Tourism Ministry

Becoming Israel’s Tuscany: Gov’t launches ‘Biblical Trail’ initiative to promote West Bank tourism

The NIS 3.2 million tourism project will include an accessible promenade and suspension bridge connecting the Eilon Moreh Heritage Center with the summit of the Mount Kabir Nature Reserve.

Israeli officials lay cornerstone of the new "Joshua Trail," the first in its "Biblical Trails" initative, near Elon Moreh, September 24, 2026.
Blue and white trail marker painted on a stone shows the direction of travel along a hiking trail.

Israeli Tourism Month returns with nationwide activities

The market in the Arab Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City. August 24, 2026.

Jewish, Muslim, Christian Jerusalem Old City vendors say reduced tourism is harming businesses

Airport staff walks through the empty arrivals hall at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv on June 13, 2025, after Israel closed its air space to takeoff and landing.PremiumPremium

A land with no tourists: Israel's summer season on ice again as tourism struggles to recover


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.

ARRIVING AT Ben-Gurion Airport in Feb. Tourism is one of several industries that was absorbed a harsh economic impact due to the war in Gaza prompted by the October 7 attacks.

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.

 The Lincoln Club delegation kicks off their Middle East tour in Egypt

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.

 Singapore Airlines currently operates the world's longest flight routes.

In spite of war, 2023 tourist numbers nearing pre-COVID

The annual figure represents an increase of 12.5% compared to 2022, and a decrease of 34% from 2019.

 TOURISM MINISTER Haim Katz makes a toast to Israeli tourism in New York.

'Palestine' takes part in world tourism fair, Israel absent

It was not the right time to partake in a tourism fair abroad, the Ministry of Tourism said.


125,000 Israelis evacuated from their homes since start of the war

Residents of Israel's north and south have been directed to relocate for their safety since October 7.

 People queue as Israelis are evacuated from the southern town of Sderot, near Israel's border with Gaza, October 15, 2023

Israel pledges half a million shekels for tourism scholarships

Set to benefit students starting their courses in October 2023, the initiative promises an equitable distribution of the scholarship funds.

A GROUP OF French tourists and their guide in Jerusalem’s Old City this week.

China adds Israel to its recommended list for group tourism

Following the efforts of the Tourism Ministry and the Chinese ambassador to Israel, tourism and flights between the two countries is expected to increase.

 A Chinese delegation marches in support of Israel, September 24, 2013.

Cool and fascinating places in Europe to escape Israeli summer heat in

The Israeli summer is unbearable for almost all of us, and there is no doubt that we would not refuse a short getaway to a cooler climate for a vacation.

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Israel's tourism industry still hasn't caught up to pre-COVID levels

The short amount of time since the skies fully opened and the war in Ukraine are part of why tourism is still lower than 2019.

 TRAVELERS COME and go at Ben-Gurion Airport last month