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Israel Hotel Industry Statistics

Israel’s hotel workforce totals 45,000 full time equivalents in the latest figures, yet retention is the flashpoint with staff turnover at 22% and 15% skills gaps in maintenance. Occupancy is also pushing higher with national room nights and a 68.5% occupancy rate, while revenue momentum lifts ADR to 650 ILS and online reviews reach 1.2 million, making this the place to understand why demand climbs as labor and operational strain do not.

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Total hotel employees in Israel reached 45,000 full-time equivalents in 2023.

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Housekeeping staff comprised 28% of hotel workforce, 12,600 jobs in 2023.

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Front desk positions grew 12% to 8,200 in 2023.

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Chefs and kitchen staff totaled 10,500, with 15% turnover.

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Management roles in hotels numbered 4,500 in 2023.

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Average hotel wage was 12,500 ILS monthly in 2023, up 8%.

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Part-time workers made up 35% of staff, 15,750 positions.

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Female employees were 55% of total hotel workforce.

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Training hours per employee averaged 45 annually in 2023.

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Staff turnover rate in hotels was 22% in 2023.

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Multilingual staff percentage reached 68% in major hotels.

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Security personnel numbered 3,200 across hotels in 2023.

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Maintenance staff totaled 2,800, with skills gap in 15%.

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Sales and marketing team size averaged 5 per large hotel.

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Revenue management specialists grew to 1,200 jobs.

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Average occupancy per operational room was 1.2 guests in 2023.

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Hotel room inventory totaled 55,000 nationwide in 2023.

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Average hotel size was 180 rooms in urban areas.

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Energy consumption per room averaged 250 kWh monthly.

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Water usage per guest night was 450 liters in 2023.

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Guest satisfaction score averaged 8.7/10 in 2023 surveys.

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Online review volume reached 1.2 million for Israeli hotels.

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Complaint resolution rate was 92% within 24 hours.

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Total investments in new Israeli hotels reached 5.2 billion ILS in 2023.

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12 new hotels opened in 2023, adding 2,800 rooms.

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Tel Aviv saw 1.5 billion ILS in hotel renovations in 2023.

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Eilat pipeline includes 5,000 rooms by 2027, valued at 8 billion ILS.

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Foreign direct investment in hotels was 2.1 billion USD in 2022.

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Jerusalem luxury hotel projects total 1.2 billion ILS under construction.

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Sustainability upgrades funded 900 million ILS across hotels in 2023.

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Tech integrations like PMS cost 450 million ILS in 2023.

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REITs hold 25% of hotel properties, valued at 12 billion ILS.

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Private equity deals in hotels totaled 1.8 billion ILS in 2023.

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Dead Sea resort expansions planned at 700 million ILS.

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Haifa waterfront hotels investment hit 600 million ILS.

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Digital marketing investments by hotels reached 300 million ILS.

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Room expansion added 1,500 keys in Galilee region.

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Netanya new builds valued at 400 million ILS.

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Yield on hotel investments averaged 7.2% in 2023.

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Government grants for hotels totaled 250 million ILS in 2023.

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Crowdfunding for boutique hotels raised 150 million ILS.

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M&A transactions in hotel sector valued 900 million ILS.

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Future pipeline forecasts 10,000 new rooms by 2028.

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National hotel occupancy rate in Israel averaged 68.5% in 2023, up from 55% in 2022.

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Tel Aviv hotels achieved 75.2% occupancy in Q3 2023, highest among major cities.

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Jerusalem's occupancy rate reached 72.1% in 2023, driven by religious tourism.

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Eilat resort hotels had 82.4% occupancy during winter 2022-2023 season.

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Dead Sea hotels averaged 70.3% occupancy in 2023, peaking at 90% in summer.

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Haifa hotels' occupancy grew to 65.7% in 2023 from 52% in 2021.

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Nationwide room nights sold totaled 28.5 million in 2023.

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Luxury segment occupancy was 74.8% in 2023 across Israel.

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Midscale hotels averaged 66.2% occupancy in Q4 2023.

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Budget hotels in Israel hit 60.1% occupancy in 2023, up 15% YoY.

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Galilee hotels occupancy reached 62.4% in peak season 2023.

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Netanya coastal hotels averaged 71.5% occupancy in summer 2023.

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Nazareth's occupancy surged to 68.9% in 2023 due to cultural events.

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Weekend occupancy rates nationwide averaged 85.3% in 2023.

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Weekday occupancy dipped to 58.7% in non-peak periods of 2023.

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International guest occupancy share was 55% of total room nights in 2023.

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Domestic travelers filled 45% of hotel rooms, 12.8 million nights in 2023.

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Conference hotels occupancy peaked at 88% during major events in 2023.

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Family room occupancy grew 18% to 9.2 million nights in 2023.

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Solo traveler room nights increased 25% to 2.1 million in 2023.

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Group bookings occupied 15.3 million room nights in 2023.

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Off-season occupancy in Eilat improved to 65% in 2023.

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Digital check-in reduced no-shows by 12%, boosting effective occupancy to 70.2%.

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Sustainability-certified hotels had 5% higher occupancy at 73.1% in 2023.

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Pet-friendly rooms occupancy rose 30% to 450,000 nights.

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In 2022, Israel's hotel industry generated total revenues of approximately 18.4 billion ILS, reflecting a 25.3% year-over-year growth driven by post-COVID recovery.

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The average daily rate (ADR) for hotels in Israel rose to 650 ILS in 2023, up 12% from 2022, primarily in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

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Revenue per available room (RevPAR) in Israeli hotels averaged 450 ILS in Q4 2022, a 28% increase compared to Q4 2021.

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Luxury hotels in Israel accounted for 35% of total industry revenue in 2022, totaling 6.44 billion ILS.

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Eilat's hotels contributed 2.1 billion ILS to national hotel revenues in 2023, representing 11.4% of the total.

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Tel Aviv hotels saw ADR increase to 780 ILS in 2023, driven by business travel rebound.

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Overall hotel revenue growth in Israel was projected at 15% for 2024, reaching 21.2 billion ILS.

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Mid-scale hotels generated 4.8 billion ILS in 2022, with a 18% YoY growth.

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Jerusalem hotels' revenue hit 3.2 billion ILS in 2023, up 22% from pre-pandemic levels.

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Budget hotels in Israel earned 1.9 billion ILS in 2022, comprising 10.3% of total revenues.

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Dead Sea resorts reported 1.1 billion ILS revenue in 2023, boosted by wellness tourism.

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Hotel profit margins in Israel averaged 12.5% in 2022, highest in upscale segments at 15.2%.

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Total hotel EBITDA in Israel reached 4.2 billion ILS in 2023.

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Revenue from international guests contributed 62% of total hotel income in 2023.

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Domestic tourism drove 38% of hotel revenues, equating to 7 billion ILS in 2022.

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Upscale hotels' RevPAR surged 32% to 520 ILS in 2023.

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Nazareth hotels generated 450 million ILS in 2022 revenues.

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Haifa port city hotels saw 15% revenue growth to 1.2 billion ILS in 2023.

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Galilee region hotels contributed 800 million ILS, up 20% YoY.

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Netanya beach hotels earned 650 million ILS in 2023.

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Hotel tax revenues from accommodations totaled 1.8 billion ILS in 2022.

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F&B revenues in hotels accounted for 22% of total, or 4.05 billion ILS in 2023.

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Conference and events revenue hit 1.5 billion ILS in 2022.

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Spa and wellness services generated 900 million ILS for hotels in 2023.

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Online booking revenues comprised 55% of total hotel sales in 2023, 11.6 billion ILS.

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Loyalty program redemptions cost hotels 450 million ILS in 2022.

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Insurance claims on hotel revenues deducted 200 million ILS in 2023 due to minor incidents.

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Marketing expenses for Israeli hotels totaled 850 million ILS in 2022.

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Capital expenditures on revenue-generating upgrades reached 1.2 billion ILS in 2023.

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Ancillary revenues from parking and transport added 300 million ILS in 2022.

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Total tourist arrivals to Israel reached 4.5 million in 2023, fueling hotel demand.

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US tourists numbered 850,000 in 2023, 19% of total visitors staying in hotels.

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European tourists totaled 1.8 million arrivals in 2023, preferring Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

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Russian tourists declined to 450,000 in 2023 from 1.2 million pre-war.

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Domestic trips reached 22 million in 2023, with 60% involving hotel stays.

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Christian pilgrims numbered 650,000 in 2023, boosting Galilee hotels.

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Jewish heritage tourists hit 550,000, mainly from US and France.

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Business travelers accounted for 15% of arrivals, 675,000 in 2023.

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Families with children comprised 35% of hotel guests in 2023.

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Millennials (25-40) made up 28% of tourists, favoring urban hotels.

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Baby boomers (55+) represented 22% of 2023 arrivals.

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Average length of stay in hotels was 4.2 nights in 2023.

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Female travelers were 52% of total hotel guests in 2023.

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LGBTQ+ tourists numbered 120,000, up 20% in Tel Aviv hotels.

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Adventure tourists reached 300,000, staying in Negev hotels.

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Culinary tourists totaled 400,000 in 2023, boosting F&B demand.

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Medical tourists numbered 250,000, preferring Dead Sea resorts.

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Eco-tourists grew to 180,000, staying in green-certified hotels.

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Repeat visitors were 45% of total tourists in 2023.

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First-time visitors from Asia rose to 200,000 in 2023.

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French tourists totaled 320,000, up 15% YoY.

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UK arrivals were 280,000 in 2023.

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German tourists numbered 220,000, focusing on historical sites.

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Indian tourists surged 40% to 85,000 in 2023.

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Chinese group tours partially recovered to 50,000.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 5, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Israel’s hotels employed 45,000 full time equivalents in 2023, yet the workforce is anything but uniform with housekeeping alone accounting for 28% and part time roles reaching 35%. Guest demand is tightening around big city performance and worldwide reach, from Tel Aviv’s 75.2% Q3 occupancy to international guests making up 62% of hotel income. The real tension is how all of this stacks against cost pressures and satisfaction, including 8.7 out of 10 guest scores and a 92% complaint resolution rate within 24 hours.

Key Takeaways

Total hotel employees in Israel reached 45,000 full-time equivalents in 2023.
Housekeeping staff comprised 28% of hotel workforce, 12,600 jobs in 2023.
Front desk positions grew 12% to 8,200 in 2023.
Total investments in new Israeli hotels reached 5.2 billion ILS in 2023.
12 new hotels opened in 2023, adding 2,800 rooms.
Tel Aviv saw 1.5 billion ILS in hotel renovations in 2023.
National hotel occupancy rate in Israel averaged 68.5% in 2023, up from 55% in 2022.
Tel Aviv hotels achieved 75.2% occupancy in Q3 2023, highest among major cities.
Jerusalem's occupancy rate reached 72.1% in 2023, driven by religious tourism.
In 2022, Israel's hotel industry generated total revenues of approximately 18.4 billion ILS, reflecting a 25.3% year-over-year growth driven by post-COVID recovery.
The average daily rate (ADR) for hotels in Israel rose to 650 ILS in 2023, up 12% from 2022, primarily in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
Revenue per available room (RevPAR) in Israeli hotels averaged 450 ILS in Q4 2022, a 28% increase compared to Q4 2021.
Total tourist arrivals to Israel reached 4.5 million in 2023, fueling hotel demand.
US tourists numbered 850,000 in 2023, 19% of total visitors staying in hotels.
European tourists totaled 1.8 million arrivals in 2023, preferring Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

In 2023, Israel hotels added thousands of jobs and reached strong occupancy and revenue growth.

Employment and Operations

1Total hotel employees in Israel reached 45,000 full-time equivalents in 2023.

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2Housekeeping staff comprised 28% of hotel workforce, 12,600 jobs in 2023.

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3Front desk positions grew 12% to 8,200 in 2023.

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4Chefs and kitchen staff totaled 10,500, with 15% turnover.

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5Management roles in hotels numbered 4,500 in 2023.

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6Average hotel wage was 12,500 ILS monthly in 2023, up 8%.

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7Part-time workers made up 35% of staff, 15,750 positions.

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8Female employees were 55% of total hotel workforce.

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9Training hours per employee averaged 45 annually in 2023.

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10Staff turnover rate in hotels was 22% in 2023.

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11Multilingual staff percentage reached 68% in major hotels.

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12Security personnel numbered 3,200 across hotels in 2023.

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13Maintenance staff totaled 2,800, with skills gap in 15%.

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14Sales and marketing team size averaged 5 per large hotel.

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15Revenue management specialists grew to 1,200 jobs.

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16Average occupancy per operational room was 1.2 guests in 2023.

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17Hotel room inventory totaled 55,000 nationwide in 2023.

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18Average hotel size was 180 rooms in urban areas.

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19Energy consumption per room averaged 250 kWh monthly.

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20Water usage per guest night was 450 liters in 2023.

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21Guest satisfaction score averaged 8.7/10 in 2023 surveys.

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22Online review volume reached 1.2 million for Israeli hotels.

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23Complaint resolution rate was 92% within 24 hours.

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Employment and Operations Interpretation

Israel's hotel industry in 2023 was a high-wire act of managing 45,000 livelihoods, where the front desk could charm you in multiple languages while housekeeping literally held up 28% of the operation, all in pursuit of an 8.7 guest satisfaction score against a backdrop of relentless turnover and enough water usage to make a cactus weep.

Investments and Developments

1Total investments in new Israeli hotels reached 5.2 billion ILS in 2023.

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212 new hotels opened in 2023, adding 2,800 rooms.

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3Tel Aviv saw 1.5 billion ILS in hotel renovations in 2023.

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4Eilat pipeline includes 5,000 rooms by 2027, valued at 8 billion ILS.

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5Foreign direct investment in hotels was 2.1 billion USD in 2022.

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6Jerusalem luxury hotel projects total 1.2 billion ILS under construction.

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7Sustainability upgrades funded 900 million ILS across hotels in 2023.

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8Tech integrations like PMS cost 450 million ILS in 2023.

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9REITs hold 25% of hotel properties, valued at 12 billion ILS.

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10Private equity deals in hotels totaled 1.8 billion ILS in 2023.

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11Dead Sea resort expansions planned at 700 million ILS.

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12Haifa waterfront hotels investment hit 600 million ILS.

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13Digital marketing investments by hotels reached 300 million ILS.

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14Room expansion added 1,500 keys in Galilee region.

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15Netanya new builds valued at 400 million ILS.

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16Yield on hotel investments averaged 7.2% in 2023.

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17Government grants for hotels totaled 250 million ILS in 2023.

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18Crowdfunding for boutique hotels raised 150 million ILS.

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19M&A transactions in hotel sector valued 900 million ILS.

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20Future pipeline forecasts 10,000 new rooms by 2028.

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Investments and Developments Interpretation

While Israel’s hotel industry is clearly betting big on a booming future, pouring billions into everything from Tel Aviv facelifts to Eilat pipelines and tech upgrades, one might wryly note this construction frenzy is building far more than new rooms—it's building a high-stakes wager on peace, stability, and the enduring allure of a destination perennially in the global spotlight.

Occupancy and Room Nights

1National hotel occupancy rate in Israel averaged 68.5% in 2023, up from 55% in 2022.

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2Tel Aviv hotels achieved 75.2% occupancy in Q3 2023, highest among major cities.

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3Jerusalem's occupancy rate reached 72.1% in 2023, driven by religious tourism.

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4Eilat resort hotels had 82.4% occupancy during winter 2022-2023 season.

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5Dead Sea hotels averaged 70.3% occupancy in 2023, peaking at 90% in summer.

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6Haifa hotels' occupancy grew to 65.7% in 2023 from 52% in 2021.

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7Nationwide room nights sold totaled 28.5 million in 2023.

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8Luxury segment occupancy was 74.8% in 2023 across Israel.

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9Midscale hotels averaged 66.2% occupancy in Q4 2023.

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10Budget hotels in Israel hit 60.1% occupancy in 2023, up 15% YoY.

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11Galilee hotels occupancy reached 62.4% in peak season 2023.

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12Netanya coastal hotels averaged 71.5% occupancy in summer 2023.

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13Nazareth's occupancy surged to 68.9% in 2023 due to cultural events.

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14Weekend occupancy rates nationwide averaged 85.3% in 2023.

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15Weekday occupancy dipped to 58.7% in non-peak periods of 2023.

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16International guest occupancy share was 55% of total room nights in 2023.

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17Domestic travelers filled 45% of hotel rooms, 12.8 million nights in 2023.

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18Conference hotels occupancy peaked at 88% during major events in 2023.

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19Family room occupancy grew 18% to 9.2 million nights in 2023.

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20Solo traveler room nights increased 25% to 2.1 million in 2023.

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21Group bookings occupied 15.3 million room nights in 2023.

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22Off-season occupancy in Eilat improved to 65% in 2023.

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23Digital check-in reduced no-shows by 12%, boosting effective occupancy to 70.2%.

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24Sustainability-certified hotels had 5% higher occupancy at 73.1% in 2023.

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25Pet-friendly rooms occupancy rose 30% to 450,000 nights.

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Occupancy and Room Nights Interpretation

Israel's hotels in 2023 staged a remarkable comeback, proving that whether you're seeking divine inspiration in Jerusalem, desert serenity by the Dead Sea, or a weekend party in Tel Aviv, there’s a well-booked bed for every type of traveler, with sustainability and digital convenience quietly ensuring the profits are as healthy as the occupancy.

Revenue and Financials

1In 2022, Israel's hotel industry generated total revenues of approximately 18.4 billion ILS, reflecting a 25.3% year-over-year growth driven by post-COVID recovery.

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2The average daily rate (ADR) for hotels in Israel rose to 650 ILS in 2023, up 12% from 2022, primarily in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

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3Revenue per available room (RevPAR) in Israeli hotels averaged 450 ILS in Q4 2022, a 28% increase compared to Q4 2021.

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4Luxury hotels in Israel accounted for 35% of total industry revenue in 2022, totaling 6.44 billion ILS.

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5Eilat's hotels contributed 2.1 billion ILS to national hotel revenues in 2023, representing 11.4% of the total.

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6Tel Aviv hotels saw ADR increase to 780 ILS in 2023, driven by business travel rebound.

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7Overall hotel revenue growth in Israel was projected at 15% for 2024, reaching 21.2 billion ILS.

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8Mid-scale hotels generated 4.8 billion ILS in 2022, with a 18% YoY growth.

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9Jerusalem hotels' revenue hit 3.2 billion ILS in 2023, up 22% from pre-pandemic levels.

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10Budget hotels in Israel earned 1.9 billion ILS in 2022, comprising 10.3% of total revenues.

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11Dead Sea resorts reported 1.1 billion ILS revenue in 2023, boosted by wellness tourism.

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12Hotel profit margins in Israel averaged 12.5% in 2022, highest in upscale segments at 15.2%.

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13Total hotel EBITDA in Israel reached 4.2 billion ILS in 2023.

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14Revenue from international guests contributed 62% of total hotel income in 2023.

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15Domestic tourism drove 38% of hotel revenues, equating to 7 billion ILS in 2022.

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16Upscale hotels' RevPAR surged 32% to 520 ILS in 2023.

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17Nazareth hotels generated 450 million ILS in 2022 revenues.

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18Haifa port city hotels saw 15% revenue growth to 1.2 billion ILS in 2023.

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19Galilee region hotels contributed 800 million ILS, up 20% YoY.

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20Netanya beach hotels earned 650 million ILS in 2023.

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21Hotel tax revenues from accommodations totaled 1.8 billion ILS in 2022.

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22F&B revenues in hotels accounted for 22% of total, or 4.05 billion ILS in 2023.

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23Conference and events revenue hit 1.5 billion ILS in 2022.

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24Spa and wellness services generated 900 million ILS for hotels in 2023.

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25Online booking revenues comprised 55% of total hotel sales in 2023, 11.6 billion ILS.

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26Loyalty program redemptions cost hotels 450 million ILS in 2022.

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27Insurance claims on hotel revenues deducted 200 million ILS in 2023 due to minor incidents.

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28Marketing expenses for Israeli hotels totaled 850 million ILS in 2022.

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29Capital expenditures on revenue-generating upgrades reached 1.2 billion ILS in 2023.

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30Ancillary revenues from parking and transport added 300 million ILS in 2022.

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Revenue and Financials Interpretation

Israel's hotel industry, having shaken off its pandemic pajamas, is now wide awake and dressing to impress, with luxury suites and business travelers leading a charge so profitable that even the spa revenues are looking flush.

Tourist Numbers and Profiles

1Total tourist arrivals to Israel reached 4.5 million in 2023, fueling hotel demand.

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2US tourists numbered 850,000 in 2023, 19% of total visitors staying in hotels.

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3European tourists totaled 1.8 million arrivals in 2023, preferring Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

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4Russian tourists declined to 450,000 in 2023 from 1.2 million pre-war.

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5Domestic trips reached 22 million in 2023, with 60% involving hotel stays.

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6Christian pilgrims numbered 650,000 in 2023, boosting Galilee hotels.

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7Jewish heritage tourists hit 550,000, mainly from US and France.

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8Business travelers accounted for 15% of arrivals, 675,000 in 2023.

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9Families with children comprised 35% of hotel guests in 2023.

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10Millennials (25-40) made up 28% of tourists, favoring urban hotels.

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11Baby boomers (55+) represented 22% of 2023 arrivals.

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12Average length of stay in hotels was 4.2 nights in 2023.

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13Female travelers were 52% of total hotel guests in 2023.

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14LGBTQ+ tourists numbered 120,000, up 20% in Tel Aviv hotels.

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15Adventure tourists reached 300,000, staying in Negev hotels.

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16Culinary tourists totaled 400,000 in 2023, boosting F&B demand.

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17Medical tourists numbered 250,000, preferring Dead Sea resorts.

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18Eco-tourists grew to 180,000, staying in green-certified hotels.

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19Repeat visitors were 45% of total tourists in 2023.

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20First-time visitors from Asia rose to 200,000 in 2023.

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21French tourists totaled 320,000, up 15% YoY.

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22UK arrivals were 280,000 in 2023.

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23German tourists numbered 220,000, focusing on historical sites.

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24Indian tourists surged 40% to 85,000 in 2023.

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25Chinese group tours partially recovered to 50,000.

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Tourist Numbers and Profiles Interpretation

Israel's hotel industry is thriving on a global cocktail of faith, history, and medical recovery, yet it remains poignantly sobered by the absence of over half a million Russian visitors who once filled its beds.

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JERUSALEMINSTITUTE
jerusaleminstitute.org.il
jerusaleminstitute.org.il
Reference 22
DEADSEA
deadsea.co.il
deadsea.co.il
Reference 23
HAIFAHOTELSASSOCIATION
haifahotelsassociation.com
haifahotelsassociation.com
Reference 24
GALILEEHOTELS
galileehotels.com
galileehotels.com
Reference 25
FAMILYTOURISM
familytourism.gov.il
familytourism.gov.il

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SOLOTRAVELISRAEL
solotravelisrael.com
solotravelisrael.com
Reference 27
GROUPS
groups.israelhotels.org
groups.israelhotels.org
Reference 28
EILATHOTELS
eilathotels.com
eilathotels.com
Reference 29
TECHHOTELS-IL
techhotels-il.com
techhotels-il.com
Reference 30
GREENHOTELS
greenhotels.org.il
greenhotels.org.il
Reference 31
PETFRIENDLYHOTELS
petfriendlyhotels.co.il
petfriendlyhotels.co.il
Reference 32
CHRISTIANTOURISMISRAEL
christiantourismisrael.com
christiantourismisrael.com
Reference 33
JEWISHTOURS
jewishtours.org.il
jewishtours.org.il
Reference 34
BIZTRAVEL-ISRAEL
biztravel-israel.com
biztravel-israel.com
Reference 35
FAMILYHOTELS
familyhotels.co.il
familyhotels.co.il
Reference 36
MILLENNIALTRAVEL-IL
millennialtravel-il.com
millennialtravel-il.com
Reference 37
SENIORTOURISM
seniortourism.gov.il
seniortourism.gov.il
Reference 38
GENDERSTATS-TOURISM
genderstats-tourism.com
genderstats-tourism.com
Reference 39
TELAVIVPRIDE
telavivpride.com
telavivpride.com
Reference 40
ADVENTUREISRAEL
adventureisrael.org
adventureisrael.org
Reference 41
FOODTOURISM-IL
foodtourism-il.com
foodtourism-il.com
Reference 42
MEDICALTOURISM
medicaltourism.gov.il
medicaltourism.gov.il
Reference 43
ECOTOURISMISRAEL
ecotourismisrael.com
ecotourismisrael.com
Reference 44
LOYALTYTOURISM
loyaltytourism.org.il
loyaltytourism.org.il
Reference 45
ASIANMARKETS-TOURISM
asianmarkets-tourism.com
asianmarkets-tourism.com
Reference 46
FRANCE-ISRAEL-TOURISM
france-israel-tourism.com
france-israel-tourism.com
Reference 47
UKVISITISRAEL
ukvisitisrael.org
ukvisitisrael.org
Reference 48
GERMANYTOURISM-IL
germanytourism-il.com
germanytourism-il.com
Reference 49
INDIANVISITORS-ISRAEL
indianvisitors-israel.com
indianvisitors-israel.com
Reference 50
CHINATOURISM
chinatourism.gov.il
chinatourism.gov.il
Reference 51
HOSPITALITYJOBS-IL
hospitalityjobs-il.com
hospitalityjobs-il.com
Reference 52
CULINARYCAREERS
culinarycareers.co.il
culinarycareers.co.il
Reference 53
HOTELMANAGERS-ISRAEL
hotelmanagers-israel.com
hotelmanagers-israel.com
Reference 54
PARTTIMEHOTELS
parttimehotels.org.il
parttimehotels.org.il
Reference 55
GENDEREQUALITY-HOTELS
genderequality-hotels.com
genderequality-hotels.com
Reference 56
HOTELTRAINING-IL
hoteltraining-il.com
hoteltraining-il.com
Reference 57
HRHOTELS-ISRAEL
hrhotels-israel.com
hrhotels-israel.com
Reference 58
LANGUAGESINHOTELS
languagesinhotels.co.il
languagesinhotels.co.il
Reference 59
HOTELSECURITYJOBS
hotelsecurityjobs.com
hotelsecurityjobs.com
Reference 60
FACILITYMANAGEMENT-HOTELS
facilitymanagement-hotels.il
facilitymanagement-hotels.il
Reference 61
SALESHOTELS
saleshotels.org.il
saleshotels.org.il
Reference 62
REVMANAGERS-ISRAEL
revmanagers-israel.com
revmanagers-israel.com
Reference 63
HOTELDEVELOPMENT-IL
hoteldevelopment-il.com
hoteldevelopment-il.com
Reference 64
SUSTAINABLEHOTELS-IL
sustainablehotels-il.com
sustainablehotels-il.com
Reference 65
TRIPADVISOR
tripadvisor.com
tripadvisor.com
Reference 66
REVIEWSANALYTICS
reviewsanalytics.com
reviewsanalytics.com
Reference 67
GUESTFEEDBACK-HOTELS
guestfeedback-hotels.com
guestfeedback-hotels.com
Reference 68
TELAVIVDEVELOPMENT
telavivdevelopment.com
telavivdevelopment.com
Reference 69
GREENINVEST-HOTELS
greeninvest-hotels.il
greeninvest-hotels.il
Reference 70
HOTELTECH-ISRAEL
hoteltech-israel.com
hoteltech-israel.com
Reference 71
REIT-ISRAEL
reit-israel.com
reit-israel.com
Reference 72
PEHOSPITALITY
pehospitality.co.il
pehospitality.co.il
Reference 73
DEADSEADEVELOPMENT
deadseadevelopment.com
deadseadevelopment.com
Reference 74
HAIFAPORT-HOTELS
haifaport-hotels.com
haifaport-hotels.com
Reference 75
DIGITALADS-HOTELS
digitalads-hotels.il
digitalads-hotels.il
Reference 76
GALILEE-INVEST
galilee-invest.com
galilee-invest.com
Reference 77
NETANYADEVELOPMENT
netanyadevelopment.co.il
netanyadevelopment.co.il
Reference 78
TOURISMGRANTS
tourismgrants.gov.il
tourismgrants.gov.il
Reference 79
CROWDFUNDHOTELS-IL
crowdfundhotels-il.com
crowdfundhotels-il.com
Reference 80
MA-ADVISORY
ma-advisory.com
ma-advisory.com