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.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ministry of Tourism Director General Michael Izhakov
El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, March 5, 2026.

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.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
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

Since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion, approximately 1,700 people have been forced out of their homes and placed in hotels, needing approximately 950 rooms.

|ByTZVI JASPER
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

At the International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) 2026, the change was evident from the outset.There was a steady current of visitors moving between booths, and the exchanges felt purposeful.

|ByGABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE

Israel-China direct flights to return for first time since COVID-19 pandemic

Tourism Minister Yoel Razbozov's aim, he says, is to increase Chinese tourism in Israel to up to 10 million Chinese tourists annually by 2030.

AUGUST 22, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Chinese and Israeli flags are seen on a table during a signing ceremony in Tel Aviv, 2014

Israeli tourism is on the way back to pre-pandemic highs

Despite the pandemic delivering the haymaker of the century, the tourism industry in Israel is getting back on its feet/

AUGUST 9, 2022ByZACHY HENNESSEY
JEWS PRAY at the Western Wall on Jerusalem Day. The Kotel is the most visited site in Israel, according to the Tourism Ministry.

Tourism and Transportation ministries announce decongestion plan

To help deal with congestion and shortage of workers, the ministries will set up a dedicated website for vacancies in tourism-related industries.

JULY 5, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Sign indicates one should expect delays. Jerusalem suffers severe traffic and its public transport system leaves much to be desired (Illustrative).

Three Israeli villages selected as candidates for UN Tourism Org ‘Best Tourism Villages 2022’

The villages of Kfar Kama in the Lower Galilee, Neot Smadar in the southern Negev, and Zippori were selected out of 17 potential candidates.

JUNE 16, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Zippori gallery 465 6

Tourism Ministry to use NIS 300m. on upgrading Israel's tourist infrastructure

The ministry aims to increase incoming tourism to reach its goal of 10 million incoming tourists a year.

JUNE 15, 2022ByZACHY HENNESSEY
Travellers stand in line to check-in at Ben Gurion International Airport, on June 13, 2022.

Christian travelers: Everything you need to know to visit Israel

Opinion: Christine Darg takes you step by step through the entry process.

MARCH 31, 2022ByCHRISTINE DARG
Restarting tourism: Israel welcomes first foreign group since March 2020

Why I love Israel. It's not about Armageddon

Opinion: "I wanted our people to hear your story," writes Pastor Greg Laurie.

MARCH 7, 2022ByPASTOR GREG LAURIE
The Tel Aviv beach – before the pandemic.

Only 7% of Evangelicals have been to Israel - survey 

Some 40% of Evangelicals are "extremely interested" in visiting the country.

MARCH 4, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A South Korean delegation at the Feast of Tabernacles

Tour guides skeptical of Tourism Ministry’s latest effort to revive industry

The Tourism Ministry has committed to grant a NIS 25 million budget for guided tours for the general public by hiring qualified tour guides.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022ByZACHY HENNESSEY
Independent business owners and workers from the tourism sector protest, calling for financial support from the Israeli government, outside the Ben Gurion International Airport, on December 13, 2021

Tourism Ministry back to work as NIS 25 million is allocated to tours for general public

"This is the first step towards the tour guides’ return to employment - something that has not happened for nearly two years."

FEBRUARY 1, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Left to right: Chair of the Israel Tour Guides Association Ganit Peleg, Tourism Ministry Director-General Dani Shahar and Acting CEO, Israel Nature and Parks Authority Raya Shurki in the Tourism Ministry offices.