Located at the southernmost tip of Israel, Eilat beckons travelers with its sun-soaked shores, vibrant marine life, and a blend of natural wonders and modern attractions.
Last year saw double the number of international visitors compared to 2021, with room occupancy in city hotels at 55% in 2022 versus just 22% the previous year.
As grounds for cancelling the show, Frankfurt cited Roger Waters' antisemitic imagery in concert, which includes an inflatable pig with a Star of David.
Tourism officials are looking to get visits back to pre-coronavirus levels. Israel recorded 2.9 million tourists in 2022 with the last travel restrictions being lifted in May.
In the first stage of a phased plan, a limited number of tour groups will start to arrive, with individual travelers being admitted at a later date, says the Tourism Ministry.
The tourism industry has been one of the hardest industries hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, and now a new deal between Israel and Greece may help bring the sector back to life.
Israel’s tourism industry recorded an increase in visits in February, despite the global scare over the spread of Coronavirus and its effect on international tourism.
Based on financial expenditures by travelers, trend forecaster Virtuoso ranked Israel as the third most appealing place to visit in the world for spring break.
Tourism Minister Yariv Levin says the significant increase in travelers to Israel for the Passover season is not a coincidence, but a direct result of policy.
Contrary to popular belief that Israel is a dangerous place to visit, official data indicates that one is less likely to be killed in Israel than in the United States. Just ask anyone who has been to Israel recently.