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.

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

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

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


Israel launches site to keep tourists updated on COVID-19 restrictions

Following the reopening of Israel's skies, the Tourism Ministry took the initiative to launch a COVID-19 information center for incoming tourists.

 The Tourism Ministry's new landing page for news on tourism in Israel amid COVID-19

Israel's Bennett pushes tourism industry assistance package

The joint assistance package comes amid new restrictions and worries regarding the novel Omicron variant of the coronavirus.

Tourists look at a mobile phone as they stand at an observation point overlooking the Dome of the Rock and Jerusalem's Old City

How to bring our tourists back safely - opinion

Tourists were extremely regulated and restricted as most imported mutations came from returning Israelis, such as Israelis returning from Uman.

 TRAVELERS WALK through Ben-Gurion Airport earlier this year.

COVID: Announcement on allowing tourists into Israel expected next week

A plan by the Tourism Ministry to reopen the country’s borders is now being examined by the Health Ministry.

WILL GROUPS of young tourists – like this one from Uruguay – return soon to Israel?

Proposed project to construct hotels, grow tourism in Dead Sea region

 JONAS' LIFE-CHANGING moment was overcoming his car stalling at the Dead Sea.

Out of options: Israeli tour guides march in protest of closures

Israel's inbound tour guide industry is sandwiched between two different recent government decisions that have made earning a living virtually impossible.

 Tour guides protest closures on a march from Caesaria to Jerusalem, August 24, 2021.

Israel Tourism Ministry hosts Barça Legends players in Caesarea

In addition to playing their match, the Spanish team also traveled to Israel for the worldwide opening of "Barça The Exhibition", which is set to also appear in other countries in the coming months.

Israel Tourism Ministry hosts Barça Legends players in Caesarea

Tour groups visit Israel as gov’t fails to send clear reopening message

Police are to improve tracking of people under virus quarantine.

Members of the French National Assembly and Senate visit Israel's South to see the Iron Dome aerial defense system, Jul. 19, 2021.

Many hotels in Israel to lower vacation costs

Tel Aviv, in particular, where the majority of tourists are from abroad, is looking in to bring more vacationers, as the city announced earlier this month that it would include discounts on costs.

THE DAVID CITADEL – Jerusalem’s quintessential hotel experience.

Northern Israelis vote to remove 'bottom' from region's name

Residents of the Lower Galilee Regional Council will vote from Tuesday to Thursday on a new name for their community, after their mayor decided their current name had negative connotations in Hebrew.

LOWER GALILEE view from Tzipori.