The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/tourism-in-israel/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:23:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png tourism in Israel | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/tourism-in-israel/ 32 32 New direct Tel Aviv-Manila route set to spur tourism and trade ties with Philippines https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-direct-tel-aviv-manila-route-set-to-spur-tourism-and-trade-ties-with-philippines/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:32:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3893395 Arkia to launch first nonstop flights ​between Tel Aviv and Manila on Jan. 3, 2027; Philippine ambassador says new route is springboard to free trade agreement with Israel

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]]> Trading security for spirituality, former official co-launches pilgrimage route to Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/trading-security-for-spirituality-former-official-co-launches-pilgrimage-route-to-jerusalem/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:49:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3719571 After an epiphany on a dreary morning, Golan Rice quits El Al job, sets out to co-found the Way to Jerusalem for pilgrims from all walks of life to form connections and share stories

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]]> Visitors to Israel face a new headache from Jan. 1: Applying for a travel permit https://www.timesofisrael.com/travelers-to-israel-face-a-new-headache-applying-for-a-travel-permit-from-jan-1/ Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:12:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3448885 Foreign nationals from visa-exempt countries seeking to visit Israel, including those from the US and European Union, will have to apply for a travel permit and pay a $6.80 fee

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]]> US tourist who smashed ancient statues may have ‘Jerusalem syndrome’ — lawyer https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-tourist-who-smashed-ancient-statues-may-be-suffering-jerusalem-syndrome-lawyer/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:10:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3113536&preview=true&preview_id=3113536 At suspect's remand hearing, attorney says police and the man have agreed to a psychiatric examination after he caused serious damage to Roman-era sculptures at Israel Museum

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]]> US tourist arrested for smashing Roman-era statues at Israel Museum https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-tourist-arrested-for-smashing-roman-era-statues-at-israel-museum/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:20:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3113068 Museum says artifacts damaged by 40-year-old visitor date back to 2nd century CE; police say suspect thought statues 'go against Torah'

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]]> Hotels okayed for Zichron Yaakov wine tourism complex https://www.timesofisrael.com/hotels-okayed-for-zichron-yaakov-wine-tourism-complex/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 22:28:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2930596 Planners give green light to component of well-aged Wine Park development, slated to include homes, galleries, workshops and more wine-centric attractions in the northern city

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]]> Israel welcomes over 2 million tourists in 2022 amid steady post-COVID recovery https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-welcomes-over-2-million-tourists-in-2022-amid-steady-post-covid-recovery/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 14:57:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2881907 Vacationing Israelis outpace foreign tourists in hotel stays as number of rooms increases sharply

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]]> Birthright to cut up to a third of its free trips to Israel for young Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/birthright-to-cut-up-to-a-third-of-its-free-trips-to-israel-for-young-jews/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:36:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2879353 CEO Gidi Mark says decision made due to 'significant cost increases' in programming, barring a 'major immediate increase in fundraising'

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]]> Israel’s tourism minister channels James Bond in promotional video https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-tourism-minister-channels-james-bond-in-promotional-video/ Sun, 16 Oct 2022 09:33:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2853327 Judoka-turned-politician Yoel Razvozov wades through water shirtless and dresses in a tuxedo similar to Daniel Craig's take on fictional British spy

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]]> After two pandemic years, world sees summer travel bounce — and chaos https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-two-pandemic-years-world-sees-summer-travel-bounce-and-chaos/ Sat, 02 Jul 2022 04:55:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2791093 Israelis and Palestinians among those hoping for a rebound from COVID woes, but the recovery is likely to take time

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]]> Away for 2 years, foreign owners flock back to Israel homes as COVID rules are eased https://www.timesofisrael.com/away-for-2-years-foreign-owners-flock-back-to-israel-homes-as-covid-rules-are-eased/ Tue, 17 May 2022 16:39:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2736702 Non-citizens who own second homes in Israel are once again able to reach them, though many are finding time did not treat their properties well

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]]> Israel said barring Ethiopian Christian pilgrims from country, for fear they’ll stay https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-said-barring-ethiopian-christian-pilgrims-from-entering-country/ Mon, 14 Mar 2022 08:10:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2723433 In letter cited by Israeli TV, immigration authorities tell tourism agencies not to let groups because of concerns they won't return home due to ongoing civil war

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]]> Sierra Club nixes Israel trips amid pressure by progressives, anti-Zionists https://www.timesofisrael.com/sierra-club-nixes-israel-trips-amid-pressure-by-progressives-anti-zionists/ Sat, 12 Mar 2022 22:30:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2722411 US-based environmental nonprofit accused of 'greenwashing' Israeli-Palestinian conflict, cancels visits to Jewish state while keeping planned trip to China

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]]> At Dead Sea museum, chemical firm evokes past pioneers as it bids to keep mining https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-dead-sea-museum-chemical-firm-evokes-past-pioneers-as-it-bids-to-keep-mining/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 06:06:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2686718 With movies and virtual reality, guided tour through reconstructed huts combines Zionist history with ICL's push for renewal of mineral extraction license

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]]> In 2021, should Miss Universe still be a thing? Those involved weigh in https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-2021-should-miss-universe-still-be-a-thing-those-involved-weigh-in/ Tue, 14 Dec 2021 16:24:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2665798 The competition, hosted this year in Eilat, was the target of vocal criticism from those who view beauty pageants as outdated, sexist and damaging to young women

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