Expo Tel Aviv

What Expo Tel Aviv does

Expo Tel Aviv (legal name: אקספו תל אביב – המרכז הבינלאומי לכנסים ותערוכות בע"מ / Expo Tel Aviv – The International Convention Center Ltd.) is a municipally owned convention and exhibition center operated by the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality since 1933. The venue occupies a strategic site on Rokach Boulevard in north Tel Aviv with direct highway access (Ayalon, Route 5, coastal road), an adjacent University Train Station, and approximately 4,500 combined parking spaces. It is the largest exhibition and convention complex in Israel, comprising eight exhibition pavilions (Pavilions 1, 2, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and others), 20 conference halls, and approximately 45,000 sqm of exhibition space, with the flagship Pavilion 2 (inaugurated 2015 at a NIS 350M investment) offering 50,000 sqm of pillar-free, 20-meter-high column-free floor plate.

The center operates a multi-product platform spanning pavilion rentals (Pavilion 1 capacity ~5,990; Pavilion 2 Central Plenary ~6,500), conference and meeting halls, the Expo Business complex of six themed meeting rooms (Tate, MoMA, Louvre, Prado, Uffizi, MUSA), a rooftop event space, and curated add-on service modules including approved catering (eight vendors), safety/electrical engineering (eleven providers), communications/A/V (B-Zone, Simul), and security/cleaning (Reshef, Pri HaShaked). Supporting technology includes modular acoustic partition systems, advanced A/V infrastructure, the RightHear accessibility application, and the Expo Tel Aviv indoor-navigation mobile app.

Commercially, Expo Tel Aviv generates revenue through venue rental, meeting room rental, and curated professional-services referrals under a direct enterprise sales motion. It hosts approximately 250+ events annually across conventions, exhibitions, international conferences, concerts, corporate functions, and private celebrations, attracting 2.5–3 million visitors per year. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales, website inquiry funnels, and strategic partnerships — notably the February 2021 MoU with Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) for cross-border business tourism. The 'Flying Camel' brand, in continuous use since 1932, and memberships in ICCA and UFI underpin a 95-year intangible asset base.

Name

Expo Tel Aviv

Legal name

אקספו תל אביב – המרכז הבינלאומי לכנסים ותערוכות בע"מ (Expo Tel Aviv – The International Convention Center Ltd.)

Website

https://expotelaviv.co.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Municipally owned convention and exhibition center in Tel Aviv operating 8 pavilions and 20 conference halls across approximately 45,000 sqm, hosting 250+ events and 2.5–3 million visitors annually for corporate, association, and private clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Convention and Exhibition Venue Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers) (THAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fairgrounds & Expo Parks (THAHAAAH), Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB), Sports & Arena Event Venues (Stadiums, Arenas) (THAHAAAF), Conference & Convention Center Catering (THAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Convention center services
• Exhibition venue rental
• Event space leasing
• Trade fair facilities
• Corporate event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Tel Aviv

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental: Rental of exhibition halls, conference rooms, and pavilions for events including conferences, exhibitions, private events, concerts, and corporate functions. Pricing varies by hall size, duration, and event type.
2. Meeting Room Rental (Expo Business): Rental of six innovative meeting rooms named after leading museums, plus lounge spaces. Includes amenities such as parking, refreshments, and advanced VC systems.
3. Catering Services: Curated catering partnerships with approved vendors including New Bar, Admati Events by Chef Nir Tzuk, Lotus Catering, Zar Gourmet Catering, Republic Kosher Meat Catering, Maasia, Pilpel Production, and Brunch
4. Service Provider Referrals: Mandatory use of approved service providers for safety, electricity, communications/audio-visual, and security/cleaning services. Providers include B Zone (communications), Simul (A/V equipment), and various safety engineering companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Expo Tel Aviv rents out exhibition pavilions, conference halls, and meeting rooms for international conventions, trade fairs, exhibitions, corporate events, concerts, and private celebrations. Its portfolio spans 8 pavilions (including the 50,000 sqm Pavilion 2) and 20 conference halls totaling roughly 25,000–45,000 sqm of flexible event space. The venue adds curated approved-provider networks for catering, safety/electrical, AV/communications, and security/cleaning, plus navigation and accessibility technology, to deliver end-to-end event hosting for approximately 250 events and 2.5–3 million visitors each year.

Product overview

Expo Tel Aviv operates as a multi-venue convention and exhibition center platform offering 14 exhibition pavilions, 20 conference halls, and dedicated meeting room facilities. The portfolio includes eight major pavilions (Pavilions 1, 2, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) with combined exhibition space of approximately 45,000 sqm, plus the Expo Business complex featuring six innovative meeting rooms named after world museums. Core venue products (Pavilions 1, 2, 10) are supplemented by add-on service modules including approved catering, safety/electrical, audio-visual/communications, and security/cleaning providers. The center hosts approximately 250 annual events including exhibitions, conferences, international conventions, private events, and concerts, serving approximately 2.5-3 million visitors annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Expo Business: An innovative business lounge and meeting rooms complex in a strategic location in Tel Aviv, offering six meeting rooms named after leading museums and catering to business meetings, seminars, and product launches.

Products and services

• Pavilion 1 (ביתן 1) Main exhibition pavilion with 7,093 sqm of space, capacity for up to 5,990 participants, featuring Central Plenary and multiple conference halls (C1-C6, C4+C5 combined). It serves convention and exhibition organizers.
• Pavilion 2 (ביתן 2) State-of-the-art convention center spanning 50,000 sqm with 20-meter pillar-free height, featuring Central Plenary (6,384 sqm, capacity 4,224-6,500), multiple halls (B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M), rooftop floor (1,125 sqm), and entrance lobby.
• Pavilion 10 (ביתן 10) Modern convention center with 1,800 sqm central space, featuring Plenary hall (1,656-2,100 participants), Hall A (816-1,027 participants), and five modular conference halls (A1-A5) for 100-500 persons each.
• Pavilion 11 (ביתן 11) Exhibition hangar in the northern section with vibrant wall murals, featuring halls A and B connected via a corridor, suitable for company events, conventions, exhibitions, and fairs.
• Urban Hangar 12 (ביתן 12) Contemporary show space of 1,080-1,100 sqm with striking wall murals and buffet services during events, suitable for company events, conventions, exhibitions, fairs, and mass examinations.
• Urban Hangar 13 (ביתן 13) Special show space of 1,140 sqm accommodating 700-960 participants, decorated with Zeva Tari art exhibition wall murals.
• Urban Hangar 14 (ביתן 14) Unique show space of 560 sqm accommodating 372-500 participants in the northern section, suitable for company events, private events, conventions, exhibitions, and mass examinations.
• Expo Business Meeting Rooms Innovative business lounge and meeting complex with six rooms named after leading museums (Tate, MOMA, Louvre, Prado, Uffizi, MUSA), plus a Lounge area. Features advanced VC systems, high-speed Wi-Fi, and capacities from 10-80 participants for business meetings, seminars, and product launches.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.5 million visitors annually across 250+ events
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2021Strategic Memorandum of Understanding signed between ADNEC and Expo Tel Aviv to foster collaboration in the regional business tourism sector. The MoU enhances respective business pipelines and increases opportunities for collaboration at both venues. Signed at a virtual ceremony between Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, ADNEC Managing Director and Group CEO, and Tamir Dayan, CEO of Expo Tel Aviv. Demonstrates cooperation between UAE and Israel following the Abraham Accords.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC): Operates Abu Dhabi's flagship convention and exhibition venues (including ADNEC and ExCeL Abu Dhabi partnership). ADNEC signed a 2021 strategic MoU with Expo Tel Aviv for cross-promotion, making it both a direct peer and a regional partner competing for the same international association rotation business.
• ExCeL London: Major UK convention and exhibition venue with ~100,000 sqm of flexible event space hosting conventions, exhibitions, and corporate events. Closely aligned business model and customer base (international associations, trade shows) as Expo Tel Aviv, though operating in a different geography.
• RAI Amsterdam: Major Dutch convention and exhibition complex with multiple halls, ICCA member, and similar mix of consumer exhibitions, trade shows, and international congresses. Closely aligned business model and tenant base to Expo Tel Aviv.
• Singapore EXPO: Singapore's largest convention and exhibition venue with 10 halls and ~123,000 sqm. Similar convention-and-exhibition business model, comparable clientele (corporate events, association conferences), and competitive overlap for Asia-Pacific rotations.
• International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney): Australia's flagship convention, exhibition, and entertainment venue managed by ASM Global. Similar mid-2010s-vintage infrastructure, comparable event mix (conventions, exhibitions, galas), and similar reliance on international association rotations.
• Dubai World Trade Centre: UAE's primary convention and exhibition complex with comparable exhibition halls, conference space, and event-hosting capabilities. Directly competes with Expo Tel Aviv for international association events and trade show rotations in the MENA region.
• Fira de Barcelona: Spain's leading exhibition and convention organization operating multiple venues (Gran Via, Montjuïc). Comparable multi-pavilion convention infrastructure, ICCA/UFI member, and similar mix of trade shows, congresses, and corporate events.
• Tokyo Big Sight: Japan's largest convention and exhibition center featuring the iconic inverted-pyramid Conference Tower and multiple exhibition halls. Similar multi-pavilion configuration and comparable customer base for international trade shows and conventions.

Broad incumbents

• Messe Frankfurt: One of the world's largest exhibition and congress organizers operating Frankfurt's Messe and a global network of venues/events. Broader incumbent with overlapping capability in hosting trade fairs and conventions but at significantly greater scale.

Regional players

• Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC): Operated by Qatar Free Zones Authority and managed by a hospitality operator, QNCC offers comparable convention and exhibition infrastructure in a fellow Middle East / Gulf-facing market. Targets similar international association and corporate event clients as Expo Tel Aviv but based in Doha.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/fairscenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/expotelaviv.co.il
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/expotelaviv
• Instagraminstagram.com/expo.telaviv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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