The K-shaped Future of Travel
17 September 2026
by Chris Fair, President & CEO, Resonance Consultancy
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Chris Fair
President & CEO
The 2026 America's Best Cities report evaluated all 393 U.S. metros and found just 11 that improved national perception across livability, lovability, and prosperity simultaneously. Their playbook is remarkably consistent.
16 June 2026
by Chris Fair, President & CEO, Resonance Consultancy
What your destination needs to do about AI first, what can wait, and what comes next. How to show up, gear up, and step forward.
14 May 2026
by Chris Fair, President & CEO, Resonance Consultancy
How Tourism Master Plans and Destination Development Strategies are helping DMOs move beyond marketing and toward stewardship and stronger visitor economies
09 April 2026
by Chris Fair, President & CEO, Resonance Consultancy
Something big is happening (in place marketing, too)
19 February 2026
by Chris Fair, Resonance President & CEO
What do the wealthiest U.S. travelers want from you?
22 January 2026
by Chris Fair, Resonance President & CEO
The Top 5 meta trends reshaping travel and tourism in 2026
02 December 2025
by Chris Fair, Resonance President & CEO
How to turn stadium districts into neighborhood gold mines
10 September 2025
by Chris Fair, Resonance President & CEO
Europe’s Best Cities have a story to tell. Are we listening?
05 May 2025
by Chris Fair, President & CEO, Resonance
Placemaking is the most powerful marketing tool you’re NOT using
12 February 2025
by Chris Fair, President & CEO, Resonance
Explore these 10 inspiring places in 2025 through events that gather the brightest minds in city branding, tourism, and urban strategy.
09 January 2025
by Chris Fair, President & CEO, Resonance
Where we’re seeing the emergence of shifting priorities, emerging players, and fresh opportunities for destinations around the globe.
04 December 2024
by Chris Fair, President & CEO, Resonance
For a moment, Resonance brought the world together to talk about the future of our cities. Here are 5 lessons (among many) that stuck with us.
29 October 2024
by Chris Fair, President & CEO, Resonance
5 ways to harness the economic benefits that television and film production can bring to your city and region
23 September 2024
by Chris Fair, President & CEO, Resonance
5 lessons from Bilbao's cultural rebirth for your city
03 August 2024
by Chris Fair, President & CEO, Resonance
How ‘destination stewardship’ succeeds where ‘sustainable tourism’ stumbled
13 June 2024
by Chris Fair, President & CEO, Resonance
The cities Americans want to live in now
23 May 2024
by Chris Fair, President & CEO, Resonance
The 10 keys to the prosperity of U.S. cities now
10 April 2024
by Chris Fair, President & CEO, Resonance
6 key trends that will impact travel in 2024 and beyond
10 January 2024
by Chris Fair, Resonance President & CEO
Why Community Wellbeing is Your Next Critical Metric
31 October 2023
by Chris Fair, President & CEO, Resonance
A Blueprint for Economic Development in Our Communities
27 September 2023
by Chris Fair, President & CEO, Resonance