Program dated: May 24, 2017

HOUSTON REAL ESTATE MISSION TO March 3-9, 2018

D a y O n e : Saturday, March 3, 2018 DEPARTURE

. Depart the U.S.A.

Overnight: Flight

D a y T w o : Sunday, March 4, 2018 TLV 24/7

. 12:00 p.m. Meet your tour educator in the hotel lobby. . Enjoy lunch at Blue Sky, with it’s a wide selection of fish, vegetables, olive oil and artisan cheese, accompanied with local wines and overlooking the stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea. . A Look into Our Journey: Tour orientation with the Mission Chair and the tour educator. . The Booming Real Estate Market: Take a tour of various locations around Tel Aviv with Ilan Pivko, a leading Israeli Architect and entrepreneur. . Return to the hotel. . Cocktails overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. . Combining Business Abroad and Real Estate in Israel: Dinner at 2C with Danna Azrieli, the Acting Chairman of The Azrieli Group, at the Azrieli Towers.

Overnight: Tel Aviv

D a y T h r e e : Monday, March 5, 2018 FROM RED ROOFTOPS TO HIGH-RISERS

. The Laws of Urban Development in Israel: Private breakfast at the hotel with Dr. Efrat Tolkowsky, CEO of the Gazit-Globe Real Estate Institute at IDC. . Stroll down Rothschild Boulevard to view examples of the intriguing -style architecture from the 1930s; the local proliferation of the style won Tel Aviv recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage site and the nickname of ‘the '. Explore the commercial and residential developments with Dr. Micha Gross, the head of the Tel Aviv Bauhaus Center. . Enjoy lunch at the Sarona Market, accompanied by the smells, flavors and tastes of this renovated historical Templers town, now turned into the hottest commercial area. . Site visit to TLV fashion Mall, one of the Gindi Investment Group projects. This mall is the newest high-end shopping mall in Israel. Meet with Manor Gindi, one of the owners for a tour of the mall and one of the residential towers. . Take a hard-hat tour and explore the progress of the Tel Aviv light rail project. . The city with its back to the sea: early evening tour of the new developments of the front coastal line in Tel Aviv, led by Mr. Yoav David, the chief Architect of Tel Aviv. . Enjoy dinner and the elegant atmosphere at Liliyot, which offers an attractive menu mixing Mediterranean and Californian cuisine. Liliyot works together with the Elem Association, employing youth with difficulties and donating part of their profits to the association.

Overnight: Tel Aviv

D a y F o u r : Tuesday, March 6, 2018 NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN AN ANCIENT COUNTRY

. Breakfast at the hotel. . Israeli Economy & Real Estate Market @ 2016: Dialogue with Arik Mirovsky, Real Estate editor at The Marker, one of Israel's most influential financial media in the last decade. . Depart the hotel, and drive to Harish. . Building a city from scratch – site visit to the newly built city of Harish – one of Israel’s affordable housing communities. The visit will be led by Mr. Yitzchak Keshet, the mayor of the city OR with architect Gil Fishbain, developer of one of the neighborhoods. . Drive to Caesarea, one of the Land of Israel’s most important cities in the Roman Period. Visit the newest excavations along the Mediterranean shore, concluding with a dairy lunch at Aresto, located at the picturesque port. . Meet Michael Karsenti, CEO of the Caesarea Edmond Benjamin De Rothschild Corporation, and tour the harbour and the industrial park. . Return to Tel Aviv. . Dinner at Goshen, an upscale grill restaurant located on the historic Nachalat Binyamin Street. . When the Sun goes Down: Enjoy Tel Aviv’s vibrant night life, with its boardwalk and cafés, bars, clubs, shows – and more.

Overnight: Tel Aviv

D a y F i v e : Wednesday, March 7, 2018 FROM TEL AVIV TO

. Breakfast at the hotel. . Check out of the hotel. . Special behind the scenes tour of the New Terminal under construction in the to accommodate private jets and official visitors. . On the Border: visit the Industrial Park, which serves Israelis and Palestinians. The center was in danger of being closed down during the Second intifada, and is going through a massive development. Meet CEO David Porat, for a tour and discussion. . Lunch in Ma’ale Adumim. . The expansion of the city or a settlement?: Visit the city of Ma’ale Adumim, and meet with Mayor Benny Kasriel for a tour of the city and the commercial areas, and a discussion regarding the controversies of investing in the city and it’s unique location. ,Enter the vibrant and colorful ancient city of Jerusalem :ברוכים הבאים - Welcome to Jerusalem . and experience the convergence of the old and the new. . Check into the hotel. . Dinner at Angelica, with its impressive menu of kosher Euro-Mediterranean fare and an apparent devotion to local produce.

Overnight: Jerusalem

D a y S i x : Thursday, March 8, 2018 REBUILDING JERUSALEM

. Breakfast at the hotel. . Israel’s National Real Estate and Housing Policy: Briefing by Yoav Galant, Minister of Construction and Housing. . Take a drive around the city for a panoramic view and explore the new commercial and residential developments. . At City Hall view the full size city model, with explanations and comments by the city architect, Mr. Ofer Manor. . Lunch at the Mamilla Hotel’s Rooftop Restaurant, overlooking the and the hills of Jerusalem beyond. Followed by a talk with Georgi Akirov, a leading real-estate entrepreneur, hotelier and philanthropist. . Stop by the Hurva Square, the central square of the Jewish Quarter, followed by a visit to the Hurva Synagogue and gain insight into this wonderful restoration project. . Time for personal reflection by the Kotel (the Western Wall). . Visit the Waldorf Astoria hotel, and hear Avner On, general manager, about the restoration and reconstruction of the property. . Late check-out from the hotel. . Dinner at 1868, amongst Jerusalem’s first generation of gourmet kosher restaurants, situated in a classic structure. . Transfer to Ben Gurion International Airport and check in for your departure flight to the U.S.A.

Overnight: Flight

D a y S e v e n : Friday, March 9, 2018 RETURN

. Arrive in the USA.