Tourism

A beautiful and winding path: The Golan Heights reopens

The Heights raise the bar in 2026: New sites, delicious food, and stunning winter atmosphere.

Travelers in the Golan.
Porto, Portugal.

Porto gets closer to Israelis: New direct flight route at competitive prices

Thailand.

The destination that keeps breaking records – And the world's attention returns

Carmey Avdat Winery.

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


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

There is a private infinity pool. Meet the new suite on the Sea of Galilee

The Galei Kinneret Hotel is launching the villa suite “Paula,” which includes a private infinity pool, a fenced garden overlooking the view, and personal VIP service throughout the entire stay.

Galei Kinneret Hotel

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.

The hotel on the Sea of Galilee that renovated 71 rooms and added paddle courts

Nof Ginosar Hotel is launching the renovated Village complex with 71 designed rooms, in addition to professional paddle courts—the first in hotels in northern Israel.

Nof Ginosar Hotel

Israeli tourists could soon be required to show five years of social media history to enter US

The regulations would apply to tourists from 42 countries, all US allies, enrolled in the government’s Visa Waiver Program.

El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner takes off from Los Angeles international Airport on November 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.

Birthright gears up for winter as 10,000 visitors expected in Israel, from America to Europe

“Birthright Israel is the strongest bridge young Jews have today to deepen their identity, strengthen their resilience, and build a personal understanding,” said Gidi Mark, CEO of Birthright.

Newly arrived visitors from the US.

The north awakens: The attraction everyone has been waiting for returns after more than two years

After a long suspension due to the security situation in the north, Rosh Hanikra Tourism renews the cable car activity and invites visitors to return and enjoy the grottoes and the unique view.

Rosh Hanikra Cable Car.

US proposes 5-year social media review for World Cup tourists

It's unclear exactly how social media reviews would be conducted or what would trigger the government to interfere with a foreigner's entry into the country.

 Tourists on vacation

Budapest becomes unexpected haven for Israelis as post–Oct. 7 migration surges

Graffiti is a common sight in some alleys of Budapest, but in the Jewish Quarter, visitors may also unexpectedly spot memorial stickers for fallen IDF soldiers and October 7 massacre victims.

Rabbi Shmuel Raskin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

PM Netanyahu holds phone conversation with Bolivian president amid resumed relations, PMO confirms

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with Bolivian President Paz after the renewal of diplomatic ties, emphasizing security cooperation and boosting tourism between the nations.

An illustrative handshake between Israel and Bolivia's flags.