Tourism

How vacation trends are changing in Israel and worldwide

From AI-based planning and sleep tourism to new destinations and staycations: A look at the key trends shaping travel in the coming years.

Isrotel Suite Balcony, Kayma Hotel.
The writer looks relaxed from her prime perch.

The City of David guest house: Adventures in the Old City - review

Rafi Rom, who was kicked out of the party in Athens

Israeli in Athens says he was expelled from social event after revealing his identity

Israeli tourism group Aviation Links (Kishrey Teufa) and Greek real estate investment firm Palmo Group are cooperating on a  €8.8 million vacation-apartment project on the waterfront in Loutraki, Greece.

Aviation Links, Palmo partner on €8.8m Greek vacation-apartment project


After unusual warning: Greece's message to Israeli tourists

Greece's Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni reassures Israelis after Jewry warning, stating the country guarantees the safety of all visitors.

Syros, where protests against Israeli tourists arriving on a cruise ship were recently held.

Half of Israel is in Mykonos - and the Greek island has noticed

“It’s nonstop; it’s just pure fun. We don’t sleep. We only go out.”

MYKONOS VIEWS: Clear waters, yachts.

Travel abroad just like at home: The new way Israelis are skipping the airport hassle

Gett's new service lets Israelis book rides abroad in NIS via their existing app, launching in 26 countries and expanding to over 70 worldwide.

A new way for Israelis to book rides abroad - without downloading a local app.

Thailand issues arrest warrants for 20 Israelis in sweeping Koh Samui business crackdown

Among the Israelis arrested was prominent real estate developer Gal Bieber, 45, who was detained on Saturday by officers from the Bo Phut Police Station.

Koh Samui.

Tourism surge drives up trash levels on Lake Kinneret shores

After years of war-related quiet, bathers return to Lake Kinneret alongside mounds of trash, prompting locals to clean the shores themselves.

“We are constantly trying to initiate clean-up campaigns to make an impact and educate, especially the younger generation”.

'I started feeling it was a good moment': American tourists return to Israel

After a long period when war, flight cancellations, and security concerns kept US tourists away, data point to a shift: More Americans are arriving in Israel, with signs of optimism on the ground.

Tourists in Jerusalem.

In a city returning to life, Tel Aviv’s Artist Hotel rewards a closer look

Located on Ben Yehuda Street, a short walk from the beach, the Atlas Hotels property offers the quiet charm travelers need when landing in a new city.

Tel Aviv's Artist Hotel invites its guests to look closer.

Israeli man in his 30s found dead in Thailand hotel room

The man was on vacation in Thailand when the died. He was married and had one child. 

ZAKA international team pictured at Ben-Gurion Airport.

French Jewish tourist wearing kippah attacked twice in two days in Rome

In the first incident, which occurred at around 8:00 p.m. in Piazza Cairoli, the tourist was approached and sprayed directly in the face with pepper spray.

The Portico d'Ottavia, a prominent ancient Roman structure located in the historical Jewish Ghetto quarter of Rome (Illustrative).

Tel Dan Nature Reserve damaged by missile in war; here is how it looks after restoration

After a long closure, the Tel Dan Nature Reserve reopens with a visitor service center, access road, and parking lot rehabilitated at a cost of NIS 2.5 million.

"We welcome the renewal of the service center." The renovated entrance to Tel Dan