War in Gaza plunges Zionist regime’s tourism

Tehran, Qodsna - For over 2,000 years, the Zionist regime has been a significant destination for pilgrims. In recent times, this has formed the basis of a thriving tourism industry, generating US$8.46 billion for it and US$1 billion for Palestine in 2019.

According to the Tourism Ministry of the regime, tourism historically contributes about 3 percent to Zionist regime’s economy and directly employs 200,000 settlers. However, international arrivals have dropped since October due to travel advisories.

Experts predict the conflict's long-term impact on Zionist tourism. Across the globe, there are massive demonstrations by students at prestigious universities calling for a ceasefire and even advocating for boycotts and sanctions.

This conflict could have a lasting impact on pilgrims, which darkens the prospects for the Israeli tourism industry. This not only affects its income generation but also its political tool in justifying its expansionism.

According to Zionist media, Yossi Fattal, the director of the Association of Inbound Tourism Organizers in Zionist regime, expressed concerns about the conflict's impact on the tourism industry. He stated that 250 airlines operated in the Zionist regime before the conflict, but that number has now decreased to 45. Many airlines have suspended their flights to the Zionist regime, including Turkish Airlines by March 2025 and EasyJet by October 2024.