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Jewish, Muslim, Christian Jerusalem Old City vendors say reduced tourism is harming businesses
Vendors pointed to a shortage of flights, high airfares, and lingering fears abroad about security as the main reasons traffic into Israel has suffered.
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Despite war, Israel still beckons as its tourism industry fights to survive - from the editor
Can you guess what the world's longest flight route will be in 2025?
The longest flight in the world, from New York to Singapore, is just under 19 hours. In 2025, another world record is expected to be broken in aviation.
In spite of war, 2023 tourist numbers nearing pre-COVID
The annual figure represents an increase of 12.5% compared to 2022, and a decrease of 34% from 2019.
'Palestine' takes part in world tourism fair, Israel absent
It was not the right time to partake in a tourism fair abroad, the Ministry of Tourism said.
125,000 Israelis evacuated from their homes since start of the war
Residents of Israel's north and south have been directed to relocate for their safety since October 7.
Israel pledges half a million shekels for tourism scholarships
Set to benefit students starting their courses in October 2023, the initiative promises an equitable distribution of the scholarship funds.
China adds Israel to its recommended list for group tourism
Following the efforts of the Tourism Ministry and the Chinese ambassador to Israel, tourism and flights between the two countries is expected to increase.
Cool and fascinating places in Europe to escape Israeli summer heat in
The Israeli summer is unbearable for almost all of us, and there is no doubt that we would not refuse a short getaway to a cooler climate for a vacation.
Israel's tourism industry still hasn't caught up to pre-COVID levels
The short amount of time since the skies fully opened and the war in Ukraine are part of why tourism is still lower than 2019.
Israeli bill seeks to revive Western Wall compromise after six years
A significant change was proposed for the access to this "mixed" prayer area in the Kotel Compromise.
Why are people so scared of visiting Japan's 'gate to hell'?
The Ahun Ru Paro cave in Japan is also known as the "Gateway to Hell" by the locals. Dare to try?
