Sheldon Adelson, Chairman and CEO, Las Vegas Sands, received an honorary award for innovation and excellence in global tourism. The award was presented by the Minister of Tourism, Dr. Uzi Landau and Taglit Birthright Israel participants at the Second Jerusalem International Tourism Summit which took place at the International Congress Center, ICC, in Jerusalem. Adelson received the award for his unprecedented and innovative contributions to global tourism. The Second Jerusalem International Tourism Summit of 2013 is initiated by the Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Tourism, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Jerusalem Development Authority in cooperation with the Hebrew University and the Jerusalem International Convention Center.
“Whether it was operating a charter airline business, creating the COMDEX tradeshow for the computer industry or developing iconic integrated resorts in the U.S. and Asia, I have dedicated a substantial part of my business career to the tourism industry and it is always humbling and rewarding to have my contributions to the industry recognized with awards such as this. It is especially meaningful to meet personally when it is being given to me in our eternal City of Jerusalem, the spirit and soul of the Jewish People,” said Adelson.
