Haim Katz
IMTM 2026 draws bigger crowds as Israel tests the first steps of tourism’s return
At the International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) 2026, the change was evident from the outset.There was a steady current of visitors moving between booths, and the exchanges felt purposeful.
Israel intends to name new Negev town after slain hostage Ran Gvili, Netanyahu announces
Power struggles emerge in Netanyahu's Likud internal elections ahead of national primaries
Israeli gov't approves 2026 health cm'tee to approve medications, tech with NIS 650 budget
Israel aims to woo Christian tourists as Gaza war continues
NRB, which opens Tuesday, is the world's largest convention for Christian media. This year, more than 4,000 communicators will take part in the event.
Israel's tourism soared in 2023, yet faces new challenges post-war
Israel's tourism sector, having marked a record-breaking year in 2023, is currently contending with the challenges that follow in the face of the war.
In spite of war, 2023 tourist numbers nearing pre-COVID
The annual figure represents an increase of 12.5% compared to 2022, and a decrease of 34% from 2019.
In historic first, Israeli minister publicly visits Saudi Arabia
The visit to Saudi Arabia comes as Israel and Saudi Arabia continue efforts to reach a normalization agreement and as Saudi's Nayef Al-Sudairi is credentialed as ambassador to the PA.
Israeli judicial reform protesters to disrupt Ben-Gurion Airport next week
The protest movements announced they would launch a series of disruptive actions starting on Saturday night.
Haim Katz talks up tourism to Israel in New York visit
According to Eyal Carlin, consul commissioner for North America, 40% of Israel tourism comes from the US.
Israeli VAT exemption for tourists to continue despite FM's objection
The decision follows lengthy discussions about the state budget between Katz and the Finance Ministry, which had hoped to increase state revenue.
Israel's budget committee approves state budget, cuts it close
After lengthy discussions that ended hours before Shabbat, the government approved the budget for next year.
Israel's Tourism Ministry to invest NIS 340m in tourism infrastructure
The Tourism Ministry's Development Budget Committee approved a budget that includes the establishment of dozens of public tourism infrastructure projects.
You will not believe how many tourists came to Israel in 2022
An unreal number of tourists came to Israel in 2022, injecting NIS 13.5 billion into the economy.
