Published on
August 25, 2025
The Israel Ministry of Tourism has appointed Galit Hoffman as the new Consul for Tourism Affairs in India, marking a significant move to enhance bilateral tourism collaboration. With a rich background in diplomacy and strategic communications, Hoffman’s leadership promises to bring innovative initiatives aimed at strengthening ties between Israel and India. Her appointment reflects Israel’s commitment to expanding its tourism outreach and fostering deeper cultural and economic exchanges with the Indian market.
The Israel Ministry of Tourism has appointed Galit Hoffman as its Consul for Tourism Affairs in India, marking a significant step in strengthening tourism relations between the two countries.
Galit brings a wealth of experience in diplomacy, strategic communications, international market expansion, and leadership within the private sector. She previously worked at the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi as the Spokesperson and later as the Deputy Defense Attaché, where she played a pivotal role in enhancing Israel-India cooperation. In the corporate sector, she also spearheaded sales and product marketing efforts for the Indian market at Mobileye, a global frontrunner in automotive safety and smart mobility.
With her extensive professional and cultural understanding of India, Galit is uniquely positioned to lead Israel’s tourism promotion strategy in the region. In her new role, she will collaborate with travel industry professionals, airlines, media, and digital platforms to elevate Israel’s image as a dynamic and diverse travel destination.
“India has been part of my journey for many years,” said Galit. “I feel fortunate to return once again,
and to continue strengthening the special relationship between our two countries. In this new role, I’m
looking forward to helping more people from India discover Israel- a destination that blends history
and innovation, nature and spirit, culture, great culinary, and lots of fun- a mix you won’t find anywhere
else.”
Michael Izhakov, Director-General of the Israel Ministry of Tourism, added:
“Galit brings a rare combination of experience in diplomacy, marketing, and long-standing
engagement with the Indian market. Her work across both the public and private sectors, along with
her understanding of India’s diverse travel ecosystem, will be invaluable in strengthening Israel’s
positioning in the market.”
The Israel Ministry of Tourism has appointed Galit Hoffman as the new Consul for Tourism Affairs in India. With her extensive experience in diplomacy and strategic communications, Hoffman is set to lead bold initiatives to strengthen tourism ties between Israel and India, fostering deeper cultural and economic collaboration.
India continues to be one of Israel’s most dynamic and high-potential tourism markets. In recent
years, it has topped the list of Asian countries in terms of tourist arrivals to Israel, and the numbers
keep rising. Galit’s appointment is part of the Ministry’s broader efforts to deepen international
engagement and open new avenues for cultural and economic exchange.
