Tourism Ministry
Israeli Tourism Month returns with nationwide activities
The Tourism Ministry initiative will take place in November with around 1,000 guided tours, hundreds of attractions and experiences at discounts of 25% and up, and discounted accommodation packages.
Jewish, Muslim, Christian Jerusalem Old City vendors say reduced tourism is harming businesses
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Salt Harvest: Major infrastructure project launched at the Dead Sea
Many hotels and tourist attractions were built on these ponds' shores and utilize their production of salt for the local tourism industry.
Gov't approves changes to NIS 300m. COVID-19 aid package for hotels
Hotels no longer need to make a choice between applying to get a property tax waiver or receiving aid, which provides financial relief for small hotels.
Israel to reopen Eilat, Dead Sea, declare them 'green tourist islands'
Entry into the green tourist areas, which house around 30% of the country's hotel rooms, will be conditional on the presentation of an up-to-date negative coronavirus test.
Tourism Ministry approves plans to develop cities in the Negev desert
The ministry intends to construct two new tourism complexes, one in the Beersheba River Park and the other in the Mitzpe Ramon Municipality.
Israeli tourism lost NIS 12.1b. this year due to COVID-19
September alone saw a 96% drop in the number of tourists entering the country – 15,100 vs. 405,000 the year before.
Blue and White minister's resignation takes effect
Zamir became the first Blue and White minister to quit on Friday.
Is Israel's Tourism Ministry cursed?
Eight out of last 12 tourism ministers didn't even last a year
Israel Start-Up Nation cycling promotes Tourism Ministry at Tour de France
The sponsorship goes along with the philosophy of the team, to present Israel as a normal society with normal people living normal lives, in the hopes that will attract visitors and warm relations.
Israel's hotel sector expected to bounce back within five years
Industry experts predict hotel revenue rates to return to 2019 levels by 2025 thanks to Israel's resilience.
Tourism Ministry to create plan to prevent rape, increase safety at hotels
The ministry will also publish an annual list of hotels that have met the program's standards.
