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Israel Holds Seminar for Foreign Workers in Hotel Industry
Israel's Ministry of Tourism held a seminar for 80 hotel employers and government officials to streamline foreign worker permits and rights.
Jerusalem, 4 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Ministry of Tourism held a seminar for employers of foreign workers in the hotel sector. The event was attended by approximately 80 representatives from relevant hotels, alongside professionals and partners from various government ministries: the Population and Immigration Authority, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Labor.
The seminar was intended to strengthen the connection between government bodies and the field, deepen professional understanding in the field of foreign workers, and present a coordinated government front that will work for the benefit of both employers and employees.
During the day, an up-to-date picture of the foreign workers sector in hotels was presented, with an emphasis on the challenges that arise from the field and the associated bureaucratic processes. Participants deepened their familiarity with the process of obtaining employment permits, from the submission stages to approval, and also learned about the recruitment mechanisms within the framework of bilateral agreements and their implications for employers. In addition, important legal aspects were discussed, including the prevention of human trafficking and workers’ rights, while becoming familiar with the activities of the Unit for the Commissioner for the Rights of Foreign Workers at the Ministry of Labor.
