The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/tourists/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:57:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png tourists | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/tourists/ 32 32 Israel starts allowing outbound flights, restricted to 50 passengers per plane https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-allow-outbound-flights-starting-monday-restricted-to-50-passengers-per-plane/ Sun, 22 Jun 2025 23:46:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3581493 Over 1,000 Israelis and foreigners expected to leave Monday, with cap on travelers aimed at minimizing security risk and overcrowding at Ben Gurion Airport amid Iran attacks

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]]> Israel is set to start outbound flights Monday as more than 50,000 citizens return home https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-is-set-to-start-outbound-flights-monday-as-more-than-50000-citizens-return-home/ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 18:50:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3579400 Diplomats, tourists, youth and sports groups stuck are poised to depart on half-full planes; thousands of Israelis return home via air, sea and land border crossings

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]]> Carriers expand airlift to bring Israelis home; outbound flights set to begin Monday https://www.timesofisrael.com/carriers-expand-airlift-to-bring-israelis-home-outbound-flights-set-to-begin-monday/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 20:32:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3578658 Subject to approval by a government-led exceptions committee, diplomats, tourists, foreign youth and sports groups stranded in Israel will be able to return home from next week

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]]> Some US diplomats leave Israel; embassy prepares to evacuate citizens who want to go https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-embassy-working-on-plans-to-evacuate-american-citizens-seeking-to-leave-israel/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 22:55:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3577849 Two US officials say government plane evacuated a number of diplomats, family members who asked to depart the country amid war with Iran

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]]> With Israel’s airspace closed, fleeing tourists and homeward-bound Israelis take to the sea https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-israels-airspace-closed-fleeing-tourists-and-homeward-bound-israelis-take-to-the-sea/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:50:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3576507 A growing maritime travel route is helping stranded people get in and out of the Jewish state amid war with Iran, but prices for the yacht and ferry trips are stratospheric

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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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]]> 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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]]> Canadian tourist bitten by camel while visiting Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/canadian-tourist-bit-by-camel-while-visiting-jerusalem/ Fri, 16 Jun 2023 18:37:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3035055 31-year-old tells medics she was walking with a group of foreigners in Old City when camel approached and bit her, causing what ended up as minor injuries

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]]> Brat Packer Rob Lowe spotted on ‘guys’ trip to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/brat-packer-rob-lowe-spotted-on-guys-trip-to-israel/ Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:08:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2975109 Actor returns 30 years after first visit, when he filmed a Menachem Golan action flick

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]]> Tour operators urge Finance Ministry to keep VAT waiver for tourists https://www.timesofisrael.com/tour-operators-urge-finance-ministry-to-keep-vat-waiver-for-tourists/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:05:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2956097 Tourism Industry Coordinating Office sends letter warning that ending waiver would be 'damaging and irreversible' to industry, economy and Israel's international image

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]]> Travel firms begin evacuating Israelis stranded in Peru amid deadly unrest https://www.timesofisrael.com/travel-firms-begin-evacuating-israelis-stranded-in-peru-amid-deadly-unrest/ Sat, 17 Dec 2022 15:08:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2901230 Companies launch operation to escort dozens trapped near Machu Picchu to city of Cusco, as protesters demand release of ousted president

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]]> Jerusalem Old City seller attacks US tourist over ice cream price https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-old-city-seller-attacks-us-tourist-over-ice-cream-price/ Sun, 28 Aug 2022 14:08:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2825850 Store owner arrested, charged after smashing glass over customer's head; shop closed for 8 days following incident

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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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]]> 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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