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Israel Hits All-Time Record for Arrivals in 2019 With 4,551,600 Tourist Entries, a 10% Increase Over 2018
The Israel Ministry of Tourism | February 4, 2020
NEW YORK – Feb. 4, 2019 – Once again Israel has broken its record of tourist entries with 4,551,600 in 2019 from across the globe. This record is a 10% increase over 2018, which saw 4,120,800 tourist arrivals. “We couldn’t be more thrilled that 2019 ended with a record high of incoming tourism to Israel that resulted in a NIS 22 billion in revenue,” said Yariv Levin, Israel’s Minister of Tourism. “Thanks to the innovative marketing and promotional campaigns, we are happy to report a 10% increase in tourism compared with last year. We’re excited to continue this momentum in 2020.” The top six source countries to Israel ...
Domestic Tourism Boosts Israel’s Hotel Sector While International Chains Look to Develop, says HVS
HVS | August 6, 2015
06 August 2015, London: Despite Israel's ongoing geo-political instability the country's hotel sector has cause for optimism, according to a report from global hotel consultancy HVS. With a number of new properties due to open over the next four years and leisure destinations in the country remaining relatively resilient, international hotel chains are still showing an interest in the region. Smaller scale boutique hotels are proving a key trend, particularly in Tel Aviv and surrounding areas. "Visitation to Israel may have fallen, but total bed nights have declined by only 1.4%, which is not as severe as anticipated. New supply coming ...
