Israel Cabinet ministers approved a NIS 110 million ($35.4 million) plan for upgrading infrastructure at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The plan aims to encourage more visits to the site by improving public transportation accessibility, developing new educational programs, and …

A 2,700-year-old toilet has been found during archaeological excavations of a former royal mansion in Jerusalem.

The residents of several villages on the outskirts of Jerusalem city were evacuated on Sunday because of a large forest wildfire. The wildfires in wooded hills sent huge smoke clouds billowing over the city. Israel’s Magen David Adom national ambulance …

The religious authority that administers Muslim holy sites in the city announced that the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem will be entirely closed to the public from Monday.  The rare move is aimed at combating the spread of the novel …

The ramparts of ochre stone stand out against the sky, framed by hilltop buildings and olive trees — but the view of Jerusalem’s Old City could soon include cable cars and pylons. Israel has approved a project to ferry visitors …

Beyond the connection that Israel has to the birth of Christianity, Israel is one of the most beautiful places in the world to celebrate Christmas. The Israel Ministry of Tourism invests a great deal of resources to make this an …

Over 200 travel and tourism leaders visited Israel for a successful ASTA Destination Expo, hosted for the first time by the Israel Ministry of Tourism. 14th November marks the end of the annual ASTA Destination Expo hosted by the Israel …

Jerusalem is witnessing a growing tourism sector in recent years, particularly an increase of Chinese tourists visiting the city.   Euromonitor International said that there was an increase of almost 40 percent in the number of tourists visiting Jerusalem in …

According to London-based market research company Euromonitor International, Jerusalem is the world’s fastest-growing tourism destination.   Incoming tourism to the Israeli capital is set to grow by 38% by 2018 end, boosted by “relative stability and a strong marketing push.” …

Inbound arrivals worldwide will probably increase 5 per cent to reach 1.4-billion trips in 2018, according to the London-based market research company, Euromonitor International’s “Top 100 City Destinations” report, released Tuesday.   Jerusalem is set to lead growth in inbound …