Tourism

Thai political activist calls to limit Israelis' stay to 15 days

Hundreds of protesters participated in a rally against Israelis on Phuket Island. In September, the protest leader led a demonstration outside the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok.

The text in Thai: “Operation to Restore Thailand,” “This is Thailand – Thais must not sit idly by.”
A renovated leisure area at the marina and a new public square planned for Eilat’s northern promenade.

From the sea to the promenade: How Eilat is transforming its entire coastline

Patrick O'Brien, an Irish man who was filmed confronting a Jewish couple in a supermarket in Avignon, France in August.

French court gives Irish man suspended sentence for antisemitic threat to Jewish couple

There is almost no sign of the war’s destruction. Metula, October 2026.

Metula is back: This is what the town that returned from the ruins looks like today


Ben-Gurion Airport parking lots full as holiday travel surge leaves passengers seeking alternatives

The Israel Airports Authority announced Sunday that all parking lots at Ben-Gurion Airport are full because of heavy passenger traffic during the High Holy Days.

Lines at the Ben-Gurion airport.

Sukkot Guide 2026: Fun family activities in and around Jerusalem

Now it’s up to you to choose which activities your family will enjoy. Whatever you do, you’ll be sure to have fun in Jerusalem this Sukkot!

Dead Sea Tourism jeeping.

Becoming Israel’s Tuscany: Gov’t launches ‘Biblical Trail’ initiative to promote West Bank tourism

The NIS 3.2 million tourism project will include an accessible promenade and suspension bridge connecting the Eilon Moreh Heritage Center with the summit of the Mount Kabir Nature Reserve.

Israeli officials lay cornerstone of the new "Joshua Trail," the first in its "Biblical Trails" initative, near Elon Moreh, September 24, 2026.

InterContinental David Tel Aviv wins top conference hotel award for fifth year

The World Travel Awards recognize achievements across the global travel and tourism industry, with winners selected through an international voting process involving travel professionals.

InterContinental David Tel Aviv

Sukkot 2026: Guide to children's activities, events, and attractions in Israel

Car races in Arad, a theater festival in Acre, extreme experiences in Jerusalem, creative workshops in museums, guided tours in nature – and also lots of free events.

Cultural and art performances for the whole family at the national parks. Mamshit National Park.

Antiques, AI, and a planetarium: The new attraction coming to the Golan

The Golan Antiquities Museum is moving to the Ancient Katzrin Park, where a new complex combining archaeology, technology, artificial intelligence, and a planetarium will be established.

Rendering of the Golan Museum in Katzrin.

Israeli man reported missing while trekking Greece's Mt. Olympus

Yogev set out on Sunday for a hike in the Mount Olympus region, his family told the press, adding that they lost contact with him shortly after that. 

Ami Yogev, 46, who went missing on September 22, 2026 while hiking in Greece.

76 rooms, including 2 villas: The new hotel set to open on Israel’s most beautiful beach

The Travelers Hotels chain is investing in a new project in Achziv – a hotel featuring rooms, villas, and glamping, scheduled to open in late 2027.

Rendering of the new hotel by the Travel Hotels chain in Achziv.

'Go die in your own country': Thai PM comes down on foreigners wanting private cemeteries

Anutin did not explicitly mention Israel or a Jewish cemetery. However, his remarks came just days after a highly publicized controversy surrounding a Jewish cemetery in Chachoengsao Province.

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul attends a press conference with Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (not pictured) at the Mandarin Oriental hotel, during his official visit to the country, in Bangkok, Thailand, September 2, 2026.

From hotel to hotel by cable car: Reaching the pool from the air

Below lies a luxury hotel in the heart of Tbilisi, while above sits a mountain golf and spa resort. Connecting them is a private cable car transporting guests nearly lobby-to-lobby.

Within about ten minutes, travelers move from Freedom Square to the mountain resort.