Tourism Ministry
Tourism Ministry director-general to visit US in push to boost incoming tourism to Israel
"We want to remind everyone that Israel remains a compelling, dynamic and safe destination for both tourism and investment," says Michael Izhakov.
Israeli airlines to provide exit route for tourists fleeing war with Iran, Tourism Ministry says
Over 1,700 Iran strike evacuees living in hotels after the start of Operation Rising Lion
IMTM 2026 draws bigger crowds as Israel tests the first steps of tourism’s return
Israel welcomes record-breaking 4.55 million tourists in 2019
The leading source countries for incoming tourism between January and November 2019 were the United States, followed by France, Russia, Germany and Britain.
Shortage of affordable hotels could hamper Israeli tourism boom
Foreign investors rush to enter market heating up in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Dead Sea
MEININGER group secures Tel Aviv location for hybrid hotel
A mix of traditional double rooms and dormitory beds will be on offer to guests
Study: Hotels in Israel enjoying record demand, increased revenues
More than 4.1 million tourists visited Israel in 2018, an increase of 14% from 2017 and 42% from 2016, according to the Ministry of Tourism.
A new kind of tourist destination: Wineries, field tours and animal farms
Now there are nearly 3,000 agricultural and rural tourism sites found throughout the country for a new kind of Israel experience.
Israel welcomes 10% increase in tourists in 2019
"Summer begins with a hike in tourist arrivals to Israel," said Tourism Minister Yariv Levin.
93% of tourists in Israel enjoyed their trip - tourism survey
Tourism Minister Yariv Levin said: "The year 2018 was a record year for incoming tourism to Israel, with more than 4 million tourists."
New bill allows hotels in Eilat to build faster, with cheaper-priced stays
Due to the amendment to this bill, these hotels with hundreds of rooms are now defined as a part of national infrastructure.
Israel’s golden age of tourism
The Tourism Ministry expects the number of incoming tourists to exceed 4 million; the country must ensure that infrastructure catches up and grows in tandem.
Record 4 million tourists to visit Israel by end of 2018
There were approximately 13% more tourist entries in 2018 than 2017. Comparatively, the increase in global tourism has only grown by 4%.
