Israel Hotel Industry Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

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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Key Statistics

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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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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%.
Single source
14Sales and marketing team size averaged 5 per large hotel.
Single source
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.
Verified
4Eilat pipeline includes 5,000 rooms by 2027, valued at 8 billion ILS.
Verified
5Foreign direct investment in hotels was 2.1 billion USD in 2022.
Verified
6Jerusalem luxury hotel projects total 1.2 billion ILS under construction.
Single source
7Sustainability upgrades funded 900 million ILS across hotels in 2023.
Directional
8Tech integrations like PMS cost 450 million ILS in 2023.
Directional
9REITs hold 25% of hotel properties, valued at 12 billion ILS.
Verified
10Private equity deals in hotels totaled 1.8 billion ILS in 2023.
Single source
11Dead Sea resort expansions planned at 700 million ILS.
Verified
12Haifa waterfront hotels investment hit 600 million ILS.
Verified
13Digital marketing investments by hotels reached 300 million ILS.
Verified
14Room expansion added 1,500 keys in Galilee region.
Verified
15Netanya new builds valued at 400 million ILS.
Verified
16Yield on hotel investments averaged 7.2% in 2023.
Verified
17Government grants for hotels totaled 250 million ILS in 2023.
Single source
18Crowdfunding for boutique hotels raised 150 million ILS.
Directional
19M&A transactions in hotel sector valued 900 million ILS.
Verified
20Future pipeline forecasts 10,000 new rooms by 2028.
Directional

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

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.
Verified
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.
Verified
3Revenue per available room (RevPAR) in Israeli hotels averaged 450 ILS in Q4 2022, a 28% increase compared to Q4 2021.
Verified
4Luxury hotels in Israel accounted for 35% of total industry revenue in 2022, totaling 6.44 billion ILS.
Verified
5Eilat's hotels contributed 2.1 billion ILS to national hotel revenues in 2023, representing 11.4% of the total.
Verified
6Tel Aviv hotels saw ADR increase to 780 ILS in 2023, driven by business travel rebound.
Single source
7Overall hotel revenue growth in Israel was projected at 15% for 2024, reaching 21.2 billion ILS.
Directional
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.
Verified
11Dead Sea resorts reported 1.1 billion ILS revenue in 2023, boosted by wellness tourism.
Verified
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.
Verified
15Domestic tourism drove 38% of hotel revenues, equating to 7 billion ILS in 2022.
Verified
16Upscale hotels' RevPAR surged 32% to 520 ILS in 2023.
Directional
17Nazareth hotels generated 450 million ILS in 2022 revenues.
Verified
18Haifa port city hotels saw 15% revenue growth to 1.2 billion ILS in 2023.
Directional
19Galilee region hotels contributed 800 million ILS, up 20% YoY.
Verified
20Netanya beach hotels earned 650 million ILS in 2023.
Verified
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.
Directional
23Conference and events revenue hit 1.5 billion ILS in 2022.
Verified
24Spa and wellness services generated 900 million ILS for hotels in 2023.
Directional
25Online booking revenues comprised 55% of total hotel sales in 2023, 11.6 billion ILS.
Verified
26Loyalty program redemptions cost hotels 450 million ILS in 2022.
Single source
27Insurance claims on hotel revenues deducted 200 million ILS in 2023 due to minor incidents.
Directional
28Marketing expenses for Israeli hotels totaled 850 million ILS in 2022.
Directional
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.
Single source
2US tourists numbered 850,000 in 2023, 19% of total visitors staying in hotels.
Verified
3European tourists totaled 1.8 million arrivals in 2023, preferring Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
Verified
4Russian tourists declined to 450,000 in 2023 from 1.2 million pre-war.
Verified
5Domestic trips reached 22 million in 2023, with 60% involving hotel stays.
Directional
6Christian pilgrims numbered 650,000 in 2023, boosting Galilee hotels.
Verified
7Jewish heritage tourists hit 550,000, mainly from US and France.
Single source
8Business travelers accounted for 15% of arrivals, 675,000 in 2023.
Verified
9Families with children comprised 35% of hotel guests in 2023.
Single source
10Millennials (25-40) made up 28% of tourists, favoring urban hotels.
Single source
11Baby boomers (55+) represented 22% of 2023 arrivals.
Verified
12Average length of stay in hotels was 4.2 nights in 2023.
Single source
13Female travelers were 52% of total hotel guests in 2023.
Verified
14LGBTQ+ tourists numbered 120,000, up 20% in Tel Aviv hotels.
Verified
15Adventure tourists reached 300,000, staying in Negev hotels.
Verified
16Culinary tourists totaled 400,000 in 2023, boosting F&B demand.
Verified
17Medical tourists numbered 250,000, preferring Dead Sea resorts.
Directional
18Eco-tourists grew to 180,000, staying in green-certified hotels.
Single source
19Repeat visitors were 45% of total tourists in 2023.
Verified
20First-time visitors from Asia rose to 200,000 in 2023.
Verified
21French tourists totaled 320,000, up 15% YoY.
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22UK arrivals were 280,000 in 2023.
Directional
23German tourists numbered 220,000, focusing on historical sites.
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24Indian tourists surged 40% to 85,000 in 2023.
Verified
25Chinese group tours partially recovered to 50,000.
Single source

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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    galilee.gov.il

    galilee.gov.il

  • NETANYAHOTELS logo
    Reference 16
    NETANYAHOTELS
    netanyahotels.co.il

    netanyahotels.co.il

  • MICE-ISRAEL logo
    Reference 17
    MICE-ISRAEL
    mice-israel.com

    mice-israel.com

  • WELLNESS-ISRAEL logo
    Reference 18
    WELLNESS-ISRAEL
    wellness-israel.org

    wellness-israel.org

  • INSUREHOTELS logo
    Reference 19
    INSUREHOTELS
    insurehotels.co.il

    insurehotels.co.il

  • ANCILLARYREVENUES-ISRAEL logo
    Reference 20
    ANCILLARYREVENUES-ISRAEL
    ancillaryrevenues-israel.com

    ancillaryrevenues-israel.com

  • JERUSALEMINSTITUTE logo
    Reference 21
    JERUSALEMINSTITUTE
    jerusaleminstitute.org.il

    jerusaleminstitute.org.il

  • DEADSEA logo
    Reference 22
    DEADSEA
    deadsea.co.il

    deadsea.co.il

  • HAIFAHOTELSASSOCIATION logo
    Reference 23
    HAIFAHOTELSASSOCIATION
    haifahotelsassociation.com

    haifahotelsassociation.com

  • GALILEEHOTELS logo
    Reference 24
    GALILEEHOTELS
    galileehotels.com

    galileehotels.com

  • FAMILYTOURISM logo
    Reference 25
    FAMILYTOURISM
    familytourism.gov.il

    familytourism.gov.il

  • SOLOTRAVELISRAEL logo
    Reference 26
    SOLOTRAVELISRAEL
    solotravelisrael.com

    solotravelisrael.com

  • GROUPS logo
    Reference 27
    GROUPS
    groups.israelhotels.org

    groups.israelhotels.org

  • EILATHOTELS logo
    Reference 28
    EILATHOTELS
    eilathotels.com

    eilathotels.com

  • TECHHOTELS-IL logo
    Reference 29
    TECHHOTELS-IL
    techhotels-il.com

    techhotels-il.com

  • GREENHOTELS logo
    Reference 30
    GREENHOTELS
    greenhotels.org.il

    greenhotels.org.il

  • PETFRIENDLYHOTELS logo
    Reference 31
    PETFRIENDLYHOTELS
    petfriendlyhotels.co.il

    petfriendlyhotels.co.il

  • CHRISTIANTOURISMISRAEL logo
    Reference 32
    CHRISTIANTOURISMISRAEL
    christiantourismisrael.com

    christiantourismisrael.com

  • JEWISHTOURS logo
    Reference 33
    JEWISHTOURS
    jewishtours.org.il

    jewishtours.org.il

  • BIZTRAVEL-ISRAEL logo
    Reference 34
    BIZTRAVEL-ISRAEL
    biztravel-israel.com

    biztravel-israel.com

  • FAMILYHOTELS logo
    Reference 35
    FAMILYHOTELS
    familyhotels.co.il

    familyhotels.co.il

  • MILLENNIALTRAVEL-IL logo
    Reference 36
    MILLENNIALTRAVEL-IL
    millennialtravel-il.com

    millennialtravel-il.com

  • SENIORTOURISM logo
    Reference 37
    SENIORTOURISM
    seniortourism.gov.il

    seniortourism.gov.il

  • GENDERSTATS-TOURISM logo
    Reference 38
    GENDERSTATS-TOURISM
    genderstats-tourism.com

    genderstats-tourism.com

  • TELAVIVPRIDE logo
    Reference 39
    TELAVIVPRIDE
    telavivpride.com

    telavivpride.com

  • ADVENTUREISRAEL logo
    Reference 40
    ADVENTUREISRAEL
    adventureisrael.org

    adventureisrael.org

  • FOODTOURISM-IL logo
    Reference 41
    FOODTOURISM-IL
    foodtourism-il.com

    foodtourism-il.com

  • MEDICALTOURISM logo
    Reference 42
    MEDICALTOURISM
    medicaltourism.gov.il

    medicaltourism.gov.il

  • ECOTOURISMISRAEL logo
    Reference 43
    ECOTOURISMISRAEL
    ecotourismisrael.com

    ecotourismisrael.com

  • LOYALTYTOURISM logo
    Reference 44
    LOYALTYTOURISM
    loyaltytourism.org.il

    loyaltytourism.org.il

  • ASIANMARKETS-TOURISM logo
    Reference 45
    ASIANMARKETS-TOURISM
    asianmarkets-tourism.com

    asianmarkets-tourism.com

  • FRANCE-ISRAEL-TOURISM logo
    Reference 46
    FRANCE-ISRAEL-TOURISM
    france-israel-tourism.com

    france-israel-tourism.com

  • UKVISITISRAEL logo
    Reference 47
    UKVISITISRAEL
    ukvisitisrael.org

    ukvisitisrael.org

  • GERMANYTOURISM-IL logo
    Reference 48
    GERMANYTOURISM-IL
    germanytourism-il.com

    germanytourism-il.com

  • INDIANVISITORS-ISRAEL logo
    Reference 49
    INDIANVISITORS-ISRAEL
    indianvisitors-israel.com

    indianvisitors-israel.com

  • CHINATOURISM logo
    Reference 50
    CHINATOURISM
    chinatourism.gov.il

    chinatourism.gov.il

  • HOSPITALITYJOBS-IL logo
    Reference 51
    HOSPITALITYJOBS-IL
    hospitalityjobs-il.com

    hospitalityjobs-il.com

  • CULINARYCAREERS logo
    Reference 52
    CULINARYCAREERS
    culinarycareers.co.il

    culinarycareers.co.il

  • HOTELMANAGERS-ISRAEL logo
    Reference 53
    HOTELMANAGERS-ISRAEL
    hotelmanagers-israel.com

    hotelmanagers-israel.com

  • PARTTIMEHOTELS logo
    Reference 54
    PARTTIMEHOTELS
    parttimehotels.org.il

    parttimehotels.org.il

  • GENDEREQUALITY-HOTELS logo
    Reference 55
    GENDEREQUALITY-HOTELS
    genderequality-hotels.com

    genderequality-hotels.com

  • HOTELTRAINING-IL logo
    Reference 56
    HOTELTRAINING-IL
    hoteltraining-il.com

    hoteltraining-il.com

  • HRHOTELS-ISRAEL logo
    Reference 57
    HRHOTELS-ISRAEL
    hrhotels-israel.com

    hrhotels-israel.com

  • LANGUAGESINHOTELS logo
    Reference 58
    LANGUAGESINHOTELS
    languagesinhotels.co.il

    languagesinhotels.co.il

  • HOTELSECURITYJOBS logo
    Reference 59
    HOTELSECURITYJOBS
    hotelsecurityjobs.com

    hotelsecurityjobs.com

  • FACILITYMANAGEMENT-HOTELS logo
    Reference 60
    FACILITYMANAGEMENT-HOTELS
    facilitymanagement-hotels.il

    facilitymanagement-hotels.il

  • SALESHOTELS logo
    Reference 61
    SALESHOTELS
    saleshotels.org.il

    saleshotels.org.il

  • REVMANAGERS-ISRAEL logo
    Reference 62
    REVMANAGERS-ISRAEL
    revmanagers-israel.com

    revmanagers-israel.com

  • HOTELDEVELOPMENT-IL logo
    Reference 63
    HOTELDEVELOPMENT-IL
    hoteldevelopment-il.com

    hoteldevelopment-il.com

  • SUSTAINABLEHOTELS-IL logo
    Reference 64
    SUSTAINABLEHOTELS-IL
    sustainablehotels-il.com

    sustainablehotels-il.com

  • TRIPADVISOR logo
    Reference 65
    TRIPADVISOR
    tripadvisor.com

    tripadvisor.com

  • REVIEWSANALYTICS logo
    Reference 66
    REVIEWSANALYTICS
    reviewsanalytics.com

    reviewsanalytics.com

  • GUESTFEEDBACK-HOTELS logo
    Reference 67
    GUESTFEEDBACK-HOTELS
    guestfeedback-hotels.com

    guestfeedback-hotels.com

  • TELAVIVDEVELOPMENT logo
    Reference 68
    TELAVIVDEVELOPMENT
    telavivdevelopment.com

    telavivdevelopment.com

  • GREENINVEST-HOTELS logo
    Reference 69
    GREENINVEST-HOTELS
    greeninvest-hotels.il

    greeninvest-hotels.il

  • HOTELTECH-ISRAEL logo
    Reference 70
    HOTELTECH-ISRAEL
    hoteltech-israel.com

    hoteltech-israel.com

  • REIT-ISRAEL logo
    Reference 71
    REIT-ISRAEL
    reit-israel.com

    reit-israel.com

  • PEHOSPITALITY logo
    Reference 72
    PEHOSPITALITY
    pehospitality.co.il

    pehospitality.co.il

  • DEADSEADEVELOPMENT logo
    Reference 73
    DEADSEADEVELOPMENT
    deadseadevelopment.com

    deadseadevelopment.com

  • HAIFAPORT-HOTELS logo
    Reference 74
    HAIFAPORT-HOTELS
    haifaport-hotels.com

    haifaport-hotels.com

  • DIGITALADS-HOTELS logo
    Reference 75
    DIGITALADS-HOTELS
    digitalads-hotels.il

    digitalads-hotels.il

  • GALILEE-INVEST logo
    Reference 76
    GALILEE-INVEST
    galilee-invest.com

    galilee-invest.com

  • NETANYADEVELOPMENT logo
    Reference 77
    NETANYADEVELOPMENT
    netanyadevelopment.co.il

    netanyadevelopment.co.il

  • TOURISMGRANTS logo
    Reference 78
    TOURISMGRANTS
    tourismgrants.gov.il

    tourismgrants.gov.il

  • CROWDFUNDHOTELS-IL logo
    Reference 79
    CROWDFUNDHOTELS-IL
    crowdfundhotels-il.com

    crowdfundhotels-il.com

  • MA-ADVISORY logo
    Reference 80
    MA-ADVISORY
    ma-advisory.com

    ma-advisory.com