Tourism

The World Tourism Organization defines tourism as people "traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure and not less than 24 hours, business and other purposes."

The two types of tourism are domestic, where one travels within their own country, or international. 

The global tourism industry incorporates many different industries such as hotels and holiday rentals, transport, travel companies, and attractions. In 2020, the global tourism industry contributed approximately 4.7 trillion US dollars to global GDP. 

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San Dor expands flight services: 40 weekly flights to 10 destinations

San Dor, El Al's subsidiary, launches strategic plan with 40 weekly flights to destinations within 3 hours, intensifying competition. Check out the destinations.

By MOSHE COHEN/MAARIV
06/04/2024

Flying to the USA? Bad news: The most beloved scenic route is closing

Part of California's famous highway crumbled into the ocean. Those who planned to reach the "Big Sur" parks area will have to recalculate their route.

By MEITAL SHARABI
03/04/2024

A street of many tales: A tour sheds light on Jerusalem's Agron Street

The twisting turning tales of Jerusalem, particularly of the environs of Agron Street, make for intriguing, compelling, and entertaining listening and viewing.

02/04/2024

New direct flight from TLV to Karlovy Vary and launch at IMTM exhibition

Annual international tourism exhibition in Tel Aviv, IMTM 2024, to feature launch of direct flight from Tel Aviv to Karlovy Vary and Ari, marking 30 years of tourism market celebration.

By YANIR BRETT
31/03/2024

Netanya's City Market gets a big facelift

There are plans afoot to open a meat restaurant not far from the Kuvsah with caravans, already in place, to serve a variety of meat dishes. There’s also a dance floor and a small stage.

Bearing witness: The unexpected Jerusalem tour guide to the Gaza border

The tour itinerary covers stops at kibbutzim in the Gaza border area to bear witness to the atrocities.

By SHIRA KALLUS ZWEBNER
09/03/2024

Egypt sees tourism numbers picking up despite shadow of Gaza war

Tourism Minister Ahmed Issa said 3.6 million tourists visited in the October-December 2023 period.

By REUTERS
07/03/2024

Cruising Special 2024 - new ports of call in a changing world

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 76

The Old City of Jerusalem's latest architectural layer

Over the past decade, the city of Jerusalem has worked to renew the Tower of David Museum, which hosts a new entrance pavilion from Jaffa Gate, an Education Center, and later this year, a coffee shop

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