The aftermath of the October 7 attacks has devastated Israel's tourism sector, with visitor numbers plummeting from 300,000 in September to just 38,000 in November, significantly impacting revenues.
2023 was expected to be a record tourism year for Israel; business owners express that the restoring of peace would be essential for bringing tourists back to the country.
International airlines have halted flights to Israel after the attacks, contributing to the decline in tourism, and many businesses have closed due to the ongoing conflict.
The economic fallout from college-led protests and calls for boycotts is further complicating Israel's tourism recovery efforts, as highlighted by sociologist Samuel Scanlon.
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