Israel News
Delta to resume Tel Aviv service from New York-JFK in June
Delta will resume daily nonstop service to Tel Aviv (TLV) from New York-JFK this summer, operating the route on an Airbus A330-900neo that will provide customers with nearly 2,000 weekly seats from New York to Israel.
UNWTO STRENGTHENS RELATIONSHIP WITH ISRAEL DURING OFFICIAL VISIT
Innovation, tourism for rural development and high-level cooperation were the focus of this week’s official visit of the UNWTO Secretary-General to Israel.
Delta Air Lines and EL AL Israel Airlines to launch strategic partnership
The airlines will implement a mutual codeshare and offer reciprocal frequent flyer benefits.
Wizz Air Launches New Route to Tel Aviv, Fares Starting at €54.99
Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest-growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally*, and the Barcelona Air Route Development Committee (BARDC) met earlier this month at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona – El Prat Airport to welcome a new route to Tel Aviv Ben Gourion International Airport.
Over 150,000 Israeli tourists visit UAE in 10 months
More than 150,000 Israeli tourists visited the UAE in the last 10 months of 2022, and this year also looks promising in terms of tourism growth between the UAE and Israel as the two countries hope to increase flight frequency.
Bethlehem sees Christmas tourism boost after two-year Covid hiatus
Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to gather in Bethlehem for a Christmas procession, after the town’s economy was badly hit by lockdowns. Two years of muted celebrations have given way to bustling streets, but numbers have not matched 2019’s record.
Korean Air to add flights to China, Japan and Israel
Korean Air will soon resume operations on more routes to China, Japan and Israel after a long COVID hiatus, resuming services to Shanghai, Nanjing and Qingdao in China; Sapporo and Okinawa in Japan; and Tel Aviv, Israel.
UAE, Jordan, Israel mourn passing of Queen Elizabeth of England
Queen Elizabeth II of England died yesterday at the age of 96. Her son Charles III subsequently became king
Qatar calls on Israel to allow Palestinians to attend FIFA World Cup
Qatar has called on Israel to allow Palestinians to attend this year’s FIFA World Cup tournament which will kick off in the small Gulf State in November. The request was made during conversations between officials in anticipation of a period of open diplomatic relations between the two countries
Israel Celebrates Record-Breaking Tourism Entry Numbers from the United States
The Israel Ministry of Tourism announced today new record-breaking tourist arrivals from the United States visiting Israel in the months of July and August. The country welcomed 81,800 total travelers from the United States in July 2022, a 4% increase from 2019, and 71,000 total travelers from the United States in August 2022, a 13% increase from 2019.