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The International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) conference in Tel Aviv, presented by Israel’s Ministry of Tourism, featured representatives from more than 50 countries in the global tourism industry, Feb. 11-12, 2020. Photo by Chen Galili.

Tourism fair showcases Israel’s prominence in travel tech

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In the company of senior representatives from more than 50 countries in the global tourism industry, Israel’s Ministry of Tourism presented its developments and innovations for 2020 at the recent International Mediterranean Tourism Market...
Transportation Minister Bezalel Smotrich on the first ride of the the new high-speed train between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv on Dec. 18, 2019. To help tourists and east local traffic congestion, he announced its future extension to the Old City, February 2020. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

Extension of high-speed rail to Old City Jerusalem expected to alleviate traffic, boost tourism

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In what is being dubbed as a historical development, Israel’s Transportation Ministry announced this week that is it moving forward with plans to extend the new Tel Aviv-Jerusalem high-speed rail line in order to...
People celebrating Israel's 71st Independence Day in Saker Park in Jerusalem, May 9, 2019. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

What makes Israel the 13th happiest country in the world?

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“Happy are those who dwell in Your house.” — Psalm 84  It’s official. Israel has been named the 13th happiest country in the world. So says the 2019 United Nations World Happiness Report, which ranks...
From left: U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), Hebron Mayor Hillel Horowitz and Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) outside the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs in Hebron, part of a tour of Israel, on Feb. 17, 2020. Credit: Yishai Fleisher.

Reps. Jordan, Johnson tour Judea, Samaria as lines discussed for mapping Mideast peace plan

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Two U.S. Republican House members visited historic and strategic sites in Judea and Samaria days after the creation of a special “deal of the century” committee to begin mapping out Israeli application of sovereignty...
A artist’s rendering of the Six Senses Shaharut hotel in Israel’s Negev Desert. Source: Six Sense Shahrut.

Luxury hotel in Negev Desert lands on ‘must-visit’ travel lists for 2020

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A new hotel in Israel’s Negev Desert was included on CNN’s list of the 20 “top hotels to check out in 2020.” The Six Senses Shaharut, opening in April, was described by CNN as “the perfect destination for the intrepid...
Apartment architecture in the city of Tel Aviv. Credit: Pixabay.

‘Forbes’ names Tel Aviv second-best city in world to visit in 2020

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Between its sandy beaches and vast array of culinary delights, Tel Avivians already know that they live in one of the best cities in the world. Now, however, it’s official: Last week Forbes named Israel’s White...
A view of Israel's Lotem Winery in the Galilee. Photo by Dror Arzi.

Israeli government makes wine a smart brand to export culture and identity abroad

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As Israel’s government ministries endeavor to represent and communicate the singularity and attractiveness of Israeli culture and industry to audiences abroad, wine has topped the list as one way to effectively represent Israeli culture...
Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives in Israel with President Reuven Rivlin (seated, at left) next to House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.). Credit: Mark Neiman/GPO.

What Congress members did on their summer vacation in Israel

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Americans spend a lot of time complaining about Congress. They complain that nothing gets done, and they carp that its members spend too much time playing politics. But whether or not you think that...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with 41 Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives in Jerusalem on Aug. 7, 2019. Photo: Screenshot.

Netanyahu meets with delegation of US lawmakers in Jerusalem

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Jerusalem on Wednesday with a delegation of 41 Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), a longtime Israel ally, is leading...