El Al has announced the expansion of its codeshare agreement with SAS, the Scandinavian airline that recently resumed operations in Israel. From now on, direct SAS flights between Tel Aviv and Copenhagen will be available on the El Al website, along with frequent flyer club points
During a recent visit to Israel, Air Canada announced the appointment of Shmuel Cohen to replace Ruth Ben-Tzur, who retired from the manager position. Rocky Lo, Air Canada's international sales manager, told PassportNews: "Proud to announce Shmule as Ruth's successor, will continue to lead the Israeli market"
Passport Group will unveil its annual Destinations Magazine at the IMTM International Tourism Conference in February, highlighting 30 must-visit places shaping travel trends in 2026
Passport Group concludes a landmark year, marking 30 years of innovation, influence and industry leadership, while unveiling a forward-looking strategic vision to continue shaping the future of tourism and aviation with a strong focus on digital transformation, content-driven travel, and the clear sense that the first three decades were only the beginning. The year-end celebration brought together key leaders and senior executives from the tourism industry, in partnership with Hilton worldwide
**Philippines Seeks Israeli Tourists**
First report: TAP Air Portugal is renewing flights on the Lisbon-Tel Aviv route, for the first time since October 7, 2023. All details about frequencies, prices, and onward flight options worldwide
Air France has introduced a limited-time offer for Tel Aviv departures, applying a $93 discount to base fares on eligible global routes
Today, Air France's La Première luxury class will land in Israel for the first time with private suites, personalized service, and premium upgrades that are unmatched by European airlines flying to Middle Eastern country
Israel Canada has purchased Brown Acropol, one of the flagship hotels of the Brown Hotels chain in the Greek capital. The first payment has already been completed, with the seller given a repurchase option until February 2026 in the event of a breach
Over 300 guests gathered at the George Hotel in Tel Aviv for a ceremony celebrating Thailand's National Day and strengthening diplomatic relations between the two countries. Ambassador Boonyarit Vichienpuntu highlighted Israel's outstanding tourism achievements
After about five years of intense work, the Israeli Civil Aviation Authority and the FAA approved the engineering conversion project led by IAI, increasing the cargo capacity of the aircraft up to 100 tons. Transportation Minister: "A national achievement illustrating Israel's advanced capabilities in civil aviation."
