The Israel Ministry of Tourism welcomed the increase in the number of Filipinos who visited the holy land breaking its all-time high of June 2023 record. A whopping growth of 40 percent with 19,300 Filipino tourists to Israel from January to June 2023 versus 2019, the statistics release by the Israel Ministry of Tourism.
Speaking about the growth, Sammy Yahia – Director, Israel Ministry of Tourism Philippines said, “2023 has been outstanding and by far the best year for Israel tourism in the Philippines. It has been an important market for us, and we see huge potential in the Philippine market. The Israel Ministry of Tourism in the Philippines will continue to make progress on the issues of awareness and connectivity.”
Filipinos can enjoy visa-free travel to Israel for up to 59 days, while Israelis can enjoy visa-free travel to the Philippines for up to 59 days.
Source: ISRAEL MINISTRY OF TOURISM Philippine Office