Travel

Hotels as targets: Dubai faces a new narrative test

Amid regional conflict, Dubai’s tourism industry grapples with shaken confidence, as travelers reconsider their vacation plans in the Gulf.

TOURISTS STAND near Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi last week shortly after an Iranian missile attack.
An El Al aircraft is seen at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026; illustrative.

Israel to gradually reopen airspace on Thursday under new plan to return stranded Israelis

An El Al aircraft is seen at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026; illustrative.

Israel preparing for gradual reopening of airspace starting next week, minister says

IDF Home Front Command issues security guidelines restricting gatherings, prohibiting workplace, educational activity amid Iran strikes, March 2, 2026.

IDF Home Front Command extends security guidelines for nearly another week


Israel Canada Hotels acquires 50% stake in two northern Israeli hotels

Israel Canada Hotels purchased a 50% stake in both the Galilion Hotel and the Kfar Giladi Hotel, both in Israel's Upper Galilee region.

The Glilion Hotel in northern Israel.

Medieval magic & farmyard feasts: discovering rural Bavaria

Join David Harris and Mark Gordon as they leave the big cities behind and head deep into rural Bavaria.

Adolf Hitler wrote Mein Kampf while imprisoned in the Bavarian town Landsberg am Lech.

El Al to launch new Europe, Asia routes in first expansion since October 7

"The new routes will provide an optimal solution for business travelers," according to the company, "and will strengthen economic ties between Israel and Asia.”

An El Al Boeing 787 Dreamliner; illustrative.

Reception: Fattal’s newest Tel Aviv addition gets it right - review

Calm, considered, and right on Dizengoff, Reception offers rare blend of comfort and convenience.

THE TIMELESS BAR at the Reception hotel.

Dan Jerusalem Hotel: Two days for the price of one at Dan Hotels - review

The Dan Hotel chain is currently running a promotion for an overnight stay during the week that includes breakfast on the day of your arrival, early entry to the room, and a free massage.

THE DAN Jerusalem Hotel’s dining room.

Tel Aviv's Hotel Nordoy or Nordau? Both spell comfort and luxury - review

The Hotel Nordoy provides that and much more from its perch at the fulcrum of city activity but in an environment of tranquility and luxurious surroundings.

THE EXTERIOR of the Hotel Nordoy.

Frozen silence, dancing lights, and a spiritual journey to Lapland

In Lapland, the Arctic silence, the endless snow, and the dancing lights remind you that the world is vast, and our moments of awe are what make it infinite.

PASSENGERS OF the icebreaker ‘Polar Explorer’ walk across the frozen surface of the Bothnian Sea.

US reiterates call for all citizens to 'leave Iran now,' in security alert on open border crossings

The US urged its citizens to "leave Iran now" due to protests, security measures, and flight disruptions. Dual nationals face the risk of detention, the travel advisory warned.

 An Iranian woman walks past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, April 26, 2025; illustrative

Not Austria, not France: The ski destination Israelis are flocking to

Snow attracts Israelis: More choose winter and ski trips, Eastern Europe gains over Western Europe, Thailand leads popular destinations, while the UK and Spain drop out of the top ten.

Gudauri ski resort, Georgia.

Israeli tourists flocking to Azerbaijan, Baku to up flights to Tel Aviv, official tells ‘Post’

Despite regional unrest, Israeli visits to Azerbaijan surged last year, with tourism officials citing expanded flights and long standing ties between the countries.

Baku, Old city and Flame towers