The tourism industry is a massive source of income for Israel and it’s residents.
Almost 3.5 million visitors went through Israel alone in 2013.
In addition to the multitude of historical and archeological sites for Christians, Jews, Muslims,
there are amazing beaches, tourist hotels, vineries, cultural attractions and beautiful Mediterranean weather for most of the year.
Israel has the highest number of museums per capita in the world
and is a growing center for ecotourism through it’s desert climates.
The majority of visitors arrive from the United States followed by Russia, France, Germany, UK, Italy, Ukraine, Poland, Canada, Netherlands, and Spain.
The cities most visited in order are Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Safed, Akko, and Haifa.
The site most visited in Jerusalem is the Western Wall from the Second Temple and the fortress of Masada in the desert area.
Additional Israel Tourism Links:
www.goisrael.com
www.moital.gov.il
www.inisrael.com
www.wikitravel.org/en/israel