After ten years, the Africa Israel Hotel chain ended its relationship with the Hai family, and management of the Nof Hotel returned to the family Read more >

Israel's Tourism Ministry to Invest 230 million ILS
The Tourism Ministry will provide funding for various projects including heritage centers, parks, biking trails and more Read more >

A Surprising Number of Tourists will Arrive in Israel in 2025
The war did hurt tourism, but now with the ceasefire in the north, it seems that demand to visit the country is increasing - and according to the Ministry of Tourism, it is estimated that in 2025, about 3 million tourists will visit the country Read more >

Airlines are Back: The Countries Believe in Israel’s Ceasefire
Following the security calm in Israel in recent weeks, countries around the world are slowly lifting travel warnings to Israel, thus allowing tourism to return to the country, bringing the return of many airlines and tourists from around the world Read more >

Israel Promotes Wine Tourism
Israel's Minister of Tourism, Haim Katz emphasized Israel's appeal as a unique tourist destination, particularly for Christian travelers Read more >

Representatives of the Setai Tel Aviv Hotel Participated in the ILTM Fair in Cannes
Anat Starik-Dahan, Deputy CEO of the Setai, Herbert Samuel & Orchid: "We are optimistic about the return of tourists to Israel" Read more >

Israel and the Philippines Strengthen Ties in Tourism
Memorandum of Tourism Understanding Signed Between the Countries Read more >

David Fattal Won the Prestigious Grand Prix Award
David Fattal is the first Israeli to win the prestigious Grand Prix Award as the European Hotelier 2024 Read more >

Another New Hotel in Eilat: Roxon Red Sea
Roxon Hotels is proud to announce the opening of a new hotel in Eilat: Roxon Red Sea Eilat Read more >

Incoming Tour Operators Association in Israel: “A Year of Challenges”
A Message of hope for inbound tourism at the annual Incoming Tour Operators Association conference Read more >

Starting January 1: Significant Change in Tourist Entry into Israel
Tourists who wish to come to Israel from countries that are exempt from a visa to Israel will need to fill out an online form and then receive approval or refusal to enter Israel within 72 hours of submitting the application Read more >

A New Hotel Being Built in Tel Aviv: Roxon Park TLV
Atidim Park Tel Aviv signed an agreement with the Roxon chain to build a new 6-story urban hotel in the heart of the park with an investment of 120 million ILS Read more >

175 million ILS for Rehabilitation of Hotels that Hosted Evacuees
Ministry of Tourism: "Israel competes for international tourism against many destinations, a delay in reconstruction could lead to a significant loss of market share" Read more >

El Al Concludes Quarter with Revenues of More than 1 billion USD
The airline breaks records again and posts a profit of 187 million USD in the third quarter Read more >

From Tourists to Pilgrims: Israel Celebrates Jubilee Year and Renovates Holy Sites
Israel is actively preparing for the Jubilee Year of 2025, which is expected to attract a significant number of religious pilgrims and tourists Read more >

The Hagoshrim Hotel in nature will Undergo Renovation and Renewal
The hotel, which has been closed since the outbreak of the war, will undergo renovation and renewal at a cost of approximately 10 million ILS Read more >

The Important Airlines that Fly to Israel: November 2024
A few foreign airlines fly to Israel - these are the companies Read more >

Israel’s Tourism Minister Cut the Ribbon at the WTM London
Haim Katz, Israel’s minister of tourism, opened the Israeli booth at the WTM in London Read more >

Don’t Miss the IMTM 2025 at the Tel Aviv Expo on May 7-8, 2024
IMTM 2025 will celebrate 31 years with its central and significant focus alongside the war, with the aim of helping, supporting and rehabilitating the Israeli tourism Read more >

Two New Hotels are Opening in Israel: Zichron Yaakov Wine Park is the New Word
The Israel Land Authority, in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism, is marketing land for the construction of 265 guest rooms in 2 hotel complexes in the Wine Park in Zichron Ya'akov Read more >

El Al's is About to Brush a New Paint on Its New Aircrafts
The new plane is expected to include a number of changes such as new seating sections and also a slightly different coloring than the familiar one of El Al Read more >

Boaz Elani was appointed CEO of Sheraton Grand Tel Aviv
Elani, who previously served as CEO of the Ritz-Carlton Herzliya, is moving to the iconic Tel Aviv hotel: "brings with him a fresh and innovative point of view" Read more >

Wishing all of our readers a happy new year
ITN is delighted to extend warm wishes to all tourists and tourism agents celebrating Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish New Year Read more >

Hotel stays in Israel - almost like before the war
The number of overnight stays in hotels in Israel since the beginning of the year was about 16 million, compared to 16.9 million in the months of January-August 2023. Out of these numbers, only 1.4 million overnight stays by tourists were recorded Read more >

The InterContinental David Hotel marked its 25th anniversary
The InterContinental David Tel Aviv Hotel marked the New Year and its 25th anniversary with a grand gala evening for its esteemed business clients Read more >

Minister of Tourism meets with hoteliers ahead of Rosh Hashanah
Minister Katz met with hoteliers from around the country and thanked them for their contribution in bringing in over 150,000 evacuees since the outbreak of the war Read more >

Ethiopian Airlines Expanding its operations in Israel in October
The company will offer 19 weekly flights on the Tel Aviv-Addis Ababa route Read more >
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IMTM 2025: First Event for Diplomats
09 March 2025
The Luxurious U-Boutique Hotel Reopens on the Sea of Galilee
12 March 2025
Israel's Vibrant Presence at ITB Berlin 2025 Continues to Attract Global Interest
04 March 2025
Kibbutz Kalya Leases Almog Resort for 20 years
12 March 2025
El Al Expands to 52 Weekly U.S. Flights, including New Boston Route
03 March 2025
Zimbabwe-Israel Partnership to Boost Tourism and Agriculture
03 March 2025
Arkia Extends Tel Aviv-New York Route Until at Least October, Adds New Destinations
03 March 2025
Israel Hires Tourism Commissioner for North America
03 March 2025
Arkia Launches New Direct Route to New York City
12 February 2025