In 2013, Israel was visited by about 3.5 million foreign tourists. while the turpot did not change significantly compared to 2012: the difference was 0, 5%.

Most of the tourists who visited Israel in 2013, came from the United States. Russian tourists took second place. In third place were tourists from France. The fourth and fifth place was taken by citizens of Germany and Great Britain.

Revenues from the tourist business in 2013 brought about 40 billion shekels (378 billion rubles) to the state budget of Israel.

10 fresh news

• On March 5, the 85th Geneva Motor Show will start (Feb 27)
• Paris will lose one of the main attractions (Feb 27)
• The tourist fell from a height of 500 meters, trying to make self (Feb 27)
• On the flight "Victory" did not have enough seats for all passengers (Feb 27)
• The Quidditch Championship started in Spain (Feb 27)
• Israeli passengers almost beat the flight attendant because of the chocolate (Feb 27)
• The most expensive ski resorts in Europe are identified (Feb 27)
• Smoking marijuana is legalized in Washington (Feb 27)
• Increased the cost of overseas roaming (Feb 27)
• The ski season in Sochi will last until May (Feb 27)