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A land with no tourists: Israel's summer season on ice again
Israel’s tourism sector is in tatters, but officials are hopeful it will rebound when fighting stops and airlines return
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Despite war, Israel still beckons as its tourism industry fights to survive - from the editor
Tourism Ministry director-general to visit US in push to boost incoming tourism to Israel
US working to evacuate citizens wishing to leave Israel, ambassador says
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee announced that those citizens who wished to leave must enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) before leaving.
Historical heritage sites on verge of closure after year of rockets to northern communities
The Rosh Pina restoration site, an important part of the history of settlement in the Galilee, is struggling to survive following a sharp decline in tourism. They can close by the end of the. month.
Israel's Tourism Ministry to invest NIS 230m. in tourism infrastructure
The Tourism Ministry will provide funding for various projects including, heritage centers, parks, biking trails, and more.
Millions invested into new bike path to honor victims of Oct. 7, hostages
The bike path, which cost NIS 7 million, is part of a larger project aimed at enhancing access to Timna Park, with a total investment of NIS 21 million.
Iranian film to open Haifa International Film Festival
The 40th Haifa International Film Festival opens October 15 with 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' by Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof.
In the midst of ongoing war, Israel's tourism flounders with few travellers and many limitations
After a brief post-pandemic recovery, the tourism sector is struggling, with few travelers and many restrictions within the country due to the conflict.
Birthright Israel set to hit Israel this summer with 13,500 participants
Birthright participants will engage in civic volunteering and hear first-hand testimonies from October 7 survivors
Israel’s tourism industry remains strong as hotels pivot from hosting evacuees
The Israeli Ministry of Tourism, led by Haim Katz, housed displaced residents in hotels during the war with Hamas, providing financial support and preparing for the tourism industry's recovery.
Egypt sees tourism numbers picking up despite shadow of Gaza war
Tourism Minister Ahmed Issa said 3.6 million tourists visited in the October-December 2023 period.
Can you guess what the world's longest flight route will be in 2025?
The longest flight in the world, from New York to Singapore, is just under 19 hours. In 2025, another world record is expected to be broken in aviation.
