The landscaping is beautifully green and well-kept, the lobby and rooms are nicely decorated, the swimming pool is heated, and the food tastes great. We visited the Ayala Hotel in Kibbutz Ayelet HaShahar, part of the Isrotel Collection. What does the hotel have to offer? And how much will you pay for the pleasure?
With 7,641 islands, stunning beaches, and plans for direct flights next year, the Philippines is the next hot Asian destination for Israelis. We sat down for an exclusive interview with the Philippine Ambassador to Israel and discovered a tourism revolution is on the horizon
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air continues to announce new destinations at a rapid pace, with new connections from Tirana, Palma de Mallorca, and Rome to popular destinations on the list
MSC Magnifica has completed a fast-track refurbishment in Malta, preparing the ship for Mediteranean cruises and a 2026 world voyage; the 15-year-old ship has completed one of MSC’s biggest recent refurbishments, with new dining options and premium spaces debuting this winter
The US authorities have issued a "blue" winter storm warning on the East Coast, which is expected to bring snow and sub-zero temperatures just before Christmas. Airports are warning of delays during the busiest days of the year
Biometric tourism is expanding: Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism has developed hotel check-in technology that allows guests to bypass the front desk and unlock their rooms with a smartphone. Are digital car rentals coming next?
Salam Air has announced its first route to Austria, set to open in June 2026. All the details about the company, the aircraft that will operate the flights, and their far-reaching vision
UAE-based airline Emirates is introducing a series of innovations for first-class passengers to improve sleep, along with new luxury toiletries and an upgraded audio system
Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air continues to expand its operations, announcing 10 new routes in Europe; most will open for the 2026 summer season
Google is rolling out Gemini-powered translations that better handle idioms and context, along with live speech translation through headphones and expanded language learning tools; travelers can enjoy mixed-language conversations in real-time
