The Israeli Ministry of Tourism expects a dynamic tourist season in the spring, as direct flights from the US resume and confidence in international travel increases.
“Israel will welcome spring with renewed vigor, strengthened by the current ceasefire, the restoration of basic air routes, and a series of important cultural events that attract visitors from around the world,” said Yoram Elgrabli, the country’s Minister of Tourism’s Commissioner for Tourism in North America.
Delta will resume flights from Atlanta and Boston to Tel Aviv in 2026. Flights from Atlanta will resume on April 15 with three flights per week, while flights from Boston will resume on October 24 with daily service. By April, Delta will be operating 10 flights per week to Israel.
United Airlines has already resumed flights to Tel Aviv from Chicago (O’Hare) and Washington (Dulles) since the beginning of November. United currently operates 21 flights per week to Israel and plans to increase flights to 25 per week in March 2026.
Israel participated in the WTM international exhibition, held in London in early November, through its Ministry of Tourism.
At this year’s 46th exhibition, Israel participated with a booth that covered an area of approximately 400 square meters and showcased the country’s coasts, desert, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, religion, history, and culture.
Representatives of Israel’s tourism industry, including hotel chains, travel agencies, the Hotel Association, El Al, and others, attended the Israeli booth.
In remarks at the opening ceremony of the Israeli pavilion at WTM, the country’s Minister of Tourism, Haim Katz, said: “With the ceasefire and the return of airlines to Israel, it’s time to take action to restore tourism in the country and showcase the beauty of our wonderful country through visitors to Israel. Returning tourists will act as ambassadors of a positive message and contribute to the economic recovery and restoration of Israel’s image.”
