Tourism Ministry

Israeli airlines to provide exit route for tourists fleeing war with Iran, Tourism Ministry says

The Tourism Ministry has opened new aviation channels for those wishing to leave the country via Israeli airlines. A dedicated emergency system has been launched for tourists in urgent cases.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, March 5, 2026.
ISRAELIS VOLUNTEER at the site where a missile fired from Iran hit and caused major damage in Beit Shemesh, outside of Jerusalem, March 4, 2026.

Over 1,700 Iran strike evacuees living in hotels after the start of Operation Rising Lion

People visit a tourism conference at the Israel Trade Fairs and Convention Center in Tel Aviv, on February 3, 2026.

IMTM 2026 draws bigger crowds as Israel tests the first steps of tourism’s return

 Ben Gurion Airport

Israel turns to Christian pilgrims, diaspora ties, AI to reboot post-war tourism


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 birthright group lands in Ben-Gurion Airport after year-long pause.

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.

YOUNG TOURISTS meditate on the Austrian Hospice rooftop, in the Old City.

Lack of financial assistance is 'death certificate' to tourism sector

In a meeting with the Finance Committee, Director General of Inbound Tourism Organizers said that the tourism industry will collapse if the coronavirus financial assistance program is not extended.

THERE IS virtually no traffic in places that are usually packed with tourists.

Tourism Ministry pilot program for travel groups sells out in minutes

The pilot program aims to bring 20 groups of vaccinated tourists to Israel in an attempt to kickstart the economy after the coronavirus pandemic.

INDEPENDENT BUSINESS owners and workers from the tourism sector call for financial support from the government, outside the Finance Ministry in the capital on June 30.

Gaza conflict brings double trouble to Israel's tourism sector

Just a few weeks after the Israeli Tourism Ministry announced a multi-pronged plan to restart inbound tourism, rockets began firing from Gaza, slamming the industry so soon after the coronavirus.

Bomb-shelter, Ben-Gurion Airport

Philippine Airlines may launch Manila-Tel Aviv flights in October

The airline said it is in talks with Israel's Tourism Ministry about launching the route to serve growing demand from tourists and overseas Filipino workers.

PAL's Airbus A350 for the upcoming Manila-Tel Aviv-Manila service

Interfaith prayer service at Western Wall for end of coronavirus

The initiative started in Spain, where believers from the various religions conveyed prayers for the clergy to place in the Western Wall.


Israel to vaccinate, allow entry to Jordanian laborers for Passover - N12

A week after the second dose of their vaccines, laborers will be allowed to return to Jordan and reenter Israel on a daily basis.

A general view of the pool at the Royal Beach Hotel in Eilat, Israel, June 12, 2018

In shadow of COVID, Tourism Ministry to provide free 'open air' tours

There will be around 1,600 free tours available over the course of the month • "Go out for a walk and thereby help the guides and the tourism industry,” tourism minister says

Park Hama'ayanot

What is Israeli tourism going to look like in 2021?

Israel is blithely ignoring the ability to test incoming tourists or even returning Israelis.

Israelis enjoy the beach in Tel Aviv, July 15, 2020