How many tourists visit Tel Aviv each year?

Tourist person-nights for the first three quarters of 2018 amounted to 2.8 million compared with 2.5 million for the same period in 2017. Tel Aviv posted a more modest increase; 2 million person- nights for the same period in 2018.

How many tourists visit Israel in 2019?

4.55 million tourist
Tourism in Israel is one of Israel’s major sources of income, with a record 4.55 million tourist arrivals in 2019, and, in 2017, contributed NIS 20 billion to the Israeli economy making it an all-time record.

How much of Israel’s economy is tourism?

Tourism in the economy. Tourism directly accounts for 2.8% of Israel’s GVA and 3.6% of total employment, equivalent to 141 000 jobs.

Can I travel to Israel right now Covid 19?

The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Israel, the West Bank and Gaza: Do Not Travel due to Covid-19. For further information on COVID-19 and returning to the United States, please visit the CDC website for guidance on travel.

Is Israel friendly to tourists?

Despite what you see in the news, Israel is actually a very safe country to travel to. The area of the country around Gaza is not touristic and there is no reason for tourists to go travel there. Tourists should also be very vigilant when traveling to the West Bank or east Jerusalem.

Where does Israel’s economy rank?

Regional Ranking

RANK COUNTRY OVERALL
1 United Arab Emirates 76.9
2 Israel 73.8
3 Qatar 72
4 Bahrain 69.9

Can Israeli enter US?

Travelers with an existing valid visa in their Israeli passport may travel to the United States, even if they are also a national of or born in one of the seven restricted countries (Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen).

Where are Israeli citizens not allowed?

By law, Israel currently prohibits its citizens from visiting Lebanon, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Iran without a special permit obtained from the Israeli Ministry of the Interior, as these nations are classified as “enemy countries”.

What is the nicest city in Israel?

10 Best Places to Visit in Israel

  • Dead Sea.
  • Eilat.
  • Tel Aviv.
  • Sea of Galilee.
  • Haifa.
  • Ramon Crater. flickr/Alon Ron.
  • Caesarea. Caesarea is both ancient and new.
  • Nazareth. Nazareth, the largest city in Galilee, is known as the Arab capital of the country because its residents are predominantly Arab citizens of Israel.