Last updated: 8:00 PM ET, Wed October 14, 2026
WHY IT RATES: Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley joined government and industry leaders to celebrate Israel’s growing presence in the global meetings and events industry.
At IMEX America 2026 in Las Vegas, the Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) unveiled its new booth with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley.
Mayor Berkley joined His Excellency Consul General Modi Ephraim, IMEX CEO Carina Bauer, and representatives of IMOT including Ella Zack Solomon, Director of Market Development & Marketing Strategy and Orit Steinfeld, Consul Director - Western U.S. Region for the ceremonial unveiling, highlighting Israel’s presence at one of the world’s leading gatherings for the global meetings and events industry. In addition, Israeli industry leaders from the Jerusalem Convention Bureau/ICC Jerusalem, Tel Aviv Global & Tourism, Isrotel, G2 Travel Israel, Fattal Hotels, Tabar Tours, Grand New Hotel, and Ortra DMC & PCO were in attendance.
The event was a tremendous success, bringing together a vibrant gathering of attendees for a memorable and joyous celebration filled with enthusiasm and community spirit. The strong turnout reflected strong interest and support for tourism to Israel, making the occasion truly special.
A highlight of the event was the presentation of a certificate of recognition issued by the Mayor, acknowledging participation in the event. This recognition added a special touch to the celebration and underscored the significance of the occasion.
“Israel offers a unique blend of world-class hospitality, innovation, and extraordinary cultural experiences, making it an inspiring destination for meetings and incentive travel,” said Ella Zack Solomon, Director of Market Development & Marketing Strategy at the Israel Ministry of Tourism. “As we make our debut at IMEX America, we are excited to connect with MICE industry partners and showcase the exceptional opportunities Israel has to offer. We look forward to building strong partnerships and invite meeting and incentive travel planners from North America and around the world to discover Israel firsthand — a destination that stays with you long after the event is over.”
Throughout the duration of the conference - running through Thursday, Oct. 15 - IMOT representatives and Israeli industry leaders will share MICE developments that business travelers can experience across the country.
With air connections continuing to expand, including the launch and return of new and expanded routes from major U.S. and Canadian gateways, Israel is becoming increasingly accessible to Norh American meeting and incentive travelers. This growing connectivity, combined with Israel’s range of MICE infrastructure, hotels, convention facilities, DMCs and unique experiences, gives planners more opportunities to bring groups to the destination.
Top Meeting and Events Venues across Israel
Israel brings together world-class venues, exceptional hospitality and rich cultural experiences to create a dynamic destination for meetings, conferences and incentive travel. From the historic character of Jerusalem to the cosmopolitan energy of Tel Aviv, groups can choose from state-of-the-art convention centers, sophisticated hotels and distinctive cultural and outdoor venues that turn every event into a memorable experience. A few highlights include:
Expo Tel Aviv
Expo Tel Aviv is Israel’s largest convention center, offering approximately 484,000 square feet of versatile space and award-winning design. The space hosts 250 events annually in 20 conference halls throughout the facilities, ranging from business meetings, fashion shows, art instillations, concerts and more.
Bloomfield Stadium
Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv is a UEFA Category 4 outdoor venue that can hold up to 20,000 guests at a time. This outdoor stadium is home to three Israeli football clubs: Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Bnei-Yehuda Tel Aviv, offering facilities that are on par with international club standards.
International Convention Center Jerusalem
The International Convention Center Jerusalem (ICC) is one of Israel’s largest convention centers offering 27 meeting spaces and capacity for up to 10,000 guests. Its central location provides direct access to and from Ben Gurion Airport and is a short drive away from many historical and cultural sites and attractions in Jerusalem. The ICC holds countless events a year ranging from meetings, conventions, seminars, social events, receptions, exhibitions, fairs and more.
Dome Expo Dead Sea
Dome Expo Dead Sea is a state-of-the-art conference and concert venue in Israel’s southern region. Accommodating up to 5,000 attendees, the venue host conferences, business events, art installations, concerts and international festivals beneath a 75-foot-high inflatable dome that doubles as an immersive projection surface, adding a striking new dimension to Israel’s MICE offering.
For more information about Israel’s tourism offerings, visit the destinations social media channels on Facebook, X and Instagram.
For additional information on planning your next conference or event in Jerusalem please visit: https://conventions.itraveljerusalem.com/
For additional information on planning your next conference or event in Tel Aviv please visit: https://telavivglobal.org/convention-bureau/
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