News for Tourism 18 Jewish teenage girls escorted off plane in AmsterdamTour group accused of misbehavior and not following mask rules on flight from Kiev to Amsterdam. All travellers to Israel now facing 24-hour quarantineBoth tourists & Israelis returning from trips abroad will have to submit a negative COVID test or face 24 hours in quarantine upon arrival. Number of Israelis traveling abroad rising slowly but surelyNumber of Israelis traveling abroad on the rise but far from pre-pandemic rate, statistics show. Israel to open its doors to tourists next monthAll vaccinated tourists to be allowed entry into Israel starting next month, while most air travel restrictions on Israelis to be dropped. Tourists from these countries will be allowed into IsraelTourism Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen to present list of 14 countries from which tourists will be allowed to enter Israel starting May 23. US: Dozens of companies demand plan for tourism industryOver two dozen groups in tourism industry urge US Pres. Biden to plan for reopening international travel. Tourism Minister slams lockdown; 'Hasn't proven itself'Orit Farkash Hacohen: 'We need to think differently and of course responsibly!' New: North American-Jewish tourism initiative to BahrainThe Foundation for Ethnic Understanding will partner with Bahrain’s Minister of Tourism, Best of Bahrain & Da’at Travel. Israel, Bahrain sign historic tourism Memorandum of UnderstandingFirst of its kind MOU between Israel and a Gulf Arab state signed in ceremony in Jerusalem. Watch: When a Dubai tourist visits Western Wall in JerusalemVideo posted online shows Emirati tourist visiting the Old City of Jerusalem. Hassidic Jew welcomes him warmly saying: "Salam Alaikum!" New Lod visitor center blends innovation with ancient wisdomThe new “Aderaba Lod” Center for Ancient-Contemporary Innovation will be a new educational-tourist visitor center in Lod, Israel. Tourism Minister: I will vote against a full lockdown"A full closure of the entire country during the holidays is too extreme a move and has economic implications," says Minister Asaf Zamir. Greece opens gates to Israel without restrictionFM: Decision by Greek government to allow Israeli tourism, businessmen without restriction proves strong connection between countries.Will the Health Ministry add Greece and Croatia to the list of 'red countries?'Just after Israelis were allowed to travel to three countries without having to quarantine upon return, two of those countries may turn red. Israel to cancel quarantine requirements for those returning from abroad?Health Ministry recommends cancelling quarantine requirement for those returning from 'green' countries, to allow aviation to resume. Cyprus hotel transplanted to banks of Lake KinneretWith skies still closed, Israeli tourism companies perform about-face. Cancellation of heritage trips due to coronavirus cost Israeli economy $200 millionApproximately 60,000 young Jews had to cancel trips to Israel due to coronavirus, costing the economy hundreds of millions. New trends in Israeli tourismBefore COVID-19 hit the world and Israel tourism, Israel was increasing the popularity of Israel Private tours Lockdown regulations significantly eased with reopening of most businessesRestaurants, bars, pubs, swimming pools, tourist attractions to reopen. Social distancing rules to be maintained. Italy, France announce massive bailouts for tourism industry devastated by pandemicBillions of Euros to be allocated to tourism sector to prevent it from total collapse. Initiative connects out-of-work tour guide olim with clienteleWhile tourists from abroad remain unable to visit, Israelis explore country's historical, religious, cultural and ecological wonders. Israel joins alliance of 'vaccinated states'Israel joins alliance of countries that have managed to overcome coronavirus, will discuss resumption of tourism between them. Yariv Levin: Tourism sector requires urgent funding to avoid imminent collapseTourism Min. Levin urges funding to help hotel industry, tourism, survive, says sector needs to reopen gradually, but soon. Tourism Minister Yariv Levin: Crisis shows importance of tourism to economy'Unfortunately, it has taken a crisis like this to convince people of the importance of tourism for the entire economy,' says Levin. Touring Judea & Samaria - must-see spots‘Visit2Israel’ reveals must-see spots in the Holy Land - Judea & Samaria. Tourism up 16% in NovemberRevenue from incoming tourism since the beginning of the year is over $6 billion. Incoming tourism continues to break recordsIsrael's tourism industry continues growing, with revenue reaching 1.9 million in a single month. Tourism rises 11%May 2019 sees record 440,000 tourists. Government to encourage building hotels in Judea and SamariaTourism Ministry offers entrepreneurs grants for investments in hotels and guest units in Judea, Samaria, and Jordan Valley. Israel’s tourism triumphs BDS: The air bridgeTraditional Jewish-American travelers from Miami to Seattle must now compete with Silicon Valley techies, Chinese students, Indian tourists, East European Christian pilgrims, and diverse businessmen from across the planet. Amnesty against Jewish heritage sitesAmnesty report argues that tourism at these sites supports the "occupation" and is an attempt to erase Palestinian connection to the area. Discover Israel’s southern magic this winterTouring Israel? Time to go south, and "go further". Israel's south is much more than just Eilat and Mitzpe Rimon. Israel turned away a record 19,000 visitors in 2018Number of would-be visitors denied entry into Israel more than ten times higher than in 2011, hitting record high. 'Future of Israeli tourism is in Samaria'Over 50,000 tourists visit tourist and nature sites in Samaria during holiday, many visitors from abroad. Record year for tourism in Israel20% increase in tourism over the previous year, including 115% in tourism from Poland. Swiss tourism official complains about ‘Jewish guests’’ behaviorOfficial in Davos, Switzerland, complains to Jewish community about Jewish guests whose behavior ‘disturbs’ other visitors. For the first time in decades: New hotels at the Dead Sea:Tourism Ministry: El-Ad Group won tender, 400 new guest rooms will be built at Dead Sea. Record number of tourists visit Israel in first half of 20182.1 million tourist entries were recorded in the first half of 2018, a 19% increase compared to same period last year. Seeking tourists, Israel promotes a different sun and sandIsrael hopes to grow tourism in the Negev to 20% of the nation's total by 2021.Israel becoming more popular as a tourist destinationApril stats show number of tourists jumped 61% in 2 years.Report: Tourism jumped 63% in two yearsIsrael's tourism industry continues to grow, injecting $577 into the economy. Why do Israelis fly to celebrate Passover abroad?Walter Bingham followed the rise in Israeli tourism to try to understand why more Israelis prefer to leave the country on Passover. Airline to fly directly from Zurich to IsraelIn a first, leading Swiss travel airline opens a new direct route from Zurich to Eilat. Arab security guards attack Israeli booth in BerlinArab security guards verbally attack Israelis running a booth at the Berlin International Tourism Fair. 'Tourism crucial for public relations'Netanyahu congratulates Tourism Minister Levin on the record-breaking number of tourists that visited Israel in 2017.Tourism at all-time high in 20173.6 million tourists visited Israel in 2017, an all-time record, according to the Tourism Ministry. Tourism nets Israel $4.5 billion in 2017Tourism rises nearly 24% during November, Tourism Minister Levin credits additional flights, airlines, and better infrastructure.Number of travelers arriving in Israel jumps 60% in October3.3 million tourists arrive in Israel over period of 3 months, number of total visitors arriving in October rises to 464,000. Netanyahu serves as tour guide for Israel's 3 millionth touristRecord-setting visitor to Israel surprised to find Israeli Prime Minister serving as her tour guide in Tower of David museum. Israel welcomes this year's 3 millionth touristRomanian tourist greeted at Ben Gurion Airport with festive ceremony celebrating new all-time record for incoming tourism. Thousands visit Golan Heights during Chol HamoedIsraelis visit northern region en masse during sukkot holiday, celebrate 50 years since Jewish return to region. Palestinians once again provoke Israel at UNDespite diplomatic efforts by Israel and US, UN tourism organization set to approve PA acceptance as full member. 2,546,153 travelers in Tel Aviv's airportBen Gurion Airport reaches record high, with far more passengers during August than authorities expected. Special tourist visits SamariaCongressman Keith Rothfus tours Samaria with his son, says 'everyone has to come to see the place with their own eyes.' Ryanair launches new flight from Tel Aviv to RomeIn honor of launch, new tickets available from 17 euros per seat. Tourism Minister: Ryanair is part of our great tourism revolution. Tourism in Israel hits record highTourism during first half of 2017 jumps 26%, marking record high. Tourism Minister: Expect similar stats in coming months. East Asian supporters of Israel come to SamariaOn 50th anniversary of liberation of Jerusalem, a group of Israel supporters from East Asia visits Samaria. |
