The hotels and tourism sector, which has seen consistent growth in recent years, plays an important role in the Israeli economy. Yigal Arnon & Co. has vast experience in the law as it relates to the industry and has been a leading law firm in the sector for decades. We provide our clients with a wide range of services including with respect to:

• Early-stage matters, from tender bids and real estate purchasing to planning and building
• Management and franchise agreements governing the relationship between property owners and management firms that operate hotels
• General business matters, especially in regard to labor and employment matters
• Financing agreements with banks and other lenders
• Regulatory compliance issues, for example, in regard to food and beverage, foreign workers, accessibility for people with disabilities and antitrust issues

Travel Tech

In the last few years, new technologies and approaches with regard to use, client interface and many other aspects, have transformed the hotel and tourism industry. Some of the most prominent changes include search and booking engines, accommodation and lodging alternatives, websites for budget travelers, virtual tour guides systems, recreational travel, business tourism, medical tourism and low-cost tourism , to mention just a few of the emerging trends.

Our Travel Tech Group offers advice on matters such as regulation, standardization, investment, the Israel Innovation Authority, joint ventures, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, and many other legal issues that may affect players in this industry.