Israel Tourism News
Eilat airport reopens after brief shutdown
Eilat airport has reopened and resumed flights after briefly closing over security concerns. The Israeli military ordered the cancellation of all flight departures and arrivals due to security assessments, according to reports.
Record UK visitor numbers to Israel
The Israel Government Tourist Office has announced an all time record in increased visitor numbers for May 2013. Visitors from the United Kingdom rose 21 per cent to 21,277 from 17,566 when compared to May 2012 and five per cent when comparing the first five months of 2013 against 2012 to 90,162 from 85,523.
Israel signs comprehensive air transport deal with EU
In the margins of the EU Transport Council in Luxembourg, the European Union and Israel have signed a comprehensive air transport agreement which will gradually open up and integrate their respective markets, develop an aviation area with common rules, offer economic benefits for consumers and new opportunities for the industry.
Israel in major tourism drive as International Tourism Summit comes to close
Israel is in the midst of a major tourism drive, expecting to attract ten million tourists over the next ten years. This target was outlined by prime minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, at the Second Jerusalem International Tourism Summit taking place at the International Convention Centre in Jerusalem.
Jerusalem gears up for International Tourism Summit
Leading lights of the travel and tourism industry will descend on Jerusalem, Israel later this month for the Jerusalem International Tourism Summit, which will place a spotlight on ‘The New Era of Tourism’. This year a special emphasis will be placed on Urban Tourism as well as Innovative Technologies in the world of tourism and travel.
Jerusalem Innovative Tourism Summit 2013 opens in Israel
Delegates have begun arriving at the Jerusalem Innovative Tourism Summit 2013, taking place today at the Jerusalem International Convention Center. The event is expected to attract travel industry leaders and innovators in the travel technology sector from around the world.
Eilat hit by two rockets
At least two rockets have hit the southern Israeli Red Sea resort of Eilat, according to reports.
New tourism website for Tel Aviv
The Israel Government Tourist Office has launched a new which will present Tel Aviv-Yafo as a modern non-stop city for international visitors. The website will give visitors an overall visual impression of the city through a collection of images, video content and articles that showcases Tel Aviv, known as a city that never sleeps.
Israel to employ European hotel rating system
The Knesset Economic Affairs Committee has confirmed hotels in Israel will adopt a European star rating system over the coming months. Hotels will be rated according to 267 criteria, allowing consumers to make informed choices about where to stay.
Israel Car Rental best option for your Vacation in Isreal
If you are planning for a vacation in Israel, it is an abundant thought to rent a car. This is for the acumen that Israel car rental has a plenty of advantages for the tourists who desire to complete the best of their trip.
Israel to host first Jerusalem International Ice Festival
Jerusalem will take centre stage as it is set to host 35 of China’s top ice sculptors and artists from 6th March to 30th April 2012, during the city’s first International Ice Festival.
Praise for man who put Eilat on the tourist map
The British entrepreneur who transformed Eilat into an international holiday destination with his Isrotel chain of hotels has died at his home in London at the age of 87.