Giora Israel
LLC
a powerhouse in destination development and business strategy
ABOUT
Governments, corporations, and others involved in the cruise industry or blue technology will benefit from Israel’s ability and drive to innovate in the maritime space. Regarded for defying the status quo, Israel’s plans and solutions are grounded in his monumental knowledge and expertise. Those who have worked closely with Israel know that sustainability and profitability remain at the forefront of his analytical, yet inventive mind.
"Giora is a true industry legend who has been at the forefront of shaping and innovating cruising for more than three decades, which has played a key role in cruising becoming one of the world's most popular vacation options. His impact is most broadly felt in his tremendous body of work during his remarkable 30-year career with Carnival Corporation, particularly in his leadership developing and expanding ports and destinations around the globe.”
- Josh Weinstein, Carnival President and CEO
ABOUT GIORA ISRAEL
Over the course of forty years in the cruise industry, Giora Israel has become internationally recognized for his strategic vision and business acumen. Israel has advanced the cruise industry in every major global region, guided the development of forty-two ports all over the world, and is credited with delivering more private destinations than anyone else. After working exclusively with Carnival Cruise Line for over thirty years, Israel will partner with a select group of clients to guide their strategic growth in the cruise industry.
“He is a global thinker. He’s very good at negotiating a deal, tremendously detail-oriented, very smart, very savvy.”
- Howard Frank, Former Carnival Vice Chairman and COO
Israel is intimately familiar with every aspect of the cruise industry from sales to ecology. His understanding of every consideration necessary to develop profitable itineraries and sustainable ports allows Israel to guide clients strategically and effectively. Clients will also benefit from the relationships Israel has built over the past forty years. He is known throughout the industry as a generator, connector, and hub for people and ideas. Cruise industry executives and government officials admire Israel’s broad knowledge of the cruise industry, ability to adapt, willingness to collaborate, and aptitude for capitalizing on opportunities.
Israel credits his longevity and success in the cruise industry to remaining curious and open-minded. He looks forward to utilizing his vast experience and success in port and destination development, environmental stewardship, and sustainability of destinations to guide clients and the industry as a whole towards a sustainable and profitable future.