Tourism

Renewal in Tel Hai courtyard: Entrance foyer to be built with investment of some NIS 10m.

The Upper Galilee Regional Council has announced a public architectural competition for the design of the historic foyer, with the aim of transforming the site into a leadership and education center.

Tel Hai courtyard.
On the right: Rakefet Levy, Yeela Bitton De-Lange, Neta Peleg-Briskin, Michael Itzhakov, Tsachi Namir, and Meital Studenya.

Jerusalem strengthens tourism sector: Some 80 professionals meet in the city

The text in Thai: “Operation to Restore Thailand,” “This is Thailand – Thais must not sit idly by.”

Thai political activist calls to limit Israelis' stay to 15 days

A renovated leisure area at the marina and a new public square planned for Eilat’s northern promenade.

From the sea to the promenade: How Eilat is transforming its entire coastline


French court gives Irish man suspended sentence for antisemitic threat to Jewish couple

Patrick O’Brien, 60, told an Australian Jewish couple it was a shame Hitler hadn’t finished the job, then threatened to shoot the wife. Jewish groups say the sentence is too lenient.

Patrick O'Brien, an Irish man who was filmed confronting a Jewish couple in a supermarket in Avignon, France in August.

Metula is back: This is what the town that returned from the ruins looks like today

After three years of war, the northern town is trying to bring back travelers with historic hotels and entertainment venues that are welcoming guests once again.

There is almost no sign of the war’s destruction. Metula, October 2026.

Arava offers 28 attractions for NIS 130 until April: What does it include?

A new tourism card will offer entry to attractions, tours, culinary tastings, and more, Also: Anyone who books two nights at participating regional accommodations will receive the card as a gift.

Entrance and lantern tours. Timna Park.

Summer surprise: Israeli tourism to Slovakia jumps by 204%

The number of Israeli visitors to the country since the beginning of the year is more than double compared to the same period in 2025.

Slovakia.

Israeli woman visiting Thailand has visa revoked following conduct complaints by locals

The 33-year-old is not the first Israeli to face immigration enforcement measures on Thailand's popular tourist islands.

Bangkok, Thailand.

Two Tel Aviv luxury hotels rank among Middle East's best in international travelers' poll

Condé Nast Traveler magazine published the results of its 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards on Oct. 6, ranking the David Kempinski 11th among Middle Eastern hotels with a score of 95.02.

The David Kempinski Hotel in central Tel Aviv.

Choosing love: Street party in Tel Aviv on Election Day

Music, food, design, tattoos, and drinks: The VOTE LOVE event will take place on October 27 in Tel Aviv. Entrance is free, and visitors can arrive before or after voting.

VOTE LOVE event by LoveMakers.

Ezuz to be authorized, transformed into tourist village

The Israel Land Authority approved a plan for the small community, including 316 accommodation units, a hotel, commercial and tourism complexes, cafes, galleries, and an archaeological park.

The desert community will become a tourist village featuring hundreds of accommodation units. A guest cabin in Ezuz.

Israeli man killed in motorcycle accident in southern Thailand, Foreign Ministry confirms

The precise circumstances of the accident have not yet been released, although neither news reports nor official ministry statements suggest foul play.

Bangkok, Thailand.

Jerusalem opens its doors: Free Open House tours this month

For six days in October, private homes, unique buildings, and sites usually kept behind closed doors will open to the public as part of the Open House festival.

The Chicken Coop House in Jerusalem.