Tourist

The Israeli tourist city that surpassed Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

A strong summer boosted Haifa's hotel sector: "We saw a non-negligible rise in overnight stays in August, with about a 15% jump in our city hotels."

|ByBATYA GILADI
Botanica Hotel from the Fattal Limited Edition Collection.
Passengers wait at a taxi stand outside the terminal at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Andhra Pradesh's Bhogapuram on September 5, 2026.

Israeli man detained in India for carrying live cartridge of ammunition leftover from IDF service

“A live cartridge was recovered from the baggage of an Israeli national during security checking at Kangra airport on Tuesday," said Kangra Superintendent of Police Kulbhushan Verma.

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

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.”

|ByYOAV ETIEL
Finland.

The European country strengthening ties with Israel – and Israelis are already discovering it

As Finland cuts UNRWA funds and boosts Israel security ties, it emerges as a top destination - from the Northern Lights to lakes and saunas.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI

Birthday getaway gone wrong: Tourist hauled off into Italian jail over identity mix-up

"The nightmare is over," Ovidiu Andronache said after nearly a month behind bars because police mistook him for a convicted thief.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An Adriatic beach.