ISRAEL TOURISM
November 2025
A Landmark Agreement to Bridge Nations Through Travel NEW HORIZONS: ISRAEL AND TAJIKISTAN DEEPEN TOURISM TIES
The New Agreement Comes as Part of the Ministry of Tourism’s Efforts to Rehabilitate the Israeli Industry and Connect the Peoples ISRAEL AND CYPRUS SIGN LANDMARK TOURISM AGREEMENT, OPENING A NEW ERA OF TRAVEL
presented Israel’s successful model for encouraging tourism investment, which includes incentives for entrepreneurs, support for projects in developing regions, partnerships with local authorities, and the promotion of sustainable tourism. Katz highlighted the importance of tourism as a “bridge between peoples” that creates unique opportunities for international cooperation, even during challenging times. His presence at the forum underscored Israel’s ability to turn challenges into opportunities and showcase its proven expertise in innovative tourism development—knowledge that is highly sought after by other nations. The Tajik minister welcomed Minister Katz’s visit, expressing optimism that the new MoU will provide an opportunity to expand knowledge and promote tourism investment in Tajikistan. The visit also included meetings with officials from Montenegro and Uzbekistan, signaling a broader effort to expand tourism partnerships across the region.
the warm, long-standing relationship between the two countries. “We have an opportunity to connect our people and strengthen our economies,” he stated, highlighting the goal of rehabilitating and fostering the growth of Israel’s tourism industry. Cyprus’ Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis, noted the importance of Israeli tourists to Cyprus and expressed his excitement about the shared goals. “Israel is famous for its innovation, and sustainability is very important to us. We look forward to cooperating on this issue,” he said. The agreement is a key part of Israel’s ongoing efforts to rebuild its tourism sector, even amid the current situation. During his visit to Cyprus, Minister Katz met with local tourism leaders to discuss new marketing strategies and the creation of combined travel packages to encourage more tourism to Israel. This new MOU promises a brighter future for travelers, with more options and a seamless experience between two of the Mediterranean’s most beloved destinations.
I sraeli Minister of Tourism, Haim Katz, has visited Tajikistan, marking the first official ministerial visit to the Central Asian Muslim-majority nation. The visit culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with his Tajik counterpart, Jumakhonzoda Jamshed Jurakhon, a significant step that aims to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in the tourism sector. This agreement is a major milestone in Israel-Tajikistan relations, which have been developing through regular political consultations since 2013. While the countries have previously collaborated on areas like agriculture and rural development, this marks the first economic and tourism-specific MoU. During his visit, Minister Katz participated in the UN Tourism Investment Forum in Dushanbe. An Israeli delegation, led by Katz,
I n a significant step to strengthen ties, Israel and Cyprus have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to boost mutual tourism and strategic cooperation. The agreement, signed by Israel’s Minister of Tourism Haim Katz and his Cypriot counterpart, Kostas Koumis, aims to create new travel opportunities and enhance the tourism industries of both nations. The new partnership will focus on developing joint tourism packages, promoting sustainable tourism practices, and expanding professional training programs. This collaboration is set to open up exciting new possibilities for travelers looking to explore the rich history and beautiful coastlines of both countries in a single trip. Minister Katz emphasized that the agreement is a natural extension of
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