Israel aims to welcome 7 mn tourists by 2030

“To achieve this, we are building smart strategies, long-term partnerships, and immersive experiences that go beyond the usual,” said Dani Shahar, Ministry of Tourism Director-General.

The Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) hosted International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM), at EXPO Tel Aviv on May 7-8, 2025. IMTM welcomed 24 international tour operators from 11 countries including USA, UK, Italy, Germany, the Philippines, Brazil, France, South Korea, Russia, and Spain, with India as one of the focus countries.

During their visit, the Indian delegates – comprising Chandrasekar Krishnakumar of PickYourTrail, Manoj Das of Tern Voyages, and Vanessa Mehra of Aaryan Holidays – also attended the IMTM Gala Evening at the Knights’ Halls in Akko and engaged with tourism stakeholders from Israel during networking sessions.

Ministry of Tourism Director-General Dani Shahar said, “We aim to welcome 7 million tourists by 2030. To achieve this, we are building smart strategies, long-term partnerships, and immersive experiences that go beyond the usual. India is a vital market for us and we are delighted to see growing interest and trust from the Indian travel fraternity.”