Tourism

Travel abroad just like at home: The new way Israelis are skipping the airport hassle

Gett's new service lets Israelis book rides abroad in NIS via their existing app, launching in 26 countries and expanding to over 70 worldwide.

A new way for Israelis to book rides abroad - without downloading a local app.
Koh Samui.

Thailand issues arrest warrants for 20 Israelis in sweeping Koh Samui business crackdown

“We are constantly trying to initiate clean-up campaigns to make an impact and educate, especially the younger generation”.

Tourism surge drives up trash levels on Lake Kinneret shores

Tourists in Jerusalem.

'I started feeling it was a good moment': American tourists return to Israel


Israeli, Georgia officials meet on antisemitism, public diplomacy at business chamber anniversary

The event also recognized 35 years of Moshe’s activity connecting the two countries and 15 years of Israel House, the public-diplomacy initiative he founded. 

Itsik Moshe speaking at an event marking 30 years of the Israel-Georgia Business Chamber, July, 2026.

Ben-Gurion Airport delays reach 90 minutes amid summer travel rush, Arkia CEO reveals

Only about one-third of flights are departing on schedule as passenger traffic approaches prewar levels, Arkia CEO Oz Berlovitz told 103FM on Thursday.

Ben-Gurion Airport, May 17, 2026

Half an hour from Eilat, but light-years away: We found wonderful sanity in the desert

Kibbutz Lotan offers a different kind of vacation, featuring a relatively new Travel Hotel, an Eco-Fun complex, nature tours, and a single card that aggregates dozens of regional experiences.

Built using eco-friendly methods. The hotel’s old rooms that should be renovated

More Israelis choose eSIM over roaming packages

A new study reveals that for the first time, more Israelis choose an eSIM over a cell provider's roaming package. What are the pros and cons, and which solution is truly suitable for whom?

The advantage of a roaming package: Activate and connect

Four things to do in Eilat this summer besides shopping and tanning

Beneath Eilat’s waters awaits a completely different vacation experience with corals, fish, unique creatures, and views unseen from the shore. All for free, just bring a snorkel.

Gulf of Eilat

Adapting to heat: Will we soon see air conditioners at the Colosseum and the Acropolis?

A new study found that while heat affects visits to Southern Europe's heritage sites, tourists keep coming and adapt without reducing satisfaction,

The Parthenon Temple, the Acropolis, Athens, Greece.

Tel Aviv wants the world to see its flaws

A new video attempts to draw foreign tourists to Tel Aviv-Jaffa, presenting reality as it is – with the noise, crowds, contradictions, and charm hidden within the chaos.

To send a sort of warm greeting to lovers of the city in Israel and around the world

The new trend in tourism: No more traveling – just sleeping better

Once, a vacation was measured by how many destinations we managed to see. Today, travelers aim to achieve a night of quality sleep. Meet Sleep Tourism – the travel trend putting rest at the center.

Sleep Tourism involves much more than pampering hotels or luxury mattresses

After Chabad House inspection, Thailand expands Phuket tourism business checks

After the Chabad House raid in Patong, more than 360 Phuket businesses will be inspected over suspected illegal ownership and operations under Thai law.

Bangkok, Thailand.

A decade after its destruction: The spectacular waterfall trail in the North reopens

Hikers will once again be able to enjoy a circular route overlooking Tanur Waterfall and the Hula Valley, and choose among three trails with varying levels of difficulty.

The trail collapsed after a stormy winter and is now ready for hikers. The Iyon Stream trail after renovation