Travel

Syria bets on tourism revival, but visitor surge faces test of security, services

The Tourism Ministry says Syria received 3.52 million visitors in the first half of 2026, up 111% from the same period last year, however, most of these ‘visitors’ were Syrian expatriates.

Visitors and local residents gather outside the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, one of Syria’s most prominent religious, historic, and tourist landmarks.
Blue Bird Airways planes

Blue Bird adds fourth weekly Tel Aviv-Amsterdam flight as summer demand rises

Air India A320neo VT-EXS; illustrative.

At least 12 hurt due to unusual turbulence on Air India flight from Thailand to Delhi

Miles, Memories, and Microphones: The Fifth Anniversary Special

Miles, memories, and microphones: The fifth anniversary special


The new trend in tourism: No more traveling – just sleeping better

Once, a vacation was measured by how many destinations we managed to see. Today, travelers aim to achieve a night of quality sleep. Meet Sleep Tourism – the travel trend putting rest at the center.

Sleep Tourism involves much more than pampering hotels or luxury mattresses

A decade after its destruction: The spectacular waterfall trail in the North reopens

Hikers will once again be able to enjoy a circular route overlooking Tanur Waterfall and the Hula Valley, and choose among three trails with varying levels of difficulty.

The trail collapsed after a stormy winter and is now ready for hikers. The Iyon Stream trail after renovation

Pumping water and prioritizing agriculture threatens ecological collapse

A new study reveals that human management and water allocation leave nature as the last consumer in line, severely threatening ecosystems, biodiversity, and local tourism.

The combination of extreme drought and artificial water diversion has created an emergency situation. Gesher Hadodot over the Jordan River

Multi-million-shekel lawsuit filed against Mano Maritime

Passengers on Crown Iris cruise claim: Broken ACs, yellow tap water, route changes, and a safety incident at Rhodes port. The company: "Most claims do not reflect reality."

Mano Maritime: "Most passengers enjoyed a vacation experience"

Meet Nasreen, the first Druze flight attendant

Nasreen Hadid, a Haifa resident, fulfills a dream while representing the co-existence that embodies her home city.

"When I address Arabic-speaking passengers in their language, they smile. They feel at home," Nasreen Hadid

Flight canceled? How to save thousands of shekels in the first 10 minutes

Before you click "cancel" or pull out your credit card, there are several steps that can protect your money and increase the chances that your vacation will still happen.

Flight cancellation is one of the most frustrating scenarios for any passenger

Every Israeli abroad must realize they are an ambassador for their country - opinion

No matter where we travel, whether or not we are “identifiably” Jewish, whether we accept the job or not, each and every one of us is a representative - and it is important to be aware of it.

Vintage illustration by Dean Ellis of the evolution of global international travel from early exploration to the jet age, 1960. Screen print.

Moldova beyond the crowds: Jewish heritage, wine and Transnistria

Moldova combines Jewish history, cave monasteries, lively markets and celebrated wineries, while Transnistria offers a striking journey into Soviet nostalgia.

STATUES OF Lenin front governmental buildings in Tiraspol.

David’s Harp Hotel & Suites Netanya: The luxury of feeling understood

David’s Harp Netanya is a hotel that understands something many modern luxury properties have forgotten: it is about understanding your guests deeply and making them feel at ease.

A STANDARD suite at David's Harp Hotel.

Global tourism shift: Saudi Arabia surges as Israel ranks last

OECD report reveals which countries have attracted significantly more tourists since 2019 and which have yet to recover.

The big winner is right next to us: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia