Abraham Travel

What Abraham Travel does

Abraham Travel is a privately held, founder-led Israeli hospitality and tourism company operating a multi-property hostel chain integrated with guided tour operations. Founded in 2016 by Maoz Inon, Gal Mor, Nitzan Kimchi, Dror Tishler, and Yaron Burgin, the company runs active hostels in Tel Aviv and Eilat (Israel) and a resort in Panglao, Bohol (Philippines), with tours covering Israel, Jordan/Petra, and the Philippines delivered through its subsidiary Abraham Tlalim Tours. It holds the first GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) certification in Israel's tourism sector and operates a measurable social impact framework around fair employment, local procurement, and inclusion.

The business model spans five revenue streams: hostel accommodation (dorms to suites), one-time tour packages, event and meeting space rental (capacity up to 550 in Tel Aviv), group bookings, and on-site food and beverage. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through abraham.travel integrated with SimpleBooking, supplemented by the Flyeast Group partnership for international expansion and a content creator affiliate program. Pricing is unit-based with tiered length-of-stay discounts and the Abraham One loyalty program (10% member discount). The company serves a hybrid customer base — solo backpackers, families, group travelers, and corporate event clients (Bank Hapoalim, Monday.com, Yotpo, SimilarWeb among others) — and runs social programs including the Abraham Tent grief-resilience initiative and the Evacuated Families Project supported by donations and corporate CSR funding.

Technology infrastructure is built on standard third-party SaaS — WordPress CMS, Stripe payments, Cloudflare CDN, SimpleBooking engine, Matterport for 3D property views, and Microsoft Clarity/Google Analytics for analytics — with no proprietary AI/ML or data platform disclosed. The company employs 101–250 staff, took a single disclosed $6.9M funding round from Bridges Israel in March 2019, and remains independent with no parent company or external PE/strategic ownership identified.

Name

Abraham Travel

Legal name

Abraham

Website

https://abraham.travel

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Abraham Travel is an Israeli founder-led hospitality and tour operator running hostels in Tel Aviv, Eilat, and Bohol (Philippines), plus guided tours across Israel, Jordan, and the Philippines, serving backpackers, families, and corporate event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hostels and Tourism Services

NAICS

All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199), Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Backpacker Guesthouses & Budget Inns (THAMAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Christian Pilgrimage & Holy Land Tour Operators (THAKAHAB), Temporary Housing & Extended-Stay Corporate Accommodation (THACALAC)

Keywords

• Hostel accommodation
• Guided tours
• Sustainable tourism
• Travel experiences
• Event venue rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Tel Aviv

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hostel Accommodations: Revenue from dormitory beds, private rooms, and family rooms across properties in Tel Aviv, Eilat (up to 450 guests/night), and Bohol. Room types range from economy to suites with various pricing tiers.
2. Tour Operations: Guided tours across Israel (Masada, Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Gaza Envelope), Jordan & Petra, and Philippines (Bohol island tours, El Nido, Coron). Tours offered as standalone or bundled with accommodation.
3. Event & Meeting Space Rental: Rental of meeting rooms, event venues, rooftop spaces, and studios for corporate events, weddings, workshops. Venues in Tel Aviv (up to 550 capacity lounge, 400 standing rooftop) and Eilat (up to 80 participants activity room).
4. Group Bookings: Special rates and packages for group orders and company events with dedicated group coordination.
5. Food & Beverage: On-site bars at Tel Aviv and Eilat locations, breakfast service, snack bar at Bohol. BeerBazaar partnership for rooftop bar at Tel Aviv.
6. Donations & Social Programs: Donation-based funding for Abraham Tent grief support program and Evacuated Families Project. Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Abraham Travel operates multi-property budget-friendly hostels in Tel Aviv, Eilat (Israel), and Bohol (Philippines), offering dormitory beds, private rooms, and family accommodations with shared social spaces. The company runs guided tour packages (Abraham Tours / Abraham Tlalim Tours) across Israel, Jordan/Petra, and the Philippines, sold either standalone or bundled with stays, and rents meeting and event spaces at its Tel Aviv and Eilat properties for corporate and private functions.

Product overview

Abraham Travel operates a multi-property hostel and tour company with three hostel locations (Tel Aviv and Eilat in Israel, Bohol in the Philippines), offering stays with both private rooms and dormitory accommodations, plus a comprehensive tour operation covering Israel, Jordan/Petra, and the Philippines. The portfolio includes core hospitality products (hostel stays, guided tours), event and meeting space rentals, and loyalty programs (Abraham One). Additionally, Abraham operates social impact initiatives including the Abraham Tent grief support program and the Evacuated Families Project, reflecting its mission-driven approach to tourism.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Abraham Hostels (Stays) Budget-friendly hostel accommodations across three properties — Abraham Tel Aviv and Abraham Eilat in Israel, and Abraham Bohol in the Philippines — offering dormitory beds, private rooms, family rooms, and suites with on-site social spaces (rooftop bar, lounge, co-working, swimming pools, courtyard). Capacity at Abraham Eilat up to 450 guests/night. Free amenities include WiFi, lockers, kitchen access, breakfast, and 24/7 reception.
• Abraham Tours (Abraham Tlalim Tours) Guided tour packages across Israel (Masada, Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Gaza Envelope, West Bank), Jordan & Petra, and the Philippines (Bohol island tours, Manila City Tour, El Nido, Coron). Tours sold as standalone day trips, multi-day excursions, or bundled with Abraham Hostel stays, including specialty impact tours (1,242 impact participants annually).
• Meeting Rooms and Event Spaces Rental of meeting rooms, studios, lounges, activity rooms, and rooftop spaces at Abraham Tel Aviv (up to 550 capacity lounge, 400 standing rooftop) and Abraham Eilat (up to 80-participant activity room) for corporate events, conferences, workshops, weddings, and product launches. Includes dedicated B2B sales contact ([email protected]).
• Group Bookings Dedicated group booking service with special rates and packages for organizing stays at all Abraham properties for tour groups, school groups, corporate retreats, and other large groups. Coordinated via inquiry form with direct sales-team follow-up.
• Abraham Tent Program Grief and resilience workshops for young adults affected by the October 7 events, operated at Abraham Tel Aviv in partnership with the Gvanim Association (30 years trauma-support experience). Participants pay a nominal NIS 200 per seminar; sponsorship tiers are $550 per participant or $8,500 per seminar group.
• Food and Beverage (On-Site Bars and Breakfast) On-site bar service at Abraham Tel Aviv (rooftop operated via BeerBazaar partnership) and Abraham Eilat (courtyard bar), snack bar service at Abraham Bohol, and breakfast service across properties. Activities such as Karaoke Night (free for guests), Boodle Fight Dinner (450 PHP/person), and Yoga classes (150 PHP/person) at Bohol.

Quantifiable outcome

• 51% of staff from underrepresented groups
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Flyeast GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Flyeast Group marking significant expansion into international territories. This partnership enables Abraham to bring its hostel and tourism concept to new international markets beyond Israel.
• BeerBazaarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeerBazaar operates the rooftop bar at Abraham Tel Aviv property, hosting events and providing food/beverage service. Regular rooftop parties and events held at the venue.
• Gvanim AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative with Gvanim Association (30 years of experience in trauma support) to launch the Abraham Tent Program - grief and resilience workshops for young adults affected by October 7 events. Gvanim provides professional counselors and therapeutic expertise.
• Brothers in Arms (Civilian Emergency Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivilian emergency center team coordinated activities in Eilat for evacuees and security forces. Initiated 'Atanachta' project arranging guest rooms at Abraham Eilat for families with special needs children.
• Acupuncturists Without BordersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered nonprofit established in 2012 providing trauma treatment circles at Abraham Tel Aviv for evacuees and those affected by emotional trauma.
• Ministry of Education (Israel)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to operate school and kindergarten facilities at Abraham Jerusalem and Abraham Tel Aviv for evacuated children.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Selina: Globally scaled hostel/accommodation-plus-experiences brand combining dorms, private rooms, and locally curated tours — directly comparable to Abraham's hostel-plus-tour integrated model, though Selina operates across more continents.
• Generator Hostels: Design-led hostel chain with properties across major European cities, also featuring on-site bars, event spaces, and curated local experiences — closely comparable operating model to Abraham's multi-property hostel-with-events approach.
• Mad Monkey Hostels: Backpacker hostel chain across Southeast Asia with social programming, on-site bars, and tour bookings — closely comparable in backpacker positioning and Asia footprint (relevant to Abraham's Bohol operation).
• Hostel One: Social hostel brand with in-house events, group dinners, and community programming — directly comparable to Abraham's community-led positioning and event-driven guest experience.
• Zostel: India's largest backpacker hostel chain offering dorms, private rooms, and curated regional experiences — comparable integrated hostel-plus-experience model and budget-traveler brand positioning.
• Bein Harim Tours: Largest Israeli inbound tour operator running day trips and multi-day tours (Jerusalem, Masada, Dead Sea, Petra) — directly comparable to Abraham Tours' guided tour product across the Holy Land.
• Tourist Israel: Israeli inbound tour platform offering packaged experiences across Israel — directly comparable tour distribution model targeting international visitors to the same destinations Abraham Tours serves.

Broad incumbents

• MEININGER Hotels: European hybrid hotel-hostel chain blending private rooms and dorms in central urban locations — comparable limited-service/budget lodging model, but with a much larger European footprint and broader hotel-style positioning.
• Hostelling International: Global non-profit hostel network with member properties in Israel and worldwide — comparable core hostel accommodation activity, but with a membership-model structure and far broader network.

Others

• Hostelworld: Largest OTA dedicated to hostels and budget accommodation — adjacent ecosystem participant that drives a significant share of bookings for independent hostel operators like Abraham.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AbrahamHostels
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/abrahamhostels/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/AbrahamTelAviv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abraham-travel
• Instagraminstagram.com/abrahamhostels
• TikToktiktok.com/@abraham.travel

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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