Tourism

Thousands Come to Visit 'Harry Potter' in Ramle

A not-so-famous Harry Potter --- even a dead Harry Potter --- is still interesting enough to bring thousands of tourists to Ramle.

Take a Bus Across the Ocean to the Holy Land

Canadian children last week boarded a bus to travel to the Holy Land – so to speak – in a new tourism campaign by the State of Israel.

Foreign Ministry Promotes Tel Aviv

As numbers of flights to Israel increase, Tel Aviv is being promoted as a primary tourist attraction.

For First Time in a Decade, Israeli Guides in Bethlehem

Fifty Israeli tour guides were allowed to guide tourists in Bethlehem and Jericho for the first time since 2000.

Tourism Ministry Launches iPhone App: All Israel in One

New application will provide updated info on sites, tours, accommodation and events in the user’s immediate area.

Chinese Educators Study the Holocaust at Yad Vashem

For the first time ever, a group of Chinese educators has begun a two-week course on the Holocaust at Jerusalem's Yad Vashem memorial center.

Best Ever Year for Tourism

More than 3 million tourists in the Hebrew year of 5770 tops records as Israel readies for tens of thousands of visitors over High Holiday period.

6000 Students to Eilat Mega-Festival to Promote Israel's Image

A first-of-its-kind international student festival "FunJoya" in Eilat will include debates and workshops on public diplomacy and political issues.

Leftist Organization to OECD: Move Conference Out of Jerusalem

A leftist organization sends a letter to OECD asking it to move planned conference out of Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Named Best City in ME by Travel and Leisure Magazine

Jerusalem has been named the best city in the region of Africa and the Middle East by New York-based 'Travel and Leisure' magazine.

Churchgoers Heading to the Holy Land in Droves

South Florida churchgoers are heading to the Holy Land in droves, just as the best part of summer gets underway in Israel.

Tourism Booms Between Israel and Malta

While Israeli tourism to Turkey is dying on the vine, the Republic of Malta is working on a new flight route to the Jewish State.

Turkey Losing Hot Israeli Summer Tourist Dollars

Israelis have dropped Turkey as a hot tourist destination, and the former Middle Eastern ally is beginning to feel the pinch.

Tourism to Israel: 6th Consecutive Record-Breaking Month

Tourism Minister says continued tourism growth means Israel must build more hotels.

Israel Easing Visa Rules to Attract Chinese Tourists

The Tourism Ministry is turning its face to the Far East to attract more tourists. Processing visas for Chinese groups now will be easier.

‘There’s a Little Bit of Israel in All of Us’

Israel has launched a $10 million “There’s a Little Bit of Israel in All of Us” campaign. Visitors can post stories and pictures on the web.

Israel Making Plans to Attract More Tourists

Capitalizing on a recent boom, Israel's Tourism Ministry is allocating NIS 24 million to attract guests in the upcoming spring and summer.

Israeli Worries Weaken As Planes Finally Fly Out of Europe

Concern over the impact on Israel's economy may soon die down, as several hundred European flights took off for the first time in several days.

March: Largest Influx of Tourists in Israeli History

More visitors came to the Jewish state in March than in any other month in Israeli history.

Passover in Israel: Family Fun for Free

For the sixth year in a row, Bank HaPoalim is sponsoring free entrance to museums and other attractions across Israel during the Passover holiday.

February Brings Highest Number of Tourists in Israeli History

The people of Israel welcomed more visitors in February 2010 than in any other month since establishment of the Jewish state.

Tourism Soars With Record Set in December 2009

A new report confirms December 2009 as the most visitor-laden December in Israeli history.

Tourism Ministry Tees Off for Golf Courses

Move over soccer; here comes golf. The Tourism Ministry announced a $200 million investment to attract golf tourists to the Jewish State.

Travel: The High Plateau of Ramat HaNegev

A visit to the Negev should be on everyone's itinerary, because only by experiencing the desert can you understand its importance.

Tourism Ministry Seeks a Million More Tourists

Tourism Ministry, bemoaning lack of “significant breakthrough,” will hold the Herzliya Conference on Tourism next week, seeking “new thinking.”

Mongolia and Israel to Discuss Desert Tourism

What does Israel have in common with Mongolia? Deserts. The countries will develop joint tourism ventures to each other’s respective arid regions.

Dead Sea Faces Lively Competition as World Wonder

The Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, is in a high place in the competition for recognition as a world wonder.

Tourism Takes from Germany with New Berlin-Tel Aviv Route

Good news for Israel’s tourism industry: Germany’s second largest airline has inaugurated a twice-weekly flight connecting Berlin and Tel Aviv.

Developing Tourism in Samaria

The Shomron Development Company’s director, Chaim Ben-Shushan, plans to attract tourists to Samaria by opening bread-and-breakfast lodges.