Tourism
How travelers can stay safe: Identity checks, data protection and smart habits abroad
Learn how identity checks, encryption and smart habits keep a traveler's documents, payments and accounts safe on the road, from hotel check-in desks to public Wi-Fi.
After Morocco, Tokyo ticket troubles, Arkia launches discounted eSIM deal for passengers
Fiji has set its sights on Israeli travelers, Fijian ambassador to Israel says
Thailand revokes chief rabbi’s citizenship, rattling Jewish community as Israeli tourism continues
Neither Waldorf Astoria nor King David: The hotel named best in Israel
Carlton Tel Aviv was named Israel's top hotel, American Colony won top boutique hotel, and David InterContinental won top conference hotel.
The city across our border that turned UN soldiers into its tourists
Tyre was for years a destination for UN soldiers, diplomats, and international workers. Now, with the end of UNIFIL’s mandate, the city faces a shift that could also affect the local economy.
Short drive from the center: Yom Kippur wellness event
Harmony in the Forest expands to two days in Bnei Shimon, featuring yoga, ice baths, vegan cooking, a lecture, and family activities.
81% of Israelis agree: This is the most important thing in a hotel room
A new survey reveals that 65% of Israelis stay at a hotel in Israel at least once a year, 73% book their vacation independently online or via an app, and price remains the primary consideration.
'We will lose the next generation too': Warning emerges from tourism sector
Tour operators warn Israel could lose future visitors due to prolonged war, despite 88% of recent tourists expressing high satisfaction.
Thailand's FM meets with Israeli envoy to discuss tourists' conduct, demands stronger action
Following the meeting, the minister delivered a firm message, saying Thailand welcomes tourists, but that does not mean “tourists of any nationality can do whatever they want here.”
Arkia announces first direct flight to Manila, Philippines, opening January 2027
Israel's first direct flight to the Philippines is set to begin in 2027.
There is no way to vacation from being Israeli, there are responsible ways to travel - editorial
Israelis are entitled to rest, travel, and enjoy the world without apologizing for their existence. And for that, they must go abroad with confidence, but also with awareness.
Eilat booms, Jerusalem lags: Here is how hotel occupancy looked in Israel
Despite the overall decline, Eilat led hotel occupancy at 88% in July. Tel Aviv saw 51%, Haifa 44%, and Jerusalem 34%. How has 2026 looked so far?
All roads lead to this Galilean kibbutz: After visiting, we understood why
Kibbutz Dafna is gradually becoming a genuine tourist destination – complete with pizza on the lawn, a vintage motorcycle museum, ice cream, and soon a deli featuring artisanal cheeses and wine.
