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M.A. in Tourism and Hotel Management program located on the beautiful Sea of Galilee in Northern Israel.

13/01/2026

🏵️🌿🌲Students in the Master’s program in Tourism and Hotel Management at Kinneret College took part in a unique in-depth field tour🗺️ focusing on tourism and international borders🚧, as part of the course Tourism and Globalization with Prof. Alon Gelbman. The tour focused on the case study of the Israel–Jordan border.
They visited Naharayim and the Old Gesher site, including crossing the security fence and reaching the historic bridges over the Jordan River, located just a few meters from the international border line with Jordan. During a meeting with the site’s CEO, Ms. Nirit Bagron, various topics were discussed that constitute attractions of border heritage tourism, such as the legendary hydroelectric power station of Pinhas Rutenberg, the story of Kibbutz Old Gesher in the shadow of the border, and other tourism initiatives, including the Rutenberg Restaurant, which is characterized by gourmet tasting experiences🥨🥪.

11/01/2026

🧩 Creativity meets tourism innovation 🧩

In Dr Orit Unger's Innovation and Creativity in Tourism course, students explored LEGO® Serious Play as an experiential methodology for brainstorming and structured creative problem-solving.

Through hands-on modelling and metaphor-based reasoning, students addressed innovation challenges across diverse tourism contexts, translating abstract ideas into tangible insights.

The session highlighted the value of experiential and creative methods in generating new perspectives, fostering collaboration, and reframing real-world business challenges in the tourism and hospitality industry.

Learning by doing — and building — at its best. 🚀
💙✈️

23/12/2025

💫Prof. Sascha Kraanich from the University of Cologne, Germany, delivered a fascinating guest lecture to master’s students in Tourism and Hotel Management about the relationship between international migration and tourism, as part of the M.A. seminar Tourism and Globalization taught by Prof. Alon Gelbman.

In his lecture, Prof. Kranich shared findings from his groundbreaking research on the interplay between migration to destination countries such as migration flows from Turkey to Germany or from Mexico to the United States and the links between tourism and these processes.🔥🔥🔥

✨פרופ' סאשה קראניך מאוניברסיטת קלן גרמניה, נתן הרצאת אורח מרתקת לסטודנטים לתואר שני בניהול תיירות ומלונאות על יחסי הגירה בינלאומית ותיירות, במסגרת סמינר מ.א. תיירות וגלובליזציה של פרופ' אלון גלבמן.

פרופ' קראניך שיתף בהרצאתו את הסטודנטים בממצאים ממחקריו פורצי הדרך על יחסי הגומלין בין הגירה למדינות היעד כמו תנועות הגירה מתורכיה לגרמניה או מקסיכו לארצות הברית, והקשרים בין התיירות לתהליכים אלה.💯🔥🔥

09/12/2025

✨🏨 An Inspiring Guest Lecture on Managing International Hotel Chains 🌍

Mr. Franco Vella, General Manager of the David Intercontinental Tel Aviv, visited the college for a special guest lecture in the Tourism and Globalization course taught by Prof. Alon Gelbman in the Master’s program in Tourism and Hotel Management.

During the lecture, Mr. Vella discussed the contribution of international hotel chains to tourism development in Israel, as well as the challenges and opportunities involved in managing global brand standards.

Several interested undergraduate students joined the session, and everyone enjoyed a unique glimpse into the world of a senior hotel executive with extensive international experience in managing branded hotels around the globe.

✨ Thank you to Franco Vella for an engaging and enriching talk, and to our students for their active and curious participation!

הרצאת אורח מרתקת על ניהול מלונות רשת בינלאומיים:

מר פרנקו וואלה, מנכ"ל מלון דיויד אינטרקונטיננטל תל אביב, הגיע במיוחד למכללה להרצאת אורח לתואר השני בניהול תיירות ומלונאות, במסגרת הקורס תיירות וגלובליזציה של פרופ' אלון גלבמן.

ההרצאה עסקה בתרומת רשתות מלונות בינלאומיות לפיתוח התיירות במדינה, ועל ניהול סטנדרטים בינלאומיים של מלונות מותג. להרצאה הצטרפו גם כמה סטודנטים מתעניינים מהתואר הראשון, ובמהלכה מר פרנקו שיתף את הסטודנטים לאור ניסיונו העשיר בניהול של מלונות רשת ברחבי העולם.

20/11/2025

🌍 Guest Lecture in the MA Program in Tourism & Hotel Management

Our first-year MA students enjoyed an inspiring guest lecture in Prof. Alon Gelbman’s course, delivered by Mr. Oren Drori, CEO of the Tel Aviv Hotel Association and former Deputy Director General for Marketing at the Israeli Ministry of Tourism.

Drori shared his extensive experience in branding and marketing Israel globally, offering students a unique inside look at national tourism strategy, international positioning, and the challenges of promoting a destination in a highly competitive market.

A big thank you to Oren Drori for a fascinating and enriching session! ✨

16/11/2025

✨ A behind-the-scenes day at Hilton Tel Aviv! ✨

Our MA students in Tourism & Hotel Management at Kinneret College spent an inspiring day exploring one of Israel’s leading luxury hotels.

From a warm welcome over morning coffee to in-depth sessions with Hilton’s professional team, the visit offered a rare look into the operations, standards, and strategy behind a world-class hospitality brand.

📍 Highlights from the day:
• Introduction to Hilton & Waldorf Astoria values and culture
• Deep dive into luxury standards and renovation processes
• Lunch at the hotel
• Guided tour through front-of-house and back-of-house operations
• A fascinating session on revenue management and decision-making in a top-tier hotel

Such industry encounters are an essential part of our MA programme—connecting students directly with leaders who shape the future of hospitality.

🤝 Thank you to Hilton Tel Aviv for the warm hospitality!
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23/07/2025

🎓 We wrapped up the academic year with a beautiful end-of-year event for our M.A. students in Tourism and Hotel Management!

📍 The event took place at the elegant David Harp Hotel, where students and faculty came together to celebrate. We enjoyed getting to know the hotel’s management team, watching impressive final project presentations, and hearing heartfelt thank-you speeches from our graduates.

A truly special evening that reflected the program's spirit.
Wishing our graduates the best of luck! 🌟

11/06/2025

✨ Learning beyond the classroom ✨
As part of Dr. Orit Unger’s MA course Global Trends in Alternative Tourist Accommodations, students visited the beautiful Sky Glamping site in Moshav Ramot this week – a unique example of luxury camping done right. 🏕🌿

Omri, one of the owners, graciously hosted the group and offered valuable insights into the development and management of the site, highlighting current trends and challenges in alternative tourist accommodations.

It was a meaningful and enriching experience – students came away inspired, informed, and excited about the evolving world of tourism.

05/06/2025

🕍 Heritage, tourism, and management challenges – a field visit to Magdala!
Students in the MA program, as part of the Managing Religious Heritage Tourism course led by Dr. Hila Zaban, explored the unique archaeological site of Magdala – home to a first-century synagogue and managed by the Catholic Church, near the town of Migdal.
During the visit, students heard from Father Kelly, one of the site’s managing priests, about the site's significance to Christian communities worldwide and the day-to-day work with international pilgrimage tourism. They also met with Mr. Maroun Edward-Issa, General Manager of the on-site hotel, who shared insights into the opportunities and challenges of managing a hospitality facility within a religious heritage complex serving a wide range of visitors – from pilgrims to local tourists.
📚 A learning experience where heritage, management, and culture meet – this is where academia comes to life.

03/02/2025

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Read more: https://www.jpost.com/j-spot/article-837086

13/01/2025

12/12/2024

"In 2025, tourism in Israel is expected to grow by 100% compared to 2024." These projections were revealed this week by Dr. Yaron Ergas, Director of the Research and Statistics Department at the Israeli Ministry of Tourism, during a guest lecture in Dr. Eran Ketter's course on 'Market Research in Tourism.

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Emek HaYarden
Kineret
15132

Opening Hours

Monday	09:30 - 12:00
	13:30 - 15:30
Tuesday	09:30 - 12:00
	13:30 - 15:30
Wednesday	09:30 - 12:00
	13:30 - 15:30
Thursday	09:30 - 12:00
	13:30 - 15:30
Sunday	09:30 - 12:00
	13:30 - 15:30

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+97246653795

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https://www.kinneret.ac.il/en/program/academic-programs/m-a-programs/m-a-in-tourism-and-hotel-management/

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