Tourism Ministry
Jewish, Muslim, Christian Jerusalem Old City vendors say reduced tourism is harming businesses
Vendors pointed to a shortage of flights, high airfares, and lingering fears abroad about security as the main reasons traffic into Israel has suffered.
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Despite war, Israel still beckons as its tourism industry fights to survive - from the editor
Tourists arrested at Machu Picchu after taking nude photos
Two tourists were removed from the premises at Machu Picchu world heritage site after stripping down for photos.
Birthright Israel sees 40% drop in Diaspora participants
Budget cuts, Covid-19 and the "government's attitude towards Birthright Israel" have resulted in a dramatic change in participation.
Georgia and Israel sign tourism agreement for the first time
Israel and Georgia will strive to promote joint programs, marketing materials and information on tourism investments.
Sisters Rina and Maia Dee killed in Jordan Valley terror attack
Mother of Israeli sisters still in critical condition • Defense minister bolsters Israel Police with military forces
Israeli VAT exemption for tourists to continue despite FM's objection
The decision follows lengthy discussions about the state budget between Katz and the Finance Ministry, which had hoped to increase state revenue.
Israel's Tourism Ministry to invest NIS 340m in tourism infrastructure
The Tourism Ministry's Development Budget Committee approved a budget that includes the establishment of dozens of public tourism infrastructure projects.
Here’s how Israel plans to pull millions more tourists in 2023
Israel pulled in a staggering amount of tourists in 2022. Now, it's time to look at how the Jewish State plans to better that this year.
You will not believe how many tourists came to Israel in 2022
An unreal number of tourists came to Israel in 2022, injecting NIS 13.5 billion into the economy.
Jerusalem Santa sends Christmas greetings from hot air balloon over city
Jerusalem's local Santa Claus, Issa Kassissieh, does this annually at places across Israel.
Foreign film production is coming to Israel in 2023
The applications will create an influx of more than NIS 172 million in investment in movie and TV productions in Israel, according to the Tourism Ministry.
