As the Tkuma region seeks ways to rise again, the state is aiming to turn tourism into a true growth engine - with an offer that’s hard to refuse: build a new hotel or expand an existing one in the Gaza Envelope, and the state will cover up to one-third of the investment.
As part of this initiative, the Tkuma Administration and the Ministry of Tourism have issued a call for proposals to developers, focusing mainly on “Track B” - intended for projects that have not yet received a building permit. In this track, priority will be given to communities in the region, and the state’s participation rate is expected to rise from 20% to 33%.
To enable this incentive, the Tkuma Administration has earmarked NIS 39 million from the five-year plan budget, and together with funds from the Ministry of Tourism, the total allocation could reach around NIS 100 million. The administration has pledged to maintain these conditions in the coming years and to encourage developers to seize the opportunity.
The procedure itself includes three application tracks:
Track A – Investments: For projects with building permits.
Track B – Building Permits: With priority for the Gaza Envelope region.
Track C – Finishing Works: For projects already under construction.
The administration is also working to apply the increased subsidy rate to Track A starting next year.
The Tkuma Administration emphasizes that this is a rare opportunity to turn the region into an emerging tourist destination, offering advanced lodging solutions and high-quality hospitality.
“Our goal,” they stated, “is that those who enter the market now will profit twice - from the increased incentives and from the future demand that’s expected to grow in the area.”