Aharon Lipner Email & Phone Number

Center District, Israel

Israel

Gem Kosher specializes in high-end largescale all-inclusive holidays tailored to specific audiences’ needs. Currently concentrating on Kosher holidays, we secure entire resorts (around 700 – 1,000 guests per resort), in order to ensure the highest level & quality of preparations, service and suitability to clients’ needs. Working in collaboration with leading local travel agents, suppliers and hotels, as well as with local authorities, customs and transport agencies, we are able to plan & execute each holiday smoothly, to the highest standards while keeping it cost effective.We take care of all the details, from the smallest to the biggest, from the welcome team at the airport, through the travel to the hotel, to a 5 stars deluxe all-inclusive stay, we promise our guests an exquisite, comfortable and safe experience to be remembered.In 2019 we collaborated with the Marriott Hotel to host 700 guests from across the globe (sold-out hotel) for a ten days Passover holiday in Thailand, where for the first time ever an entire resort in Thailand was prepared in accordance to the most strict religious requirements, making Thailand a preferred holiday destination for the Religious Jewish community. Other locations include Cyprus, Turkey, and East Asia.

Consulting on managerial, business development and operational strategies, for organizations in the public and private sectors.Working with large governmental agencies & offices wishing to organize overseas travel for largescale delegations, consisting of thousands of participants. Responsible for building, recruiting & managing large logistics & operations teams, working both from the HQ in Israel and on the ground in the destination country, to ensure the project will be on time, on budget, and to the highest standards. Locating, negotiating, contracting, coordinating & collaborating with all relevant suppliers (including F&B, transport, entertainment, health, accommodation, etc.), local & foreign authorities, embassies, and public safety organizations, to ensure the smooth operation and quality of service.Overseeing the execution from the HQ, and resolving all issues as they arise, in real time, to ensure the success of the delegation and the satisfaction of the participants. Working & collaborating with companies & organizations around the world, wishing to enter the highly lucrative Kosher F&B and Kosher Tourism industries, serving millions of people worldwide and worth more than $18.5 billion in the US alone. Working together with the senior management to build a cohesive business development strategy, from researching & understanding the industries, markets and trends, through securing the right certifications in accordance with all regulations, building the necessary operations processes, to planning & executing the best go-to-market strategy, all while keeping with time & budget constraints and ensuring profitability & business growth.

Global

Importing high quality food products from Turkey, South America & Australia to Israel and Europe.Working closely with the producers to ensure the quality and standards of the products.Responsible for all aspects of the business, including strategy, finding & securing suppliers, operations, logistics, deal negotiations and closing sales.Participating & presenting in the leading global trade-shows.

Global

The first to import and sale stand-alone quality, affordable, mass produced bathroom fixtures & fittings.In charge of all aspects of the business, including strategy, finding & securing suppliers, operations, logistics, deal negotiations and closing sales.Worked with suppliers in Turkey & China, to expand the business to import additional building materials (such as various types of marble, cement, etc.).