News for Tourism Ministry Incoming tourism continues to break recordsIsrael's tourism industry continues growing, with revenue reaching 1.9 million in a single month. 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 Triumph - luxury hotels beckonThe torch of tourism ignites peace. The greater Israel’s tourism triumph, the more irresistible is the concept of peace with its neighbors because all could gain from working together. 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. Record-breaking 4.12 million tourists visit Israel in 2018Number of tourists visiting Israel in 2018 soars by 14% of previous year, hitting all-time record. First time: China to Israel in 8 hoursFirst flight of China's Sichuan Airlines lands at Ben-Gurion Airport; 'Line will lead to further growth in incoming tourism to Israel.' London conference highlights growth of Israel's hotel industryIsrael's hotel industry can expect a second year of strong growth, report says. Wizz Air opens new route from Romania to Tel AvivSibiu becomes sixth Romanian city to operate direct route to Tel Aviv.Tourism at all-time high in 20173.6 million tourists visited Israel in 2017, an all-time record, according to the Tourism Ministry. New London-Tel Aviv flight to cost only 309 NISWizz Air announces new direct London-Israel route to begin operating in June, says tickets already available on company site. 'Everyone who wants to live free needs a strong Israel'Tourism Minister says media presents image of Israel 'very different' than reality, everyone who values democracy should support Israel. Tourism Min. Moves to Woo Europeans to Eilat$48.50 to be offered to every passenger who visits the resort town in winter 2015-16 and lands at Ovdah airport to counter tourism crisis. Former Tourism Minister Accused of Bribe-TakingFormer Minister of Tourism, Stas Misezhnikov, is being investigated over charges of bribery. Tourism Ministry Reaches Out to Help IndustryThe Tourism Ministry has announced an aid package to help tourism-oriented businesses damaged in Protective Edge. August Tourism Lowest Since 2007 Due to Gaza Op.32% decrease in tourist entries in August, as tourism ministry scrambles to recover from Hamas terror war. Lufthansa Suspends Israel Flights for Another DayGerman aviation giant extends cancellations, but 22 carriers continue flights; Transportation Ministry preparing for 'the day after'. Boost to Christian Tourism Expected from PopeChristian tourism, which accounts for about 60 percent of all incoming tourism, set to rise. 'Vatican to Gain More Control Over David's Tomb'Israel may not transfer the site to the Vatican outright, but it might allow more Christian control over the site. Is this a slippery slope? Bibi Meets Hollywood, Touts Tourism ProjectPeter Greenberg joins one of the most pivotal figures in the world—Binyamin Netanyahu—for Israel: The Royal Tour. Ministry: October a Record Month for TourismIsrael set a tourism record last month, as 339,000 tourists entered the country in October 2013 – 14% more than a year earlier Israeli Hotels to Retain 'Five Star' StatusA plan by the Tourism Ministry for an objective ranking of hotels in Israel has been scuttled Israel Launches Winter Tourism Campaign in RussiaIsrael has launched its annual winter tourism campaign, this year in Russia and Ukraine at a cost of NIS 8 million. New Hotel for Seaside City of AshkelonThe Tourism Ministry has just approved construction of a new hotel for the coastal city of Ashkelon. Restoring Tourism to South is 'National Mission'Tourism Minister Stas Misezhnikov, top ministry officials call renewed tourism and income to the south a “national mission.”Tourism Ministry Prepares South for 'Day After'Israel's Tourism Ministry has hundreds of thousands of shekels' worth of aid for southern Israel after Operation Pillar of Defense ends.Tourism Minister Leads Playboy Lifestyle – ReportDrunkenness and cavorting at nightclubs is minister's routine, according to Channel 2 report denied by minister. Bulgaria, Israel to Strengthen Strategic TiesIsrael and Bulgarian will strengthen their strategic cooperation on security and tourism, Tourism Minister Stas Misezhnikov said Monday. Israel Plans Tourism Overhaul at the Dead SeaIsrael's Tourism Ministry is planning to upgrade the hotel strip area at the southern end of the Dead Sea. April 2012 Tourism Hits Record HighTourism to Israel hit a record high in April, reaching figures 12 percent higher than last year's record figures. Stearns at NRB Breakfast: “We Will not be Silent"The National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Nashville, Tenn. featured a proudly pro-Israel event. Jerusalem Chef Serves Up Tourism in MadridJerusalem chef Michael Katz is cooking up uniquely Israeli food in Madrid at the world's largest tourism fair for Spanish speakers. Jerusalem Runs in New7Wonders CitiesJerusalem has just entered the New7Wonders Cities contest, and there's no time to waste. Vote now for the holiest city on earth! Israel's Winter Tourism Drive BeginsIsrael has begun its winter tourism drive in the United States, Canada and Brazil. Tel Aviv Fashion Week a Top Global DrawDozens of international fashion writers converge this week on Israel as guests of the Tourism Ministry to cover the Tel Aviv Fashion Week. 'Seven Wonders of Israel' CompetitionThe Tourism Ministry is busy with contests this fall, co-sponsoring a new competition, the "Seven Wonders of Israel" in September.Dead Sea Campaign On a SleeveIsrael's Tourism Ministry reaches New York voters in their most beloved spot for the Dead Sea New7Wonders campaign -- the coffee sleeve. |
