February shows upward trend in tourist hotel stays

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

Wizz Air to launch new route from Krakow to Tel Aviv

Flights are set to begin operating on September 16, 2019. Read more >

Architectural Digest spotlights Israel's new airport

'A forward-thinking approach to living within the confines of a harsh desert.' Read more >

NYT: Jaffa an 'ancient port in the midst of a luxury renaissance'

'Historical Jaffa, it’s fair to say, has gone full-throttle luxe.' Read more >

Ryanair's Lauda to launch Tel Aviv - Vienna flights

Flights begin October 27 with one-way fares starting from €37. Read more >

Tel Aviv hosts reps from countries participating in 2019 Eurovision

KAN and Tel Aviv-Yafo hosted the Heads of Delegation from the 41 countries participating in the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. Read more >

Ibis opens second downtown Jerusalem hotel

The 104-room hotel is in the heart of the city at the bottom of the Ben Yehuda street pedestrian mall. Read more >

Tel Aviv Museum’s Pavilion for Contemporary Art to undergo renovation

The renovation will secure its future as a world-class exhibition space. Read more >

Jerusalem Marathon attracts over 40,000 runners

The various tracks pass by fascinating historical sites that illuminate 3,000 years of the history of Jerusalem, Israel's capital.  Read more >

Carlton Tel Aviv nominated for 'Israel's leading business hotel'

The 268-room luxury hotel has won the prestigious award five times before. Read more >

Turkish Airlines launching direct Tel Aviv-Izmir flights

The airline will also launch direct flights to and from Antalya. Read more >

Fattal opening fifth hotel in Jerusalem

Alliance House will be a new boutique hotel in the heart of the capital next to the Mahane Yehuda Market. 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 >

Forbes: Israel among 'Top 15 Places to Travel in 2019'

'A lot is happening in the Holy Land in 2019.' Read more >

Ben Gurion Airport to introduce automated security checks

Machines will replace human inspectors. Read more >

Ryanair to launch Tel Aviv-Berlin flights

The airline is set to launch daily flights between Tel Aviv and Berlin starting in October. Read more >

easyJet to launch Tel Aviv-Nantes route

The UK low-cost carrier will operate three weekly flights to France's sixth largest city. Read more >

Efendi Hotel, Uri Buri restaurant win Travelers' Choice Awards

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El Al to launch direct flights from Chicago to Tel Aviv

El Al received eight Dreamliner planes and, with another eight coming, even more new flight routes will be possible. Read more >

First international flight lands at new Ramon Airport

The airport creates an impressive new international gateway to Southern Israel and the Red Sea. Read more >

Kedem Hotel to open in May

Kedem Hotel comes to provide a response to the need for another hotel experience with unique content. Read more >

Tel Aviv-Yafo municipality recruiting volunteers to assist Eurovision

Over 1,500 potential volunteers have already sent in their applications. Read more >

United Airlines to launch non-stop flights from Washington, DC to Tel Aviv

The flights will operate 3 times a week and are expected to eventually operate even more frequently. Read more >

Dan chain buys 3 hotels

Dan has acquired three hotels from Israel Land Development Hotel's Rimonim chain. Read more >

Ryanair to launch Tel Aviv-Marseilles route

The Irish low cost carrier will offer three weekly flights starting in October. Read more >

Tel Aviv's Textiles House complex office buildings to be converted to hotels

The Tel Aviv Municipality is encouraging such conversions from offices to hotels due to the shortage of hotel rooms in the city. Read more >

Isrotel: Mizpe Hayamim hotel to reopen around June

This unique hotel in the Galilean nature reserve will offer 115 rooms and suites that have been renovated from the ground up. Read more >

2,500 international runners from over 60 countries joined Tel Aviv Marathon

This year, the marathon winner was Demi Samuel Getachew from Ethiopia with a winning time of 2:14:30 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 >

13 Israeli restaurants make French ranking of world’s 1,000 best

La Liste offers the best global restaurant selection handpicked by discerning food critics and expert guides. Read more >

2,500 int'l runners to participate in Tel Aviv marathon

The marathon will take participants on a stunning 42km route winding its way through the beating heart of the city. Read more >

Virgin Atlantic CEO excited about Tel Aviv

Virgin Atlantic will launch its new route between Tel Aviv and London Heathrow in September. Read more >

All-new Cordero restaurant in Tel Aviv pays homage to southern European cuisine

Cordero aims to take diners on a journey through the gastronomically-rich regions of Southern Europe. Read more >

Experts discuss MICE at Israel's IMTM

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

El Al announces new direct flight between Orlando, Tel Aviv

These new flights come on top of direct flights begun by El Al to Las Vegas and San Francisco. Read more >

Alitalia Airlines to launch direct flights from Milan to Tel Aviv

The new flights between Milan and Tel Aviv will operate between July 29 and October 25, 2019 Read more >

Arkia to launch direct flights between Goa & Cochin, India and Tel Aviv

The flight should take about seven hours and will be offered on Arkia’s new Airbus a321neo LR. Read more >

Israel's tourism ministry hosts top international travel reps

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Expo Tel Aviv will launch unique start-up initiative at IMTM

The new application will be launched at the 25th tourism exhibition. Read more >

Austrian Airlines to expand routes to Israel

As of February 17, three additional round-trip weekly flights will be added to the flight schedule. Read more >

Sun D’Or to launch direct flights from Tokyo to Tel Aviv

Israeli tourism to Japan and vice versa has seen a recent increase. Read more >

Air Armenia to launch flights from Yerevan to Tel Aviv

The airline now flies between Russia’s Voronezh Airport and Yerevan. The same flight will then continue on to Tel Aviv Read more >

Cool Hunting magazine highlights 'noteworthy Tel Aviv hotels'

The publication mentions some of the "most spectacular accommodations" in this top Mediterranean city. Read more >

For Israel, 2019 is off to a great start

285,600 tourists entered Israel, an increase of 11.3% compared with last January. Read more >

Carlton Tel Aviv honored twice by TripAdvisor

The 268-room luxury hotel wins the Travelers' Choice Award for the sixth time in a row. Read more >

Israel recognized as top wine destination

Israel’s relationship with wine stretches back thousands of years. Read more >

John Cleese is coming to Israel!

Cleese will be performing at the Tel Aviv Convention Center on September 1st and 2nd. Read more >

TravelPulse: Israel is a tourism hot spot

2019 is going to be an exciting year for travel, especially if you go to Israel. Read more >

Sichuan Airlines to join IMTM for first time

The airline will make its debut at the international tourism show on February 12-13 at the Expo Tel Aviv. Read more >

China Southern Airlines to launch flights from Guangzhou to Tel Aviv

These new flights will make Tel Aviv accessible from both Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Read more >