Israeli Hotel Chain Unveils New VIP Terminal at Tel Aviv Airport

Hotel chain Fattal Holdings Ltd. has unveiled on Sunday its new VIP terminal at Ben Gurion Airport, Israel's main airport located outside of Tel Aviv. Established with a NIS 18 million ($5 million) investment, the new private complex spans 1,300 square meters and includes check-in points, border control, and access to the runway. Passengers can purchase luxuries such as private lounges with added service, and resting rooms with a shower and a butler, with services costing $265-$485 depending on the service booked.

More than a million tourists entered Israel in the first three months of 2019, according to data published by Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics last week, an 11% increase year-over-year.