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?
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**
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
Turkish airline Pegasus Airlines, which recently acquired Czech Airlines and Smartwings, has signed another strategic move, becoming the official airline of Chelsea Football Club. The transaction amounts were not disclosed
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
Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated a new 5,500-square-meter lounge at its home port in Addis Ababa, showing "unwavering commitment to deliver an end-to-end, world-class hospitality". The company is also running a year-end sale to a variety of global destinations
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
The EU has reached a deal to slash net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, updating its Climate Law and long-term targets; what does this mean for cruise lines, airlines, and hotels?
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
Air France will launch two daily flights on the Paris (CDG) - Gatwick route in March 2026. Before that, it will add special flights to Cardiff for the rugby tournament. You won't believe how many flights the company currently operates in the UK
Air Transat will add non-stop flights from Montreal to Dakar and Reykjavik in summer 2026, along with increased service to Valencia after strong demand
Starting in winter 2026, Delta Air Lines' new route to Riyadh will connect the US with Riyadh via three weekly flights
Riyadh Air landed its first flight in London, following its plan to launch commercial operations, and signed its first aircraft lease with AviLease for a Dreamliner
