One of Israel's oldest hotel chains is on a transformation path for post-COVID tourists, offering travelers fresh hospitality experiences in new locations

Projects in the works includes guest villas on stilts à la the Maldives, spits of land reaching into the sea with a large expo dome and more, plus rooms along artificial inlets

Opponents decry flawed approval process, warn that tourist facilities near Palestinian homes will turn historic site into theme park

The Holy City's famed golden stones glow as dozens of the city's historical sites are lit up at night. Through December, an illuminating guided bus tour tells their stories

Company adds small text advisory on search results denoting 'conflict-affected area'; Israel says it dissuaded company from using harsher wording

Tourism Minister Yoel Razvozov disputes travel site's explanation that planned alerts are needed because area has become unsafe, says move is 'political'

Tourism Ministry accepting bids for luxury development to bring new visitors to southernmost city

Woman fell some 10 meters near Mar Saba Monastery; police and rescue forces arrived at the scene but were unable to save her

Alberto Hotel, built out of a renovated 109-year-old building in Tel Aviv's trendy Nahalat Binyamin, offers city chic for travelers seeking something other than behemoth resorts

Remains of the city founded by rabbis fleeing Roman persecution in Judea were recently uncovered, revealing roads, stunning mosaic floors, ritual baths and oil and wine presses