Tag: Israeli Tourism
Extension of high-speed rail to Old City Jerusalem expected to alleviate traffic, boost tourism
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...
What makes Israel the 13th happiest country in the world?
“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...
Reps. Jordan, Johnson tour Judea, Samaria as lines discussed for mapping Mideast peace plan
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...
Luxury hotel in Negev Desert lands on ‘must-visit’ travel lists for 2020
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...
‘Forbes’ names Tel Aviv second-best city in world to visit in 2020
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...
Israeli government makes wine a smart brand to export culture and identity abroad
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...
What Congress members did on their summer vacation in Israel
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...
Netanyahu meets with delegation of US lawmakers in Jerusalem
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...