1BusinessWorld – 2026 Global Tourism Conference
Yariv C. Ben-Ari, the co-chair of Herrick's Real Estate Hospitality group, spoke at the 1BusinessWorld 2026 Global Tourism Conference on February 25th which discussed hospitality trends and 2026 outlook.
The conference brought together tourism and travel leaders to focus on the operating decisions that shape growth and visitor experience in 2026. The agenda connected destination strategy with measurable demand drivers, so leadership teams can align marketing, access, product development and service delivery around outcomes that visitors and communities can feel. Conversations covered visitor insights and analytics, AI powered personalization, digital distribution, aviation and mobility connectivity, hospitality and workforce resilience, investment and infrastructure, and climate ready tourism models that protect long term value.
Speakers:
- Rika Lisslö, VP Development, Hyatt
- Jason Hsiang, SVP Development, Ennismore
- Mauricio Elizondo, Corporate Director Partnerships, Posadas
- Eleanor Waddell, VP Strategic Growth and Business Development, Avendra International
- Yariv Ben-Ari, Partner, Co-Chair, Real Estate Hospitality, Herrick