Tourism

Alone in the desert: The winter experience you didn’t know you needed

Winter is the perfect time to head into the desert. Travel to the Negev, soak in the winter sun, and discover the magic between craters and vineyards. We returned, as expected, completely in love.

Carmey Avdat Winery.
People stand inside a clothing market near the Imam Ali shrine in Najaf, Iraq, January 8, 2026.

Najaf market suffers as Iranian visitors dwindle amid Iran crisis

A man riding a horse in the deserts of Oman.

The wild jewel of the tourism world: Meet Dubai’s heiress

Three Israelis were arrested for possession of narcotics and psychotropic substances for sale, drug use, and possession of untaxed electronic cigarettes after Thai police conducted a raid on a “drug party” in Koh Phangan, Thailand on January 6, 2026

Thai Police arrest four Israelis following raid on ‘drug party’ in Koh Phangan


Several Israelis injured in bus accident in northern Thailand, one in critical condition

The Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that it's on its way to the accident site in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, where a bus carrying ten Israelis was overturned.

Motorcycles are seen at a bustling street in Pattaya, Thailand (illustrative)

Less selfies, more memories: The hottest travel trends for 2026

In 2026, travel centers on authenticity, cultural connection, and smart tech that improves every trip - helping you create a meaningful, unforgettable holiday.

Selfie on vacation.

 Bar Mitzvah in Israel: Why more families are choosing Israel for their Bar Mitzvah celebrations

Bar Mitzvah in Israel.

In an unexpected location: The new hotel that draws attention

Between art, nature, and a Mediterranean view: A cornerstone laid for a luxury wellness hotel in Ein Hod, joining a new wave of tourism development on the Carmel coast.

First hotel in Ein Hod.

Zanzibar, Seychelles, and Tokyo: This is the new alternative for Israelis

Ethiopian Airlines strengthens its route to Israel and provides access to over 150 destinations via its hub in Addis Ababa.

Zanzibar.

Philippine ambassador targets surge in Israeli tourism through direct air link

The Philippine Ambassador placed increasing Israeli tourism to the Philippines at the top of her agenda, aiming to boost Israel’s approximately 25,000 tourists to the country to 35,000 annually.

Islands of the bay and mountains, Palawan, Philippines

The most fun city to explore on foot - and it’s not what you think

A new tourism index ranked dozens of cities by walkability, nature, sleep, and sunshine - and one Mediterranean city earned a perfect score and left all the others behind.

Tourists in Athens.

This is what your cruise will look like in 2026: Six trends changing the tourism world

From short multi-night cruises, through quiet nature getaways, to cruises around major sports events – six trends that outline how cruise vacations will be planned in 2026.

MSC Cruises’ Private Island in the Bahamas.

Against all odds: A new hotel chain enters Israel

Amid Israel's tourism crisis, a new hotel chain opens four boutique hotels: Two new in Tel Aviv and two former Brown hotels in Eilat are rebranded.

FIORI Hotel in Tel Aviv.

A groundbreaking move: Visa will analyze how much tourists spend in Israel

Israel's Ministry of Tourism signs a first-of-its-kind deal with Visa to track monthly aggregated tourist credit card spending. Data is anonymous, with no privacy risk, confirmed by authorities.

Tourists in Israel.

New Israeli airline TUS IL recruiting pilots as commercial operations set to start in 2026

The company is looking for experienced Airbus A320 pilots, and is offering a promotion track to the rank of captain within two years and after 3,000 flying hours.

A Tus Airways Airbus A320-200 is seen landing at Ben-Gurion Airport, in Israel, July 12, 2021