Israel Sees More Than 50% Increase in Foreign Tourists in January
Israel saw a 50%+ surge in foreign tourists in January 2026, with 124,700 visitors, a significant rebound after the Gaza war ended. US visitors led arrivals.
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Overnight Hotel Stays by Tourists Plummeted 75.9% in 2024
Israeli tourist hotels saw overnight stays plunge 75.9% in 2024, dropping to 1.9 million as the country grapples with post-war tourism challenges.
Irish, US tourists to be deported tonight
Irish and US tourists face deportation tonight after violating visa terms and breaking Israeli law in a joint operation with Israel Police.
Israel Sees 60% Increase in Tourist Arrivals in 2025
Israel's visitor numbers soared by 60% in 2025, reaching 1.34 million thanks to the Gaza war's end and restored airline routes, signaling a tourism recovery.
Israel Welcomes Tourists Back as Hotels Recover from Evacuee Stays
Israel welcomed 1.3 million tourists in 2025, marking a cautious recovery for its hotel industry after housing thousands of Israeli evacuees.
Tourist Hotel Revenue & Employment Jan-Sep 2025
Israeli tourist hotels generated 10.4 billion Shekels in revenue Jan-Sep 2025, with 86% from Israelis, adapting to the Iron Sword War's impact.
Decades-Old Syrian Military Position in Golan Transformed Into Tourist Site
Explore the transformed Syrian military outpost in Golan Heights now open to the public for the first time during Sukkot holiday. Join the tour, meet experts,
Israel Saw Large Drop in Tourists July 2025
Israel sees significant drop in tourist numbers in July 2025, with 22% decrease compared to previous year. Rising Lion operation and cancellations by foreign carriers cited as main reasons.
New Zealand Tourist Being Deported After Getting Arrested Three Times Violating Security Rules
New Zealand tourist faces deportation from Israel after being arrested three times for violating security rules and interfering with IDF activities in Hebron.
22,000 Foreign Tourists in Israel Listed for ‘Rescue Flights’ Abroad
The Ministry of Tourism has compiled a list of 22,000 tourists interested in boarding the “rescue flights” from Israel. Tens of ...