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Saar Zafrir Design was founded by London-based designer, Saar Zafrir. The studio offers design, investment and development services for hospitality projects throughout Europe. Following a successful career of over a decade in the capital markets, Saar Zafrir switched gears and followed his passion of design and hospitality development. An interior designer at heart, Zafrir’s studio manages projects from A to Z, from concept to design, to purchasing and construction. The studio has been responsible for the design of over 60 hotels worldwide, including Max Brown Hotels, Sir Savigny Berlin, Provocateur Berlin, Brown Beach House Croatia, The ReMiX Hotel in Paris and the Galei Kinneret Hotel in Israel. Acknowledged internationally for his contribution to the world of hospitality design, Saar Zafrir was awarded the German Design award for Excellent Communications Design Interior Architecture for the Provocateur Berlin project, and has received recognition in the world’s leading media including Architectural Digest, The New York Times, Conde Nast Traveller and The Wall Street Journal to name a few.
Set in Tel Aviv’s first neighbourhood, the picturesque Neve Tzedek, lies Elkonin Tel Aviv, officially launched in May 2023. The property is housed in the first-ever hotel (originally built in 1913) in Tel Aviv and was acquired in 2004 by Zionist Franco-Israeli entrepreneur, Dominique Romano, with the intention of saving and bringing back to life the previously defunct hotel. Meticulously restored by architecture firm Bar Orian and dressed by interior design studio ICONIQUE into a 44-room-and-suite urban oasis with Parisian elegance and world-class services and amenities at heart. Home to L’Époque Restaurant, the first Jöel Robuchon restaurant in Israel, as well as a Clarins SPA, the first of its kind in the country. Other amenities include a rooftop swimming pool and bar with panoramic views across the city and the sea, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, lounge bar, and meetings and event space, as well as an outdoor terrace area with a bespoke “Love Wall” by artist James Goldcrown. www.all.accor.com/hotel/9674
Celestia is a new 45-meter handcrafted Phinisi luxury yacht designed to offer an unforgettable sailing experience through the Indonesian Archipelago. Featuring seven cabins and ensuite bathrooms with Villeroy Boch and Geberit finishings, Celestia was designed to provide a new way to experience some of Earth’s most sought-after destinations, including Raja Ampat, Komodo, and the Spice Islands. It’s the vision of siblings Jasmine Chong and Jason Tabalujan who utilized their creative and technical abilities to create a product that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but is also a top-quality and unique hospitality experience. The brother-sister team behind this project aims to offer a vessel in which guests can immerse themselves in the romance of travel and the art of being one with nature. Celestia offers guests a tailored experience with bespoke itineraries, with private charter trips ranging from 3-7 nights in the Komodo area to 7-14 nights in other areas of the Coral Triangle.
Studio Alex Meitlis, founded in 1993, has established itself as one of the leading Israeli architecture and interior design studios. Alongside local recognition, the studio also established itself in the international market with iconic projects, such as the Ottolenghi delis and Nopi restaurant in London, awarded by Wallpaper magazine for the best new restaurant in 2012.
The work in the studio ranges from private high-end residential projects to public buildings and spaces, these include hotels, restaurants, offices, showrooms, exhibits, and retail in Israel and abroad. The studio’s approach is to provide a design package, in other words, a ‘Total Design’, where architecture, interior, industrial and graphic design come together to form a complete concept and outcome. In the process design, every detail count, every material is important.
Collaborating with artists has always been a major part of our studio’s work. Five years ago, the artist Ivo Bisignano joined our studio. The cooperation with Ivo gave birth not only to new conceptual ideas but also to new possibilities of providing complete design solutions that include design, art, and branding, tailored to a specific project. In 2014, Alex Meitlis established the Alex Meitlis showroom and studio in Shoreditch, London, to further expend his worldwide operation. Our recent projects include Hotel Calimala, a boutique hotel in Florence, the café chain Matto in NYC, the new Ottolenghi restaurant, Rovi, in London, and other commercial and residential projects.
More of a hang-out than a “store,” Colbo offers a curated selection of original and vintage clothing, home goods and vinyl records, as well as an espresso and tea bar. Colbo was founded in 2021 by Tal Silberstein as a seamless lifestyle brand, with its physical location hosting events and exhibitions anchored around local art, music, food and community. The brand has released one-off and limited edition pieces with its first full collection in winter 2022, as well as multiple capsule collections with other labels.
Serax is a Belgian design label, active for more than 30 years and still managed with a passionate family spirit. Today Serax works with passionate designers from all over the world. Ann Demeulemeester, Vincent Van Duysen, Paola Navone and Piet Boon are just a few names from the illustrious list. Serax tableware graces the tables of some of the best restaurants in the world. Whether you go for a bite to eat at Albert Adrià’s Enigma restaurant, at Jean George in New York City or at Nobu in Milan, Serax’s carefully designed dinnerware and cutlery will give your culinary experience that little bit more. Over the years, Serax has grown into a versatile lifestyle brand. The products range from tableware and pottery to unique design furniture, lighting and accessories. In 2014 Serax received the Henry van de Velde Award, the most prestigious design prize in Belgium.
Set in the historic Barrio de Analco, the oldest continuously inhabited neighborhood in the U.S., The Inn of the Five Graces’ traditional adobe and stone exterior belies the extraordinary experience that awaits. The charming property, a member of the prestigious Relais Chateaux collection, offers 25 unique guest-rooms and suites showcasing hand-crafted artisan pieces and one-of-a-kind treasures from the historic Silk Road. Each spacious accommodation features thoughtfully designed bedrooms and sitting areas adorned with wood-burning kiva fireplaces, lush textiles, and custom furnishings. The exquisite bathrooms are accented by deep soaking tubs and separate showers surrounded by vivid, hand-laid tile mosaics, carefully designed to nurture reflection and reinvention. At the same time, the property’s location on one of Santa Fe’s most charming and historic streets offers an ideal location for exploring all the magic Santa Fe has to offer.
The ‘FEAST’ collection is a leap forward into the world of lifestyle for Yotam Ottolenghi after opening his first eponymous delicatessen in London in 2002. Over nearly two decades, Ottolenghi has become a pioneer in what we know today as contemporary Middle Eastern cuisine, with his restaurants and cookbooks considered a perennial source of inspiration internationally.
Encompassing 100 unique pieces, the expressive new tableware collection represents everything the British-Israeli chef stands for, designed with the intention of coming together in celebration of food, family and friendship. Featuring a playful assemblage of colourful plates, bowls, cups, glasses, cutlery and serving stands, the expansion into tableware is a natural next step for the acclaimed culinary artist renowned for his contemporary Middle-Eastern cooking, with Serax as proud partners.
The visionary behind FEAST is Ivo Bisignano, the artist responsible for all of Ottolenghi’s creative graphics. Distinguished by two main motifs, the range is decorated with forms of an impulsive ‘O’-shaped brushstroke for ‘Ottolenghi’ and abstract vegetable shapes as a nod to the food group most championed by the chef. The result is a bold, honest and spirited collection, full of contrasting colour combinations for a range as vibrant as Ottolenghi’s dishes.
A 180-hectare estate comprising a 12-room boutique hotel “Locanda La Raia”, a biodynamic
farm, and a winery. The estate’s most eye-catching project is the Fondazione La Raia. The
contemporary on-site art foundation encourages artists of different disciplines to create unique
site-specific works and exhibitions to spotlight the local landscape: one of several installations is
The Art Path walking route across the La Raia estate.
OWIU, an abbreviation for The Only Way Is Up, is a full-service architecture and design firm located in the heart of Los Angeles. The firm’s office and showroom are located in the burgeoning Art’s District, a spot that has become the Silicon Valley for young creatives. Their fields of expertise include Architectural design, Construction, Urban Design, Product Design, and Architectural visualization services. OWIU approaches every project with a strong emphasis on aesthetics and precision of form, coupled with a strong narrative and conviction. OWIU is the brainchild of Joel Wong and Amanda Gunawan, two designers with proficient architectural knowledge.
Founded in 1986, ADDP Architects (renamed to ADDP Architects LLP in 2011) is a multi- faceted architectural practice based in Singapore. We thrive in extensive levels of experience, expertise and resources that encompasses the fields of Master and Urban planning, Architecture and Interior Design. Over the years, ADDP has established a strong base of expertise and competence in providing consultancy services for a wide spectrum of project types in a comprehensive, efficient and effective manner thus gaining acknowledgement and recognition at an international level. ADDP is one of the first architectural firms to be certified ISO 14001 – Environmental Management System in Year 2005 as the management is committed to green and sustainable buildings design. ADDP Architects have been awarded the BCA Built Environment Leadership Award (Gold Class Award Winner) in 2016. ADDP Architects have been awarded BCI Asia Top 10 architectural firms in Singapore for years 2005 to 2019. To date, the firm is honored to have achieved 174 awards for its projects.
Glassworks is a vision specialist in the heart of Tel Aviv. A space dedicated to vision, Glassworks provides a calming and well-designed boutique where guests can escape the Tel Aviv heat and explore a library of curated frames from around the world – cold drink or coffee in hand. Your eyes are a feat of biological engineering and they need to be taken care of. Glassworks’ professional optometrists assess your eyes and share their findings in a language you can understand. To truly appreciate a frame, you need to understand the maker. From the tales behind each brand to their technology and materials used, Glassworks knows what makes every pair. From lens selection to fabrication, the in-house laboratory is equipped with all the tools to individually customize your lenses and frames – with a fast turnaround.
The David Citadel Hotel is a 385-room-and-suite five-star hotel located in the bustling city center of Jerusalem. Overlooking the magnificent views of the Tower of David and the historic Old City walls, The David Citadel opened in 1998, and over the years, has become the choice property of international statesmen, politicians, and guests of the highest stature, including Nancy Pelosi and Mike Pompeo, as well as high-profile international celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and Mariah Carey. Over its 24-year tenure, The David Citadel Hotel has received international recognition and awards, including in 2021 when the hotel was awarded 3rd Best Hotel in Israel as part of the Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.
Boasting 194 rooms and suites, Mamilla Hotel is perfectly located in the heart of Jerusalem, offering
guests a magnificent view of the holy city. From the Old City walls to the Jaffa Gate, Mamilla guests are
situated at the forefront of Jerusalem’s rich cultural heritage. Designed in collaboration with world-
renowned architects Moshe Safdie and Piero Lissoni, the design of the Mamilla is minimalist while
achieving undeniable elegance. Five years ago, Mamilla Hotel was acknowledged by the prestigious
Leading Hotels of The World (LHW), a collection that accepts only the world’s most exclusive hotels. The
hotel was also selected by Conde Nast Traveler’s editors for its 2016 ‘Gold List,’, a selection of the
editor’s picks for the top hotels in the world. In 2019, Mamilla Hotel was honored by the Conde Nast
Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, who ranked the hotel #5 in the Top Hotels in the Middle East.
Having opened in 2017, Baranowitz Goldberg partners Sigal and Irene have been collaborating as colleagues in many different commercial design projects. After a few years of successful joint work, the two architects established their own practice, paving a new way based around their diverse expertise.
Irene Sigal’s comprehensive experience in different fields of design allow the studio’s work to vary and include all scales. Whether it be a product or a building, creating a story that will ignite the creative process is the leading principle of their work.
The studio’s projects are characterized with a playful balance between art and design while adhering to strict yet poetic principles of proportion, and a true integration between conceptual thought and functionalism.
When created within a strong conceptual framework, creativity can turn to unpredictable yet coherent directions. The studio’s goal is to allow each project to pave its way toward a unique architectural interpretation.
The history of Lopota Lake Resort Spa arises from a dream of a courageous man, in combination with hard work and the diversity of local nature. In 2008, Goga Maisuradze, the hotel’s founder, discovered one of the forgotten lakes in the Kakheti region. With his far-reaching plans, Maisuradze managed to turn Lopota Lake into an important touristic destination and put it on the world’s touristic map. Lopota Lake Resort Spa began as a seven-room family hotel, and over time, has become a unique resort with top-tier service, a sprawling property with 232 rooms and suites, an indoor spa and wellness center, as well as an on-property wine chateau, multiple restaurants, a horse stable and vineyards.
Penderyn is an independent distillery located in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales, UK. Recognized as one of the most influential Welsh exports, Penderyn is credited with reviving the country’s whisky industry after more than a 100-year absence. Renowned for its high-quality single malt whisky and other distillates, Penderyn is also recognized for respecting the long heritage of whisky production and combining it with an innovative approach to distilling. Penderyn is exported to over 40 countries, including Canada, the USA, Japan, Russia, Singapore, Australia, and China.
Yotam Ottolenghi is the restaurateur and chef-patron of six London-based delis and restaurants. He is the author of eight best-selling cookery books, including renowned titles as Plenty, Jerusalem, and Simple. Amongst several prizes, Yotam won two James Beard awards in the US and the UK National Book Award. Yotam has been a weekly columnist for The Guardian for over thirteen years and is a regular contributor to The New York Times. His commitment to the championing of vegetables, as well as ingredients once seen as ‘exotic,’ has led to what some call “the Ottolenghi effect.” This is shorthand for the creation of a meal which is full of color, flavor, bounty, and sunshine’. With the Belgian design label Serax, he is now launching his first range of tableware: FEAST.
Originally from Sicily and trained as an architect, Ivo Bisignano is an artist with many different souls. Beginning with fashion illustration early in his career, he has made significant contributions in media ranging from sculpture to painting to video and animation. Throughout his work, a distinctive and consistent note is a poignant sense of nostalgia, applied to characters both real and imaginary, and often linked to references from world literature and cinema. Bisignano’s art is also imbued with a strong sense of play and irony, evoking an aesthetic of past and highly detailed worlds with an often surrealistic atmosphere. Bisignano’s extensive work in the fashion industry has taken him worldwide and has included collaborations with Prada, Missoni, and Fratelli Rossetti. Bisignano’s meeting and subsequent work with renowned chef Yotam Ottolenghi has led to the realization of numerous collaborative projects, including sculptures for many of Ottolenghi’s London restaurants (including interiors for the newest, Rovi), exclusively-designed products for Christmas 2017, as well as a complete line of tableware in linen.
MH Distillery (Milk Honey), established by entrepreneur and investor Gal Kalkstein, is Israel’s first whisky distillery and produces high-quality distillates. All raw materials, equipment, casks and processes were selected to ensure the final product – whether white distillates or aged whisky – meets the highest quality standards and tastes. MH Distillery received guidance and advice from Dr. Jim Swan, a world-renowned master distiller. Each of the distillery’s products is Kosher. MH Distillery is currently launching worldwide its first Single Malt Whisky.
Designed by Moshe Safdie and Piero Lissoni, The David Citadel is a design icon in its own right and the centerpiece of a grand architectural vision, uniting this ancient and contemporary capital. Guests are pampered by the largest bedrooms in Jerusalem — serene, sophisticated and rich in indulgent surprises — and linger over meals on the luxurious garden terrace, an oasis filled with birdsong. The unique location unites the Old City of Jerusalem and the new, and allows guests to stroll to many of the destination’s most famous sites.
Mamilla Hotel is ideally located in the heart of Jerusalem, offering guests a magnificent view of the holy city. From the Old City walls to the Jaffa Gate, Mamilla’s guests are situated at the forefront of Jerusalem’s rich cultural heritage. Designed in collaboration with world-renowned architects Moshe Safdie and Piero Lissoni, the design of the Mamilla is minimalist while achieving undeniable elegance. Mamilla houses various dining options for guests and visitors, including Rooftop, a premier destination restaurant with award-winning cuisine and breathtaking views; Mirror Bar, considered one of the most beautiful, posh bars on the Jerusalem nightlife scene; and Happy Fish Restaurant, an exclusive seafood restaurant.
MCR and MORSE Development have reignited the magic of Eero Saarinen’s landmark 1962 TWA Flight Center at JFK Airport, restoring and reimagining it as a first-class hotel. At the center of the hotel is Eero Saarinen’s iconic TWA Flight Center, where restaurants, bars and retail outlets have taken flight. Two hotel wings, designed to reflect and defer to the landmark TWA Flight Center, sit behind the historic building and contain 512 guestrooms with views of JFK’s runways and the TWA Flight Center.
Dunton Destinations is a collection of extraordinary, secluded, unique resorts and homes situated in the most striking locations. Providing authentic, immersive experiences, and value in all of the things money can’t buy, Dunton Destinations is a celebration of exceptional food, wine, and active engagement with stunning natural surroundings.
Herzl 16, opened in 2017 by Ruti Mati Broudo of R2M Group, is a cafe-cum-restaurant- cum-nightlife hotspot that has emerged as one of the most happening destinations in Tel Aviv. Housed in an Eclectic architectural-style edifice, Herzl 16 features an open, internal courtyard resembling a secret, urban garden and hosts a weekly selection of local and international DJs, musical artists, culture, and artistic events open to the public, free of charge.
The Drisco Hotel Tel Aviv resides within an iconic building dating back to 1866, built over 40 years before the establishment of Tel Aviv in what was formerly the first and most prestigious hotel outside the former gates of Jaffa. Dormant since the 1950s, a decade of meticulous renovations have transformed the classic architectural wonder into a heritage, high-style luxury hotel befitting the modern-day traveler.
In one of the most elegant streets of Florence’s historic center, there stands a magical place where ancient and modern go hand in hand. The renaissance walls and patterned façade of the Hotel Calimala now house designer rooms and suites, equipped with the most exclusive comforts.
This solid palazzo and one-time home of Florentine poet and writer Aldo Palazzeschi, is now a four-star hotel adorned with winged cherubs and a distinctive personality. The outstanding location, the breathtaking view of the Florentine skyline and green hills, and the pool and rooftop restaurant are just the prelude to a very special stay in Florence
The office of Amir Mann and Ami Shinar focuses on the architectural and urban design of a broad spectrum of projects, ranging from city planning, new urban quarters, residential neighborhoods as well as new office, commercial, hi-tech, and public buildings. Recent projects include the new American Consulate General in Jerusalem, commissioned directly by the U.S. State Department; a new international airport for Eilat; an office tower and commercial center for the Azrieli Group; headquarters and campuses for high-tech companies such as HP in Yehud, Motorola, Mirs, and Audiocodes; the central support and operations building at Ben-Gurion International Airport and a residential tower in Tel Aviv, and more.
OPA is a plant-based and design-focused eatery located in Tel Aviv’s lesser-known Levinsky Market. OPA offers a tightly edited menu of five to seven plant-based dishes created by chef Shirel Berger. OPA’s interior design is the result of a collaboration between creative duo Craft Bloom and interior designer Vered Kadouri and goes hand in hand with Shirel’s menu; minimal, clean, and locally sourced. In a town where value and portion size remain the markers of a successful dining experience, Opa is trying to take its guests on a more subtle culinary journey.
Inside Travel Group Ltd is an award-winning specialist tour operator focusing on Asian destinations. The company provides travelers with unrivaled destination intelligence, travel planning, and in-country support under the InsideJapan Tours brand in Japan and the InsideAsia Tours brand in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar (Burma). Inside Travel Group brings the expertise and connections to open doors that are usually closed to outsiders, to allow travelers to get beneath the surface and obtain insights through interactions and experiences in these fascinating destinations.
Nestled in the heart of Chelsea’s buzzing gallery district, The High Line Hotel is a completely unique and inspiring respite from the harried pace of downtown Manhattan. Just off 10th Avenue, the gated Parisian style courtyard complete with lush gardens demarcated by gas lamps, beckons passers-by to step into a different era. The centuries-old collegiate gothic-style brick buildings lend an air of gravitas without overwhelming the property. Step inside, however, and timeless design shares center-stage with timely design. The High Line Hotel, much like its groundbreaking, elevated namesake 50 yards to the west, is not a simple homage to the past but rather builds on this epic, distinctly American history, guiding it directly into the heart of the contemporary city.
Brown Hotels is an international design hotel collection with hotels located in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Greece and Croatia, all rooted in devotion to service, design, innovation, style and authenticity. Founded in 2010 by Hoteliers Leon Avigad and Nitzan Perry, and partners of Nir Weitzman, Brown Hotels evolved out of the desire to create dwellings that not only showed tourists the real culture and creativity of the city’s youthful population, but also to expand the nightlife and neighborhood joints for locals. Brown Hotels strive to make each of its hotels unique, independent and imbued with a true sense of place. Recommended by the world’s leading international lifestyle, design and travel publications, properties from the Brown Hotels portfolio have been featured in Vogue, The Times, Wallpaper*, Travel and Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, National Geographic, New York Times and more.
Hotel Montefiore is a unique oasis of style, service, intimacy and luxury in Tel Aviv. Hotel Montefiore is perfectly placed in the heart of Tel Aviv, just steps away from Rothschild Blvd. This meticulously restored 1920s building houses 12 elegantly appointed rooms along with a world-class restaurant and bar.
Nestled in the picturesque narrow lanes of Acre, the Efendi Hotel overlooks the historic city walls and the magnificent Mediterranean Sea beyond. The unique structure of this hotel combines two ancient houses that have hundreds of years of history stored within their walls. These houses were meticulously reconstructed and merged into one building before being converted into a boutique hotel.
The Efendi Hotel is the fulfillment of a dream long held by Uri Jeremias, chef and proprietor of the famed Uri Buri restaurant. Complex preservation and restoration work over a period of eight years gave birth to a gorgeous, breathtaking pearl that was truly a labor of love. Thought was invested in each and every detail of the preservation work, which was performed under the supervision of the Antiquities Authority. Artisans were specially flown in from Italy in order to undertake this delicate work, as well as the restoration of the beautiful ceilings. Also preserved was a fresco of the city of Istanbul, which was found at the site; the fresco was created in 1878 in honor of the new Orient Express train station.
Located on the Mediterranean Sea at the entrance to the ancient city of Jaffa, The Setai Tel Aviv is a 120-guest room suite urban resort and the second Setai outpost in Israel following the 2017 opening of The Setai – Sea of Galilee. The property, initially constructed as a fortress during the Crusader Kingdom’s rule over Jaffa in the 12th-century and transformed into one of Israel’s most luxurious hotels, is the first in Tel Aviv to be designated as a member of the Leading Hotels of the World organization.
Gal Gaon is an architect, designer and art entrepreneur spent his childhood between the archaeology, design and contemporary art departments at the Israel Museum, where his father was Chief Curator and Founder of the Architecture Design Department. Gaon‘s design and art works refer to natural phenomenon and the manifestation of nature. During his career, he has designed and directed numerous projects in architecture, design and art installations, strategic consultancy and futuristic concepts. Gal Gaon is the owner and Art director of Gal Gaon Gallery; He is a professor in the Israeli academy and the former head of Interior Design department at HIT (Holon Institute of Technology). Gaon holds a B.Arc from Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, Jerusalem and an Executive MBA from Tel Aviv University.
In 2017, Xhibition was commissioned by German creative agency neulandherzer to conduct a worldwide media campaign and consultancy for Lufthansa Airlines’ #inspiredby HEIMWEH initiative. The #inspiredby HEIMWEH campaign examines the feeling of belonging and identity of individuals around the globe, depicting travel as a means for personal development by showcasing its transformative power. The campaign surrounded the #inspiredby HEIMWEH – The Colors of Home, a video journey trailing NYC-based jewelry designer Arpana Rayamajhi as she travels back to her hometown of Kathmandu to reestablish her personal and creative identity through the heritage of strong Nepali women, resulting in top-tier feature stories in the most visible publications in the world.
Extraordinary Journeys specializes in creating unique, custom safari experiences in East and Southern Africa as well as other select destinations around the world. Whether crafting the perfect expedition for couples, families or individual travelers, Extraordinary Journeys has established itself as an authority in finding just the right combination of safari camps, lodges, and private villas that create a sense of place, with experiences that highlight the natural beauty and cultural richness of each destination. Extraordinary Journeys was founded and operated by mother-daughter team Marcia and Elizabeth Gordon.
Founded and led by the young designer Maya Reik, Marei1998 is a fashion house characterized by luxury and quality. The geographic location on the land bridge connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa has served as a subconscious inspiration for the nascent fashion label, which champions the design influences from the three continents. Embodying the zeitgeist of the Art Deco period and Neoclassical renaissance, Marei1998 further draws inspiration from the aesthetics and artistic approaches of Man Ray, Modigliani, and Matisse. www.marei1998.com
Galerie Derouillon is a pivotal art gallery founded in 2012 by financier-turned-gallerist Benjamin Derouillon in Paris within the evolving Upper Marais district. Committed to exhibiting the works of innovative and thought-provoking artists across disciplines and formats with acute sensitivity to selection and curation, Galerie Derouillon has established itself as a staple art space among the world’s most renowned galleries.
Named the #1 safari outfitter by readers of Travel+Leisure magazine, Deeper Africa provides unique cultural and wildlife experiences in East and Southern Africa. Deeper Africa’s hands-on, personal approach to planning trips to those regions is unrivaled. Whether it is Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, or the Swahili Coast, Deeper Africa’s established network of local personalities and expert guides allows it to offer unique, educational, and immersive experiences in each destination.
The Tel Aviv Museum of Art is a municipal museum, and one of Israel’s leading artistic and cultural institutions. The museum comprises various departments: The Department of Israeli Art, which holds a comprehensive collection of local art from the beginning of the 20th century to the present; the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art, which encompasses international works from the mid-19th century to the present; the Department of Prints and Drawings; the Department of Photography; the Department of Architecture and Design; and the Old Masters Department, with art from the 16th to the 19th century. The Tel Aviv Museum of Art’s award-winning Herta and Paul Amir Building is a work of art in itself; supported by the museum’s conjoining Main Building and satellite Helena Rubinstein Pavilion for Contemporary Art.
An invitation only, high-profile cocktail-fueled gathering, the Wallpaper* Tel Aviv City Guide launch event was sponsored by The Norman and Grey Goose Vodka and included vinyl records spun by DJ Yotam “Yogo” Goldman, canapés by the Norman Restaurant Executive Chef Barak Aharoni, and a curated guest list including Wallpaper* and Phaidon representatives along with Tel Aviv-born and bred designers, entrepreneurs, hoteliers, artists, creatives and representatives of the city.
Elma Arts Complex Luxury Hotel is a 92-room luxury spa resort perched atop the lush and majestic precipices of Zichron Ya’akov at the southern tip of the Carmel Mountain Range overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Elma Arts Complex Luxury Hotel features Israel’s most state-of-the-art auditorium, an unparalleled Israeli art collection displayed in several gallery spaces and a world-class spa, all housed within the meticulously restored Brutalist architectural-style building created by Yaacov Rechter in 1968.
Founded in 2003 by Arch. Asaf Gottesman AA Dip RBA II, and Arch. Ami Szmelcman DPLG, Gottesman–Szmelcman Architecture is an international practice that focuses on projects requiring innovative, multi-disciplinary solutions. It has developed particular skills in the domains of hospitality, urban planning, mixed-use residential developments, and one-off iconic developments that tend to crystallize key issues and generate extraordinary values.
CONFESS is a web series about the secret sexual encounters of the swipe-and-fuck generation. CONFESS is created by Moshe Rosenthal and produced by CONCH Studios. Each episode is based on the confessions of sex-dating app users who have shared their experiences with the show’s creators.
Down the Deep, Dark Web examines how the hidden part of the internet affects and may permanently alter the course of global politics, economics, and digital monitoring. A selection of issues addressed in Down the Deep, Dark Web includes: How ISIS communicates with its worldwide terrorist cells; the accessibility of online drug and gun markets; and the growth of online forums for child abuse and pornography.
Israeli Chef Yuval Fachler has anchored in Tel Aviv to conceptualize “Salva Vida”- Restaurant in Movement, the innovative chef’s newest culinary endeavor, which opened at the Brown TLV hotel in 2016.
The Salva Vida residency at Brown TLV is a creative partnership that brings Chef Fachler’s delectable incarnation of California-meets-Mediterranean cuisine centered upon urban gardening techniques and dedication to unwaveringly fresh raw materials with deft techniques digested from studying at the C.I.A.
In 2016, the Israel Pavilion at the Venice Biennale focused on LifeObject: Merging Architecture and Biology, a large scale sculptural installation exhibited alongside seven speculative architectural scenarios relating to the Israel spatial reality. The pavilion was re-conceived from a mere exhibition space into a research-oriented platform that fostered renewed dialogue between architecture and biology, and will open to the public during the preview weekend, May 26 – 27, 2016, and was open to the public through 2016.
Kedem Shinar Design is a Tel Aviv-based architecture and design studio, independently active since 2013. They offer complete branding packages that create a unified, cohesive design language, specializing in architecture interior design, visual communication design, web design, and company branding and product packaging design.
Milu Hotel, located in the heart of Florence on the exquisite Via de Tornabuoni, boasts 22 stylish rooms that embody the essence of understated luxury. With a focus on geometric precision, Milu Hotel fuses old world elegance with modern designs that span across its five floors. Each of the five floors is seamlessly connected by way of a meticulously preserved staircase from the 15th century. At Milu Hotel, stairs are not a mere way of transit, they are a means of engagement and exploration, mending the cracks separating past from present and blending the classicalism of Florence with the international aesthetic of today.
Keshet International is Keshet Media Group’s global distribution and production arm. Headed by CEO Alon Shtruzman, it includes Keshet’s local production outposts (Keshet UK, Keshet Asia, and Keshet Studios in the US) as well as its global distribution arm.
KI’s catalog consists of over 70 tried and tested properties that appeal to audiences worldwide, spanning all genres.
Highlights include hit drama Prisoners of War, the original Israeli version of prime time Emmy® winner Homeland; gripping espionage thriller False Flag; touching family drama The A Word; the high octane game show BOOM!; hit interactive talent show Rising Star and children’s talent show Master Class; reality dating format Girlfri3nds; and ‘buddy comedy’ Traffic Light, winner of an International Emmy® award.
Tel Aviv Museum of Art is a municipal museum, one of Israel’s leading artistic and cultural institutions. The museum comprises various departments: The Department of Israeli Art, which holds a comprehensive collection of local art from the beginning of the 20th century to the present; the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art, which encompasses international works from the mid-19th century to the present; the Department of Prints and Drawings; the Department of Photography; the Department of Architecture and Design; and the Old Masters Department, with art from the 16th to the 19th century.
NewCO2Fuels Ltd., founded in 2011, commercializes a technology conceived by Professor Jacob Karni’s laboratory at the Weizmann Institute of Science. Professor Karni and his team conducted eight years of research on high-temperature CO2 dissociation and showed that the technology has the ability to convert CO2 into fuels.
NewCO2Fuels is managed by experienced executives in the high technology and cleantech industries and employs talented engineers working in collaboration with Professor Karni’s team to develop and build an economically viable CO2-to-fuel reactor using solar thermal energy.
NewCO2Fuels Ltd. is a subsidiary of GreenEarth Energy Limited (ASX:GER), a diversified Australian renewable-energy company with interests in conventional geothermal resources as well as the development of new technologies in Australia and abroad.
Feinberg Projects’ mission is to represent Israeli artists in the global arena, as well as to exhibit international artists in Israel and abroad. Represented artists share an artistic outlook that resonates with contemporary international discourse while remaining responsive to the local tensions of the Israeli ‘here and now.’ The gallery represents innovative emerging artists, side by side, with more established ones with a bold artistic vision. Feinberg Projects maintains relationships with leading museums and galleries both in Israel and abroad. Their curatorial approach is interdisciplinary, encouraging the exploration of connections between visual art and other mediums, as well as with philosophical concepts, which results in multilayered and multiple context exhibitions.
ORIENTED is a feature documentary exploring the lives of three gay Palestinian best friends confronting their national and sexual identity in Tel Aviv. It is the debut for filmmaker Jake Witzenfeld. The film premiered at the Sheffield Doc Fest before opening its U.S. run at the LA Film Festival prior to touring around the world.
World Jewish Heritage was established in 2011 to preserve Jewish heritage worldwide and promote tourism to a variety of sites and cultural events of great importance to the Jewish people. The non-profit organization hopes to honor past generations and maintain Jewish heritage for those to come.
Kuli Alma (Aramaic: “The Whole World”) is a music- and art-focused nightlife institution nestled in the creative crux of south Tel Aviv. Having opened in March 2014, Kuli Alma focuses on bringing out-of-the-box content to a far-reaching audience of insatiable night owls, music lovers, and culture enthusiasts, whether embedded within the local creative community or first-time visitors to Tel Aviv’s thriving nightlife landscape.
Ronit Gafni Expert Property Services is located in the lively and historic Jaffa and assists with all things property related whether it is looking to buy a home for your personal use or to add to a property portfolio as a strategic investment. Ronit will also provide management of your home’s planning, construction, renovation and styling as well as personal concierge services to look after your dream home.
Contemporary by Golconda was founded by Dr. Ronald Fuhrer, a longtime luminary of the Israeli art world and a cousin of pioneering Israeli artist Yitzhak Danzinger. Located in the south of Tel Aviv in an 80-year-old building that was formerly a Tahini factory, Contemporary by Golconda essentially jump-started what is today known as “the Soho of Tel Aviv.” The Gallery reemerged as The Ravel Museum of Contemporary Art in August 2015 and continues to strive to showcase promising contemporary artists and expose their work to the Israeli and international public.
The Norman Hotel was recently awarded “Best Boutique Hotel in the World” by Jetsetter magazine and is situated in two meticulously renovated heritage buildings in the heart of Tel Aviv, the Norman Hotel has brought an unparalleled level of luxury hospitality and refinement to the city.