IMTM is Now Open for Exhibitors

The International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) is proud to invite you to its 27th annual event Read more >

Israel Hotel Association Convention: "The Future is not clear, but we will overcome"

The event, which was attended by many hoteliers, MKs, ministers and mayors and local councils was all about dealing with the COVID-19 crisis. At the center of the conference was the issue of trying to return to routine in these tumultuous days and in promoting the tourism industry, which was hit hard by the epidemic crisis 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 >

The Brown Hotel Group opens its third hotel in Jerusalem: Brown JLM

In perfect coordination with the reopening of hotels in Israel, the Brown Boutique Hotel Group is opening its third hotel in Jerusalem Read more >

Incoming Tourism Industry: The Biggest Victim of the COVID-19 Economy

The tourism industry, which was the first to be hit by the COVID-19, requires reference to the return of the economy to gradual activity, but it seems that the government prefers not to address the incoming tourism sector Read more >

Israel Incoming Tour Operators

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ADNEC and Expo Tel Aviv Sign Strategic Memorandum of Understanding

ABU DHABI & TEL AVIV, February 15 - Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) and Expo Tel Aviv, Israel’s leading exhibition centre, will partner towards fostering further collaboration and cooperation in the regional business tourism sector. Read more >

Summary of the Year 2020 in Israeli Tourism: Safe Optimism

The Ministry of Tourism hopes that tourists will return in the spring Read more >

American Airlines will begin flights from New York to Tel Aviv in May 2021

Beginning May 6, American Airlines will launch new daily year-round service from Tel Aviv to New York on a Boeing 777-200. Flights will be available for purchase beginning January 25, 2021 Read more >

46% of Middle East luxury travelers plan to holiday abroad in 2021

The latest data analysis produced by YouGov for Reed Exhibitions, the organizers of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), has revealed that 46% of luxury travelers in the Middle East, are planning to travel internationally at some stage during 2021. Read more >

Arnon Paz Acquires 50% of Two Incoming Tourism Companies

"Arnon Paz" from the “Horn Ze'ev Holdings Group” acquired 50% of "Genesis Tours" and "Rafi Shelef Tourism International" companies Read more >

Increasing Support for Israel’s Incoming Tour Operators

Israel’s Minister of Tourism, MK Orit Farkash-HaCohen, announced at a joint meeting of the management of Israel’s Incoming Tour Operators Association and the management of the Ministry of Tourism about the increase in support for the operators of incoming tourism to Israel Read more >

The UAE-Israel-Bahrain Trade Forum to be held on January 19, 2021

The Panel will discuss on how conferences and exhibitions in the different destinations will reopen post COVID-19 Read more >

The Israel Incoming Tour Operators Association Announces Outlines for the Entry of Tourists

After most of the population in Israel is vaccinated by the end of March, tourists should be allowed to enter Israel starting in April, upon presentation of a vaccine permit or a negative COVID-19 test 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 >

The European Championships in Rhythmic Gymnastics will be held at the TLV Expo

The heads of the union signed an agreement with the management of the complex to hold the event, which will be launched in June 2022 Read more >

Mary Christmas from Israel

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Corona Can’t Stop Christmas in Nazareth

A Christmas Celebration Filled With Light Read more >

Netanyahu Kicks Off Israel's COVID-19 Vaccination

As the citizens of Israel begin to vaccinate – Israel will soon begin receiving tourists – as Israel will probably be the first Green Country in the world Read more >

Tourism Arrivals Fall by More than 70% - As is in the 1990s

International arrivals fell by 72% over the first ten months of 2020, with restrictions on travel, low consumer confidence and a global struggle to contain the COVID-19 virus Read more >

Post COVID-19: Survey for Intent of UAE Citizens to Travel Abroad in 2021

Recipients were asked if they were planning to make an international trip within the next 12 months – Israel is one of the most attractive countries to UAE citizens Read more >

The Agam Museum is Reopening to the Public

The museum will offer visitors guided tours, art workshops and Hanukkah activities for the whole family Read more >

Regional Cooperation Between Israel and Bahrain

Israel and Bahrain have signed a memorandum of regional cooperation Read more >

IMTM 2021 Will be Held for the First Time - In a Virtual and Physical Format

The IMTM exhibition will take place in a virtual format, starting February 9 to June 15, 2021 and in an actual physical exhibition at the Tel Aviv Expo on June 15-16, 2021 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 >

Winter Lights

The main attraction this winter A celebration of lights nature and food at the Jerusalem Botanical Garden Read more >

Saudi Arabia Grants Approval for Israir Dubai Flights

Israir launches its Tel Aviv - Dubai route with 170 passengers on its maiden flight Read more >

Etihad Airways has Joined an Israeli Acceleration Program for Tourism Start-Ups

The 10 million ILS program was launched by Arieli Capital and will support companies in the field of Travel Tech in collaboration with the tourism giants: Booking, Amadeus and the national airline of the Emirates, Etihad Airways Read more >

El Al Announces Flights to Dubai

On December 13th, EL AL Israel Airlines will operate 14 weekly flights to Dubai, United Arab Emirates Read more >

TEL AVIV SAMSUNG MARATHON 2021

Israel's Largest Sports Event – The Digital Edition, All Running Together Separately Read more >

The Israeli "Green Islands" Law Came into Force

Preparations for the opening of tourism in Eilat and the Dead Sea are in full swing, and the questions are many: when will the hotels open, how will a quick COVID-19 test be performed and where will the test stations be? All the answers Read more >

El Al Airline and Etihad Airways Now Share Codeshare Services

Israel’s national airline, El Al, and Etihad Airways - from the UAE, have cooperated following an MOU signing Read more >

El Al Resumes Operations at Three Different Destinations

Israel’s biggest commercial airline, EL AL, resumes operations to Newark, Brussels and Moscow and will commence flights to the new airport in Berlin Read more >

TEL AVIV-YAFO: THE CITY THAT REFUSES TO STOP

Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality is launching a winter season of concerts and initiatives featuring hundreds of events every week – the vast majority free of charge – in compliance with Health Ministry guidelines. Read more >

Renewal and Conservation Project of the Tower of David Museum

40 Million USD Renewal and Conservation Project Now Underway in Jerusalem Read more >

Leonardo Germany Hotels in Traveler Business 2020

Leonardo Germany Hotels ranked third place in the prestigious Traveler Business 2020 competition Read more >

Brown Hotels are Deepening Their Long-Term Rental Bookings

Brown Hotels announces the expansion of room rental bookings on a monthly basis and the launch of the new brand for 2021: Brown Living Read more >

Autumn tours in Ariel Sharon Park in the center of Israel

Ariel Sharon Park offers tours following migratory birds and lantern tours at sunset in the mountain complex Read more >

The Ministry of Tourism is Re-initiating Guided Tours

Allocates up to 10 million ILS for free tours by authorized tour guides in nature reserves, national parks and cities 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 >

First Commercial Emirati Flight Lands in Tel Aviv

Flight EY9607 by Etihad Airways between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv lands for the first in Israel Read more >

Israel Museum to host its first-ever online exhibition opening

The public is invited to a museum “first” when it hosts a “virtual opening” of the installation Inbal Hoffman: Mundane Heights online, its new venue for these types of events. Read more >

Two Plans for Tourist Complexes in the Negev have been Approved

The Ministry of Tourism approved a tourist designation for two plots: Nahal Beer Sheva Park and Mitzpe Ramon, where a municipal hotel will be built that includes 70 accommodation units Read more >

Fattal Promots Basketball

The Fattal hotel network signed a partnership agreement with Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv for the 2020/2021 season Read more >

Israeli Tourism Lost 12.1 Billion ILS in 2020 Due to COVID-19

September alone saw a 96% drop in the number of tourists entering the country – 15,100 vs. 405,000 the year before Read more >