Tourists could be back within days if COVID trends continue
Tourism Ministry officials say Israel is unlikely to extend two-week ban on foreigners entering the country and could even cut it short.
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Tourism industry up in arms over 'disastrous' new COVID travel restrictions
Israel imposes two-week ban on entry to foreigners, puts 50 African countries on no-fly list, and mandates minimum 72-hour quarantine for all returning Israelis to thwart spread of Omicron variant first detected in South Africa.
Israeli travelers banned from Switzerland over new Omicron COVID variant
To enter Central European country, passengers from Israel, Southern Africa, Hong Kong, and Belgium will need to provide proof of Swiss citizenship or residence in Switzerland or one of the 26 Schengen countries.
'Israeli government should encourage vacation rentals'
Kohelet Policy Forum: Micro hospitality industry offers a variety of accommodations and, unlike the traditional hotel industry, does not require financial assistance or subsidies from the state.
Visitors to Sde Boker will soon be able to walk in Ben-Gurion's footsteps
Cornerstone laid for two-mile promenade from David Ben-Gurion's cabin to the Midreshet Ben-Gurion school, which will include information about the late prime minister's personal and family life.
Israel eyes imposing travel ban on COVID-stricken Europe
Infection rate continues to rise across the continent with the Netherlands and Austria imposing partial lockdowns.
Outgoing envoy to US expects visa waiver for Israelis 'by mid-2022'
Israel had been excluded from program due to lack of understanding of Israeli lifestyle that sees most citizens delay academic studies, career to serve in IDF, Israel's US envoy says.
Amid turmoil, Lebanon to sell itself to tourists as 'crazy'
"This will be our touristic identity that the world will see," says Lebanese Tourism Minister Walid Nassar.
Emirates Airlines to launch direct flight to Israel
Starting Dec. 6, the airline, one of the United Arab Emirates' two flag carriers, will operate two such flights daily.
Solo tourists allowed in Israel for first time since pandemic
Travelers must show proof of vaccination that includes a booster shot, or recovery from coronavirus within the last six months.