Israel Tourism News
Israel’s tourism minister promotes travel to and in Israel
Minister Katz encourages people to visit and tour Israel – The West’s travel warnings should be cancelled – 40 Israeli companies at ITB Berlin.
Israel Government Tourist Office withdraws from WTM
The Israel Government Tourist Office has pulled out of World Travel Market London, which is due to take place at ExCeL next week (November 6-8).
Michael Ben-Baruch appointed as Director of Israel’s UK Ministry of Tourism
The Israel Government Tourism Office (IGTO) is pleased to announce that Michael Ben-Baruch has been appointed the new Director of Israel’s Ministry of Tourism in London. Hailing from the south of Israel, he brings a wealth of experience across a range of industries and will oversee all activity at the UK and Ireland Tourism Office.
Emirates unveils plans for Israel debut in June
Emirates has confirmed that it will be commencing daily services to Tel Aviv from June 23rd. The carrier will operate its three-class Boeing 777-300ER on the route.
Israel to further reopen to tourists next week
Israel will next week reopen to all foreign tourists, regardless of vaccination status, it has been confirmed. Vaccination certificates will be replaced with pre-departure and arrival PCR testing.
Israeli confirms wider reopening of tourism sector
The UK has been placed on orange list, which allows vaccinated or recovered people to come in to Israel after a 24-hour isolation period or isolate until they receive negative PCR test results.
Israel to accept Covid-19 antigen tests for travel
Passengers arriving in the destination can present a negative antigen test from the previous 24 hours. This is instead of the previous requirement of a negative PCR test from the previous 72 hours.
David Kempinski Tel Aviv to open early next year
One of the most anticipated beachfront properties in Tel Aviv will officially open its doors in February. The David Kempinski Tel Aviv is the first property from the group in Israel.
Israel to reopen to vaccinated tourists
The Israel ministry of tourism has announced that the country will be accepting individually vaccinated tourists from November 1st. Entry will be subject to proof of vaccination.
Israel urges Arab neighbours to visit during Expo 2020
Israel minister of tourism, Yoel Razvozov, has asked his country’s Arab neighbours to “come for a visit” in the spirit of the Abraham Accords and a peaceful future.
Gulf Air lands in Tel Aviv for first time
Gulf Air has commenced a commercial service between Bahrain and Tel Aviv. Flight GF972 took off from Bahrain International Airport for the first time earlier.
Six Senses Shaharut to debut in Israel in August
With all the final touches in place, the resort is already proving popular with national guests and is looking forward to welcoming international travellers as soon as border restrictions allow.