Tourism

Haifa Port opens new cruise terminal as Israel’s tourism sector eyes recovery

The new terminal, built at an investment of more than NIS 16 million, is expected to begin operating with the opening of the cruise season on May 14.

A NEW port in Haifa.
The scene of a bus crash in Panama where an Israeli woman was killed on May 13, 2026.

Israeli woman killed, several Israelis injured in Panama highway crash

Zwack Unicum is a legendary, dark Hungarian herbal liqueur created in 1790, made from a secret blend of over 40 herbs and spices.

Soak, sip, savor: The ultimate Budapest experience

Ho Chi Minh City

After Hanoi, Arkia opens a new direct route to the Far East


One of the most isolated countries in the world opens to visitors

The Kingdom of Bhutan is opening a new airport and an innovative mindfulness city that will make it much more accessible to travelers.

One of the hardest-to-reach destinations in the world will become much more accessible to international travelers

This is the country with the best hiking in Europe

A new study examined which country is most recommended to travel in Europe, and found that it is none other than France.

The French Alps

Israel’s beautiful pedestrian mall undergoes comprehensive upgrade

After many years, renovation works will begin in Zichron Ya’acov pedestrian mall. The project will last about three months and include lighting upgrades, seating areas, shading and, landscaping.

Zichron Ya’acov pedestrian mall.

Reporters Notebook: Israel’s northern border amid peace and war

Despite ongoing tensions, Israel's northern border shows signs of quiet resilience as local communities resume life amid rising security threats.

Northern Israel registers peace amid the ceasefire with Hezbollah.

May 2026: Free entry to dozens of attractions across Israel

After being canceled during Passover, Bank Hapoalim’s project returns with free admission to 54 museums, heritage sites, and parks across the country over three weekends in May.

The aqueduct in the Armon Hanatziv Palace, City of David.

Iran crisis does not yet warrant emergency measures for tourism sector, EU says

European airlines have largely ridden out the crisis so far, with hedges cushioning costs even as jet fuel prices have risen nearly 84% since the US-Israeli war with Iran began on February 28.

A SWISS Airlines aircraft prepares to land at Brussels International Airport amid a possible jetfuel shortage in Europe, in Zaventem, Belgium, April 17, 2026.

Business by day, indulgence at night: We visited the new hotel that opened in Herzliya Pituach

The new business hotel Metro delivers exactly what it was designed for: A night of good sleep before a meeting, an excellent breakfast and a strategic location. Business and pleasure.

Metro Hotel

Armenian Quarter residents descend from genocide survivors, bishop says ahead of exclusive tours

Dating back nearly two millennia, the Armenian Church’s presence in Jerusalem is widely considered the longest unbroken Christian presence in the Old City. 

The Armenian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem.

From the Maldives to Venice: 17 destinations that could soon disappear from the map

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, in the coming decades sea levels will rise significantly – and some of the most beloved countries are expected to be affected.

Tourist congestion in Venice

Bank Hapoalim to open 54 Israeli museums, heritage sites with free admission over May weekends

The “Poalim Israeli” initiative will offer free entry on three Friday-Saturday weekends in May, with advance registration required.

Tel Aviv Museum of Art.