Travel

Tourism rebounds with 1.3 million visitors in 2025, led by US, France and UK

The leading countries of origin were the United States with 400,000 tourists, followed by France with 159,000 and the United Kingdom with 95,000.

 TRAVELERS COME and go at Ben-Gurion Airport last month
Lotan.

24 hours in the desert: How to spend a day in the great wilderness

Joal Fadiout, Senegal.

Small, tiny – but unforgettable: The little islands worth knowing

Many Chinese dress in historic attire when visiting national monuments.

Jews of China special (part 1)


At the top: This European ski resort has been named the best in the world

Val Thorens in the French Alps wins best ski resort again – 10th time in 13 years. With high peaks, a six-month season, and luxury hotels, it’s a top skiing destination.

Val Thorens Ski Resort in France.

Is Eilat on the way to a revolution? Wizz Air examines a move that could change everything

Senior Wizz Air executives arrived in Eilat to examine a permanent base at Ramon Airport, a move that could strengthen the southern airport and turn the city into an international low-cost hub.

WIZZ AIR aircraft.

Grapevine, December 26, 2025: In his father’s footsteps

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, alongside David Fattal, chats with Assaf and Nadav Fattal.

Record breakers: One million Israeli overnight stays in a European country

At the New Map conference, data showed 1M Israeli stays in Hungary, 400K visitors in Thailand, record arrivals in Azerbaijan, with talks on AI and 2026 travel trends.

Budapest, Hungary.

Israelis seek affordable snow: Price drops at ski destinations in winter 2026

Winter 2025–2026 flight prices drop at most ski destinations: Sofia $320→$275, Geneva $510→$450, while Tbilisi sees higher demand with a moderate price decrease.

Ski Resort in the Swiss Alps.

This is what next summer will look like for Israelis: Two new destinations starting at $299

Sun d’Or launches its summer 2026 schedule with 19 destinations, including new routes to Naples from $299 and Salzburg from $349. Flights will operate starting at the end of March.

Salzburg.

Kibbutz Neot Semadar: Israel's desert oasis quenches thirst for tranquility, nature’s raw beauty

Neot Semadar’s large variety of tours and workshops offers something for everyone. Perhaps this unconventional community has found the balance it was looking for after all.

NEOT SEMADAR has a dazzling desert view

Business class on wheels: The luxury bus connecting european cities

Twiliner is launching a luxury night bus offering a full bed, Wi-Fi, a bathroom, and promising significant savings in costs and carbon emissions compared to flying.

Twiliner is launching a luxury night bus

Cruises will never be the same: MSC unveils the upgraded island in the Bahamas

MSC’s private island Ocean Cay gets a major makeover: Beach wellness, AR treasure hunts, and a new LEGO® area await guests in 2026 for a fun, family-friendly, unforgettable beach day.

MSC Island.

The fate of the Israeli tourism industry

After six years of crises — from Covid to war — Israel’s Ministry of Tourism is focusing on safety, strategy, and storytelling to bring visitors back.

The fate of Israeli tourism.

December in Europe: Football, Christmas markets, and an experience you won’t want to miss

December is now when many Israelis visit Europe for Christmas markets, top football matches, and Boxing Day in London. Bookings rise as early as September.

The illuminated Christmas tree at St. Stephen’s Basilica Square in Budapest, Hungary.