Tourism Ministry
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 turns to Christian pilgrims, diaspora ties, AI to reboot post-war tourism
Israel prepared for evacuation of tourists in event of Iran attack, says Tourism Ministry head
Tourism rebounds with 1.3 million visitors in 2025, led by US, France and UK
COVID: Announcement on allowing tourists into Israel expected next week
A plan by the Tourism Ministry to reopen the country’s borders is now being examined by the Health Ministry.
Proposed project to construct hotels, grow tourism in Dead Sea region
Out of options: Israeli tour guides march in protest of closures
Israel's inbound tour guide industry is sandwiched between two different recent government decisions that have made earning a living virtually impossible.
Israel Tourism Ministry hosts Barça Legends players in Caesarea
In addition to playing their match, the Spanish team also traveled to Israel for the worldwide opening of "Barça The Exhibition", which is set to also appear in other countries in the coming months.
Tour groups visit Israel as gov’t fails to send clear reopening message
Police are to improve tracking of people under virus quarantine.
Many hotels in Israel to lower vacation costs
Tel Aviv, in particular, where the majority of tourists are from abroad, is looking in to bring more vacationers, as the city announced earlier this month that it would include discounts on costs.
Northern Israelis vote to remove 'bottom' from region's name
Residents of the Lower Galilee Regional Council will vote from Tuesday to Thursday on a new name for their community, after their mayor decided their current name had negative connotations in Hebrew.
Individual tourists to be allowed into Israel starting July 1
Tourism Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen made the announcement, but a Health Ministry official said the statement was premature.
Coronavirus in Israel: Pilot for group tourism extended to the end of June
A decision regarding the entrance of individual tourists – which was expected to be authorized starting from July 1 – will be taken later this month.
First tourist group since before pandemic to arrive in Israel on Thursday
The Israeli tourism industry has been all but closed for over 14 months, but Thursday marks the start of the post-pandemic tourism scene, with a group of 12 arriving as part of a new pilot program.
