The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/tourism-ministry/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:32:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Tourism Ministry | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/tourism-ministry/ 32 32 In first since October 7 massacre, IDF reopening Zikim Beach near Gaza border https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-since-october-7-massacre-idf-reopening-zikim-beach-near-gaza-border/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:59:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3665642 Popular beach to be open to public from Thursday during daylight hours, following major renovations; 17 civilians and 1 soldier were killed there during Hamas attack 2 years ago

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]]> Travelers to Israel will soon need to apply in advance for travel authorization https://www.timesofisrael.com/travelers-to-israel-will-soon-need-to-apply-in-advance-for-travel-authorization/ Thu, 30 May 2024 20:14:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3301729 ETA system to be launched for tourists from visa-exempt countries, including US; gradual pilot program to kick off Saturday, before going into full effect on August 1

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]]> At Dead Sea hotels, lasting mental, physical traumas delay homecoming for some evacuees https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-dead-sea-hotels-lasting-mental-physical-traumas-delay-homecoming-for-some-evacuees/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:38:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3243390 Despite challenging conditions, some displaced have rejected government incentives to return, citing lingering security concerns, while others still have no homes to go back to

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]]> Israel-Hamas war ices hopes for post-pandemic tourism rebound https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-hamas-war-ices-hopes-for-post-pandemic-tourism-rebound/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 18:05:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3219686 Foreign tourism, particularly Christian pilgrimage, grinds to a halt due to the war instead of bouncing back with the mitigation of COVID-19 threat

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]]> Saudi tourism minister acknowledges historic Israeli presence at Riyadh confab https://www.timesofisrael.com/saudi-tourism-minister-acknowledges-historic-israeli-presence-at-riyadh-confab/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 17:03:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3106797&preview=true&preview_id=3106797 Ahmed bin Aqil al-Khateeb says he hopes delegation led by Haim Katz was 'received well,' as Israeli tourism minister holds slew of meetings with foreign officials

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]]> Tourism Ministry greenlights entry of Michelin Guide to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/tourism-ministry-greenlights-entry-of-michelin-guide-to-israel/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:18:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2940811 After years of negotiations, prestigious culinary rankings expected to debut in Tel Aviv, the only city where Michelin inspectors see 'feasibility' for review

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]]> New tourism minister Haim Katz vows to invest in West Bank, ‘Israel’s Tuscany’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-tourism-minister-haim-katz-vows-to-invest-in-west-bank-israels-tuscany/ Sun, 01 Jan 2023 17:36:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2914365 Likud politician says he aims to expand accommodation options to enable all Israelis to afford a vacation; outgoing minister Razvozov says he leaves behind 'functioning ministry'

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]]> 12 foreign productions win government incentives to film in Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/12-foreign-productions-win-government-incentives-to-film-in-israel/ Fri, 09 Dec 2022 07:33:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2893043 Long-awaited tax program is designed to boost Israel as a center for foreign movie and series production

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]]> Israel to build 8,000 new hotel rooms by 2023 as tourism ramps up https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-build-8000-new-hotel-rooms-by-2023-as-tourism-ramps-up/ Fri, 28 Oct 2022 05:51:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2861072 Hotel occupancy rates nearing pre-pandemic levels, though many bookings this year still Israeli 'staycationers'

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]]> Plan for amphitheater in Ramon Crater stalled as nobody bids for tender https://www.timesofisrael.com/plan-for-amphitheater-in-ramon-crater-stalled-as-nobody-bids-for-tender/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:59:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2858573 Council says economic viability of Negev Desert project -- opposed by nature authority, ministries and green groups -- is impacted by tender's nature protection demands

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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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]]> With manmade islands and jetties, new hotel plan set to transform Dead Sea tourism https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-manmade-islands-and-jetties-new-hotel-plan-set-to-transform-dead-sea-tourism/ Sun, 16 Oct 2022 06:41:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2828065 Projects in the works includes guest villas on stilts à la Maldives, spits of land reaching into the sea with a large expo dome, plus rooms along artificial inlets

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]]> Tourism levels continue climb toward pre-COVID records https://www.timesofisrael.com/tourism-levels-continue-climb-toward-pre-covid-records/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 09:48:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2814846 Visitor numbers on an upward slope, with many Israelis also vacationing in local hotels

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]]> Tourism minister says airport security dispute with Dubai far from resolution https://www.timesofisrael.com/tourism-minister-says-airport-security-dispute-with-dubai-far-from-resolution/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 22:25:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2707135 With Feb. 28 deadline looming, Yoel Razvozov says 'we've been getting further away from reaching an agreement'; Shin Bet reportedly tells airlines to prepare for flights to halt

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]]> Israel’s beauty on full display as India takes the crown at Miss Universe in Eilat https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-beauty-on-full-display-as-india-takes-the-crown-at-miss-universe-in-eilat/ Mon, 13 Dec 2021 04:21:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2665456 'Tonight we are in the beautiful country of Israel,' host Steve Harvey tells hundreds of millions of viewers in 172 countries who tuned in for live TV broadcast from Eilat

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