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


10-year-old bitten by moray eel at Eilat beach, requires surgery

The girl was playing with her family at Coral Beach when she was bitten by the fish. The bite caused deep cuts, requiring surgery under general anesthesia.

A moray eel

Israeli tourism to Morocco begins recovery as direct flights resume, locals expect economy boost

Intial demand for the direct flight from Tel Aviv to Marrakesh indicates that Israeli tourism could return to pre-war levels, when approximately 100,000 Israelis visited Morocco each year.

Menara International Airport, Marrakech.

Direct from TLV: Manila, Buenos Aires and Seoul

Over the next few months, three new major routes will open, providing direct access from Israel to the Philippines, Korea, and Argentina.

Direct from TLV: Manila, Buenos Aires & Seoul

Neither Waldorf Astoria nor King David: The hotel named best in Israel

Carlton Tel Aviv was named Israel's top hotel, American Colony won top boutique hotel, and David InterContinental won top conference hotel.

Premium Terrace Rooms at the David InterContinental Hotel.

The city across our border that turned UN soldiers into its tourists

Tyre was for years a destination for UN soldiers, diplomats, and international workers. Now, with the end of UNIFIL’s mandate, the city faces a shift that could also affect the local economy.

The Rest House became a microcosm of Tyre itself.

Short drive from the center: Yom Kippur wellness event

Harmony in the Forest expands to two days in Bnei Shimon, featuring yoga, ice baths, vegan cooking, a lecture, and family activities.

The "Harmony in the Forest" wellness event.

81% of Israelis agree: This is the most important thing in a hotel room

A new survey reveals that 65% of Israelis stay at a hotel in Israel at least once a year, 73% book their vacation independently online or via an app, and price remains the primary consideration.

65% of Israelis stay at a hotel in Israel at least once a year, Eilat.

'We will lose the next generation too': Warning emerges from tourism sector

Tour operators warn Israel could lose future visitors due to prolonged war, despite 88% of recent tourists expressing high satisfaction.

Tourists visiting the Dead Sea last year.

Thailand's FM meets with Israeli envoy to discuss tourists' conduct, demands stronger action

Following the meeting, the minister delivered a firm message, saying Thailand welcomes tourists, but that does not mean “tourists of any nationality can do whatever they want here.”

Thailand’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow meets with Israeli Ambassador to Thailand, Alona Fisher-Kamm, September 8, 2026.

Arkia announces first direct flight to Manila, Philippines, opening January 2027

Israel's first direct flight to the Philippines is set to begin in 2027.

Airbus A321 aircraft, Arkia.