Tourism
This is what your cruise will look like in 2026: Six trends changing the tourism world
From short multi-night cruises, through quiet nature getaways, to cruises around major sports events – six trends that outline how cruise vacations will be planned in 2026.
Against all odds: A new hotel chain enters Israel
A groundbreaking move: Visa will analyze how much tourists spend in Israel
New Israeli airline TUS IL recruiting pilots as commercial operations set to start in 2026
Is Eilat on the way to a revolution? Wizz Air examines a move that could change everything
Senior Wizz Air executives arrived in Eilat to examine a permanent base at Ramon Airport, a move that could strengthen the southern airport and turn the city into an international low-cost hub.
Delta launches service that will change the flying experience once and for all – Israel included
Delta Air Lines hits milestone: 1,000 planes now have fast, free Wi-Fi with T-Mobile. 75% of the fleet connected, expanding to international flights including Israel.
Israeli tourism to Japan jumps sharply as yen weakens
Israel tourism to Japan in April increased by 88% from 2024 to 2025, according to Eshet Tours VP Shirley Cohen-Orkaby.
NIS 500 per night: A new Israeli hotel in Greece’s surprising destination
The Fattal hotel chain has opened the NYX Thessaloniki Hotel with an investment of 22 million euros, located in a historic building in the heart of the city.
Kibbutz Neot Semadar: Israel's desert oasis quenches thirst for tranquility, nature’s raw beauty
Neot Semadar’s large variety of tours and workshops offers something for everyone. Perhaps this unconventional community has found the balance it was looking for after all.
Coffee carts on your way to a trip? you can find them at the push of a button
Pango users can now find coffee carts nationwide and navigate to them from the app. The CoffeeTrail collaboration shows green icons, cart details, and a free coffee-size upgrade via the app.
Business class on wheels: The luxury bus connecting european cities
Twiliner is launching a luxury night bus offering a full bed, Wi-Fi, a bathroom, and promising significant savings in costs and carbon emissions compared to flying.
There is a private infinity pool. Meet the new suite on the Sea of Galilee
The Galei Kinneret Hotel is launching the villa suite “Paula,” which includes a private infinity pool, a fenced garden overlooking the view, and personal VIP service throughout the entire stay.
The fate of the Israeli tourism industry
After six years of crises — from Covid to war — Israel’s Ministry of Tourism is focusing on safety, strategy, and storytelling to bring visitors back.
The hotel on the Sea of Galilee that renovated 71 rooms and added paddle courts
Nof Ginosar Hotel is launching the renovated Village complex with 71 designed rooms, in addition to professional paddle courts—the first in hotels in northern Israel.
Israeli tourists could soon be required to show five years of social media history to enter US
The regulations would apply to tourists from 42 countries, all US allies, enrolled in the government’s Visa Waiver Program.
