Israel inaugurates new international airport

Referred to by some as Timna Airport in light of its location, the official name is Ramon International Airport. Read more >

Jetsetter gives The Setai Tel Aviv “Best Pool Scene” award

In a city full of pools, the one at the Setai, angled towards the Mediterranean Sea, is definitely the sexiest. Read more >

Tel Aviv prepares for Eurovision with camping, cruise ship

Eurovision guests will have plenty of options for lodging when they visit Tel Aviv in May. Read more >

Hainan Airlines to launch direct flight from Shenzhen to Tel Aviv

This route will replace the current route between Tel Aviv and Guangzhou. Read more >

Booking gives Fattal NYX high mark

NYX Hotel Herzliya was awarded a 9.2 in the "2018 Guest Review Awards" category by Booking.com Read more >

Astral launches the new Aria Hotel in Eilat

The new hotel has 246 rooms including large suites that can easily accommodate families. Read more >

Ryanair launches flights from Sofia, Athens and Bucharest to Tel Aviv

Ryanair offers flights from 15 European destinations to Tel Aviv as well as to Eilat. Read more >

Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem launches Book Master Service

A survey of 2,000 luxury consumers found that 1 in 5 respondents wanted to experience a ‘Book Master’ on property. Read more >

NYT includes Eilat in '52 Places to Go in 2019'

With the opening early this year of Ramon Airport, the world will finally get a direct route. Read more >

4,120,800 tourists arrived in Israel in 2018

Tourism saw a 14% increase from 2017 and 42% increase from 2016. Read more >

RwandAir to launch route to Israel

Israel is opening up to Africa as more airlines from the continent are eager to fly to the Jewish State. Read more >

Condé Nast editor includes Israel among best 2018 trips

Betsy Blumenthal says Israel was the perfect choice. Read more >

Orchid chain to establish hotel at Khan al-Umdan in Acre

The Orchid Hotels chain won a tender from the Ministry of Tourism and the Old Acre and Nazareth Development Company. Read more >

The 4 millionth tourist has landed in Israel!

Many tourists who arrived in Israel this year have already visited - proof that Israel is a desirable destination in the world. Read more >

Bon Jovi to return to Israel to make another memory

July's Park HaYarkon concert in Israel is the tour’s closing concert. Read more >

Ilan Ramon Airport to open on January 22

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

Tel Aviv Jazz festival attracting foreigners

The Tel Aviv Jazz Festival is one of the most important jazz events in Israel. Read more >

150,000 expected to visit Israel during Christmas

Israel's Tourism Ministry will provide free shuttles for pilgrims between Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Read more >

Israel completes record year in tourism

The arrival of the 2018’s 4 millionth tourist in Israel sums up a year of record-breaking tourism. Read more >

Over 100,000 Romanians visited Israel in 2018

More than 60 weekly flights now link Tel Aviv and Eilat to the main airports in Romania. 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 >

Virgin Atlantic plans London-Tel Aviv flights

Israel remains a top destination for tourists from around the world. Read more >

In first, Latin American airline LATAM lands in Israel

The new LATAM flights will increase the number of tourists from Latin America. Read more >

Israel in Travel+Leisure’s ‘50 Best Places to Travel in 2019’

Israel has been included in Travel+Leisure’s annual year-end list of the top 50 best places to travel. Read more >

Fodor's includes Dead Sea in its Go List 2019

The Dead Sea is like nowhere else on earth. 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 >

El Al announces new flight – to Vegas!

The flights will be operated on the new Dreamliner planes in the Economy, Premium and Business Classes. Read more >

Israel included in Condé Nast gold list

Israel is listed among the "Most Incredible Travel Experiences" in Condé Nast's January magazine. 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 >

Jerusalem leads world cities in tourism growth

Jerusalem will drive the expansion, with growth set to accelerate 38 percent to 4.8 million arrivals by the end of the year. Read more >

Israel's upward trend in incoming tourism continues

Approximately 389,000 tourist entries were recorded in November. Read more >

Jingle bells Jerusalem! 

Jerusalem sparkles with lights, Christmas trees and a festive atmosphere in and around the Old City. Read more >

AccorHotels announces opening of ibis Styles Jerusalem City Center

The hotel design was inspired by Mahane Yehuda, Jerusalem’s historic market. Read more >

Fourth Arab Food Festival kicks off

Leading guest chef from Turkey to join dozens of Arab and Jewish Israeli chefs in Haifa. Read more >

Singapore Airlines to fly direct flights to Tel Aviv

The airline will announce specific dates for flights to Tel Aviv soon. Read more >

Lufthansa celebrates 50 years in Israel

From 2 weekly flights in 1968 to more than 80 weekly flights! 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 >

Another record for Israel as tourists fill hotels

In October, approximately 1.36 million tourist stays were recorded, an increase of 12% compared with last year. Read more >

Israel breaks all-time tourism record

By the end of 2018, Israel expects to reach and even surpass the 4 million tourist mark. Read more >

NYT highlights 5 places to go in Jerusalem

Amy Tara Koch focuses on Jerusalem’s city center and shows how it has 'transformed into a vibrant scene.' Read more >