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 to offer free guided tours in new Tourism Ministry initiative

As the tourism ministry tries to recuperate, NIS 10m. have been allocated to providing free tours throughout the country.

Tourism Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen

Salt Harvest: Major infrastructure project launched at the Dead Sea

Many hotels and tourist attractions were built on these ponds' shores and utilize their production of salt for the local tourism industry.

THE DEAD SEA as seen from space.

Gov't approves changes to NIS 300m. COVID-19 aid package for hotels

Hotels no longer need to make a choice between applying to get a property tax waiver or receiving aid, which provides financial relief for small hotels.

The Market House Hotel

Israel to reopen Eilat, Dead Sea, declare them 'green tourist islands'

Entry into the green tourist areas, which house around 30% of the country's hotel rooms, will be conditional on the presentation of an up-to-date negative coronavirus test.

The sun rises over the Dead Sea, Israel

Tourism Ministry approves plans to develop cities in the Negev desert

The ministry intends to construct two new tourism complexes, one in the Beersheba River Park and the other in the Mitzpe Ramon Municipality.

Overhead view of Beersheba

Israeli tourism lost NIS 12.1b. this year 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.

An Old City merchant wonders when he’ll see his next customer

Blue and White minister's resignation takes effect

Zamir became the first Blue and White minister to quit on Friday.

Tel Aviv mayoral candidate Asaf Zamir with 3rd candidate on his list, LGBT activist Chen Arieli

Is Israel's Tourism Ministry cursed?

Eight out of last 12 tourism ministers didn't even last a year

Tel Aviv mayoral candidate Asaf Zamir casts his vote in the municipal elections on Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Israel Start-Up Nation cycling promotes Tourism Ministry at Tour de France

The sponsorship goes along with the philosophy of the team, to present Israel as a normal society with normal people living normal lives, in the hopes that will attract visitors and warm relations.

Israel Start-Up Nation cycling promotes Tourism Ministry at Tour de France

Israel's hotel sector expected to bounce back within five years

Industry experts predict hotel revenue rates to return to 2019 levels by 2025 thanks to Israel's resilience.

The Market House Hotel