Israel Ministry Of Tourism News
Israel to reopen to travellers this weekend
Tourism officials in Israel hope to reopen borders for the first time in a month by cancelling a list of high-infection red countries, including the UK.
Shahar appointed director of Israel ministry of tourism
The government of Israel has confirmed the appointment of Dani Shahar as director general of the ministry of tourism. Shahar will replace Amir Halevi, who has served in the position for nine years.
Israel delays reopening of borders to individual tourists
The government of Israel has postponed the reopening of the country to individual tourists by a month. Guests had been expected to arrive from the start of July, but this has now been delayed until August 1st.
Israel welcomes first post-Covid-19 tour group
Israel has welcomed the first British group of tourists since the Covid-19 outbreak as part of its process of gradually reopening borders to vaccinated international visitors.
Razvozov appointed Israel minister of tourism
In a handover ceremony at the ministry of tourism offices, Yoel Razvozov said he intends to work vigorously to bring the tourism industry back to full operations.
Israel to lift all Covid-19 regulations next week
Coinciding with the pilot program to allow the first groups of vaccinated tourists to visit Israel, the Israeli health ministry announced that from Tuesday all remaining coronavirus restrictions will be lifted.
Virgin Atlantic records uptick in demand for Israel
Virgin Atlantic has seen a surge in bookings for flights to Israel, following the announcement that it was one of just twelve destinations on the government’s ‘green list’ on Friday.
Israel to reopen to group travel in mid-May
Israel will be reopening its borders to international travellers on May 23rd after more than a year. However, visitors will have to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and will be expected to travel in groups.
Odyssey of the Seas to make debut in Israel
Royal Caribbean will begin sailing from Israel for the first time this summer, with the arrival of brand-new ship, Odyssey of the Seas. The vessel will offer three- and seven-night trips in May.
Israel tourism begins reopening as country emerges from lockdown
With around 4.3 million people having received at least one shot of a Covid-19 vaccine, Israel is currently preparing to reopen its economy. The exit plan is based on the purple and green badge scheme.
Israel suspends all international flights
The ban on flights will come into force from 22:00GMT and last until the end of January, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement.
Israel hopes to reopen to tourism this summer
A new plan includes adaptation to the Covid-19 era in all areas covered by the activities of the ministry of tourism, including marketing, infrastructure and the tourist experience.