Monfort Lake in Ma'alot-Tarshiha has become a regional tourism hub, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. Over the past year, it has been undergoing infrastructure work for its rehabilitation.
The Israel Land Authority is issuing three tenders for hotel and commercial projects on the lake’s shore.
The first tender concerns a commercial complex along the lake’s main waterfall axis, including five plots covering a total area of approximately 3,750 m². The complex is intended for a variety of commercial uses, including restaurants, cafes, shops, and entertainment centers.
The second tender offers three plots designated for hotel and commercial use on the southern side of the lake, with a total area of over 4,200 m², allowing for the construction of up to 72 hotel rooms.
The third tender is for the construction of a hotel with up to 67 rooms.
In addition, the company “Monfort Lake” published a tender for operating a series of attractions at the site, including paintball, karting, Razor scooters, Jump Lake, a Ninja Park, and the operation of the boating area. The goal is to maximize the site’s activity as an engaging family entertainment hub throughout the year.
Yanki Quint, Director of the Israel Land Authority, said: “Investing in Monfort Lake is part of a broad effort to restore normal life and strengthen the north after a challenging period. Tourism development is not only an economic engine, it is also a means of creating hope, employment, and growth in the region. The ILA is committed to continuing to advance projects that will bring prosperity to the north and strengthen the resilience of local communities.”
Moti Ben David, Mayor of Ma'alot-Tarshiha, stated: “We are in the midst of a revolution at Monfort Lake. The new tenders launched simultaneously, after a long preparation period-covering commerce, hotels, and attractions-establish the lake as a groundbreaking regional tourism hub and one of the major transformative projects we are leading. Ma’alot-Tarshiha is an important district city in the north, and it’s time to realize its enormous potential. After the war, this is exactly the right moment to invest and build a better future in growth, tourism, employment, and new hope for all the residents of the area.”