Tourism

New Jerusalem Tourism Website is 'Deal Haven'

Jerusalem has launched a new website to build tourism to the capital. "I Travel Jerusalem" features a red tape buster and deal finder.

U.S. TV Stars See Israel

U.S. television stars visit as part of an initiative to show the world the real Israel.

April 2012 Tourism Hits Record High

Tourism to Israel hit a record high in April, reaching figures 12 percent higher than last year's record figures.

Tourism Hits All-Time High

The Central Bureau of Statistics reported that there were 752,000 tourist entries during the first quarter of 2012, another all-time high.

Passover 2012: 100,000 at Israel's Parks, Nature Reserves

At least 100,000 people are expected to visit Israel's national parks and nature reserves this week during the Passover holiday.

Israel Plans New Birdwatching Network

Israel, crossroads of the world's major religions, is also the migration route half a billion birds. Now Jerusalem has plans for them.

Gov't is 'Go Green' on Tiberias Plan

The government has approved a NIS 145 million plan for tourism development of Tiberias.

Ben Gurion Airport on 'Fast Forward' for Holiday Travel

Ben Gurion International Airport will be on “fast forward” in order to cope with the crowds passing through for the upcoming holidays.

Tourists Ignore War Threats, Flock to Israel in Record Numbers

Israel continues to attract tourists despite talk of war with Iran. The all-time high for tourism was broken last month.

Tour Shomron Encourages Israelis to Visit Samaria

Tour Shomron was on hand at the tourism show in Tel Aviv. "Most people are happy to come to visit the Shomron. It's a beautiful region."

Israelis Refrain from Visiting Turkey as Turks Tour Israel

In the past year there has been a decline in the number of Israelis who visit Turkey. Turks, however, continue to visit Israel.

Masa Yisraeli: A Journey to Jewish Identity in Israel

Masa Yisraeli takes Israeli youth on a trip inside Israel to understand their connection to the land. It plans to expand to overseas youth.

Ancient Tel Shiloh: Proud to be a National Heritage Site

Israeli government decides to recognize Tel Shiloh as a national heritage site and provide it with funds for upkeep.

Jerusalem - A Brand Which Needs Marketing

The Tourism Manager at the Jerusalem Development Authority presents Israel's capital city as a city that connects people to one another.

Video: Tourism To Surpass Records

Israel is hosting the 18th International Mediterranean Tourism Market show. Tourism in Israel is booming – and will get even better.

'Hackers Fulfilled Divine Plan' on the Tarmac, American Says

An American woman stuck on the tarmac at Ben Gurion Int'l Airport says hackers fulfilled the Divine plan when they redirected her flight.

Egyptian Tourism Down 30% in 2011

Egyptian tourism revenues dropped nearly 30 percent last year due to its revolutionary ouster of former President Hosni Mubarak.

Jerusalem Chef Serves Up Tourism in Madrid at Largest Fair

Jerusalem chef Michael Katz is cooking up uniquely Israeli food in Madrid at the world's largest tourism fair for Spanish speakers.

Jerusalem in Race for International 'New7Wonders Cities'

Jerusalem has just entered the New7Wonders Cities contest, and there's no time to waste. Vote now for the holiest city on earth!

No Foreign Holiday Tourism for Egypt

Foreign holiday tourism is a no-go for Egypt this season, further exacerbating an already limping economy for Israel's southern neighbor.

Albania's PM: Iran, Ahmadinejad 'The New Nazis'

Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha names Iran and President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad "the new Nazis."

Fallout from Egyptian Revolution II: Tourism Cancellations

Egyptian Revolution II is just a week old, but already the tourist industry is taking its first hit. Coud Israel be affected?

Israel's Winter Tourism Drive Begins in the Americas

Israel has begun its winter tourism drive in the United States, Canada and Brazil.

Fashion Writers Flock to Israel for Tel Aviv Fashion Week

Dozens of international fashion writers converge this week on Israel as guests of the Tourism Ministry to cover the Tel Aviv Fashion Week.

Netanyahu: Voting for the Dead Sea Will Help Tourism

PM Netanyahu in a last effort to encourage votes for the Dead Sea as one of the new seven wonders of nature: It will encourage tourism.

Tourism to Israel Stable Despite Geopolitical Crises

Tourism to Israel has remained strong and stable despite the shaky world economy, and a new agreement with France is about to be signed.

Top Spanish Tour Operators Convene in Jerusalem

Two hundred of Spain's top tour operators are to meet in Israel for the first time as part of their annual convention.

Israeli Tourists Shun Egypt

Egypt, like Turkey, has shot itself in the leg, losing millions of dollars in tourism because of rabid anti-Israeli sentiment.

September a Record Month for Tourism in Israel

New figures release show that a record number of tourists visited Israel in September.

Bet El - The Dream Comes True - A New Documentary

A guided tour of Jacob's Rock in Bet El, the site of Jacob's famous dream, the basis of Jewish destiny and the promise of the Land.

Highest Standards for Separate Swimming in Lowest Place on Earth

Men and women can now swim separately at the highest standards, at a lovely new beach in the lowest place on earth. The launch was Monday.

Israel Set to Spend Millions Marketing Tourism By December

Between now and the end of the year Israel's Tourism Ministry will have spent more than NIS 40 million on marketing the nation abroad.

Israeli Chef Cooking Up French Tourism to Israel

The Tourism Ministry has brought an Israeli chef to boost tourism from France by cooking up home-grown foods at a fair.

Israel to Invest Millions of Shekels in Tourism Fair Industry

Israel will launch its next tourism effort in the international arena with a foray into the tourism fair industry, beginning with Paris.

'Seven Wonders of Israel' Competition in September

The Tourism Ministry is busy with contests this fall, co-sponsoring a new competition, the "Seven Wonders of Israel" in September.

Martha Stewart Exploring Israel

Heads up, Martha Stewart fans: The First Lady of Fine Living is touring the Holy Land, examining the sacred sites and sampling the wares.

Dead Sea Campaign Takes it to The (Coffee) Sleeve

Israel's Tourism Ministry reaches New York voters in their most beloved spot for the Dead Sea New7Wonders campaign -- the coffee sleeve.

Tourism to Israel Jumps 4% over 2010 in First 7 Months

Despite the generally bleak economic situation worldwide, tourism to Israel increased four percent over last year.

Record-Breaking Summer for Ben-Gurion Int'l Airport

This summer has been a record-breaker for Ben-Gurion International Airport, with 15% more travelers passing through than in 2010.

Hotels in ‘Building Rush’ to Meet Tourism Demand

Record tourism has prompted proposals for eight new hotels in Israel, expansion of 12 others. Jerusalem remains center of attraction.

High Demand for Investment in Tourism Industry

Tourism Ministry prepares for influx in tourism over the next few years, receives 32 requests for grants to construct or expand hotels.

Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Make Travel Magazine's List of Top Cities

Travel + Leisure magzaine has placed Jerusalem in second place and Tel Aviv in third in a list of best cities in the Middle East and Africa.

Report: 'Arab Spring' Broke Tourism to Region

The “Arab Spring” has led to an investor exodus and a drop in tourism as fears of terrorism send tourists to other destinations.

Tourism to Israel Set to Break Records

262,000 visitors entered Israel in June 2011– a record for the month of June. In the first half of 2011, 1.6 million visitors arrived in Israel.

Hundreds at Byzantine-Era Synagogue

Hundreds visit ancient synagogues in Samoa and Susiya, touring in honor of slain hikers.

Israel Tourists Boycotting Turkey

Israeli tourists go ‘cold Turkey”, avoiding a country that suffered a 59 percent decrease in visits from Israel to the once-popular vacation spot.

Jerusalem Day, A Cultural Revolution in Progress

This year's Jerusalem Day marks new records in the 44th year of the reunification of the nation's capital.

Masada Opera Drawing Tourists Worldwide

Forty journalists from 10 countries are preceding thousands of opera lovers at the Masada Fortress for a rendition of Verdi’s Aida.

Increase in Tourists Arriving by Sea

In June, 37 passenger and cruise ships are expected to anchor in Ashdod and Haifa, bringing with them an estimated 50,000 tourists and crew.

Over a Million Tourists Since January

More than a million tourists came to Israel in the first quarter of this year, despite the tension generated in the region by the “Arab Spring.”

Masada Most Popular Pay-to-Enter Tourist Site

The ancient Masada Fortress, overlooking the Dead Sea, was the most popular pay-to-enter tourist site last year, topping urban zoos.

'Israel: A Great Place to Visit, But People Need to Know That'

Israel National News TV visits the International Tourism Conference in Jerusalem and gets tips on how to improve tourism to Israel.

Russia 'at Center' of Israel's Tourism Effort

Tourism Ministry: NIS 27 million to be invested in marketing campaign in Russia and Ukraine.

45M Shekels to Counter Sharp Drop in Day Tourism from Sinai

Due to events in Egypt, the number of tourists entering Israel for a day from Sinai dropped by 83%. Tourism Ministry has a plan.

Australian Businessman Helps Jerusalem with 30-Year Plan

Australian businessman Kevin Bermeister is in Israel this week to introduce his new program to attract tourists to Jerusalem.

Israel Launches Tours in the Footsteps of Mary

Israel's Tourism Ministry has launched a new campaign offering tours to spots where it is thought that Mary, mother of Jesus, traveled and lived.

2010 Record Year for Tourism to Israel

The holy city of Jerusalem is the most visited city and the Western Wall the most popular site in the country, says the Tourism Ministry.

Record Holiday Tourism to Bethlehem

PA and Israeli officials both say this holiday season saw a record number of tourists in Bethlehem.

November: Israel Breaks Yet Another Tourism Record

All-time record for monthly tourism to Israel: 310,000 visitors. Tourism Minister explains.

Welcome! Record-Breaking Tourist No. 3,000,001 Arrives in Israel

The Tourism Ministry welcomed record-breaking tourist no. 3,000,001 in a festive ceremony at Ben Gurion airport. INNTV was there.