Chris Fair

President at Resonance Consultancy

Chris Fair is the President and CEO of Resonance Consultancy, a leading global advisor on tourism, real estate, and economic development for destinations, cities, and developers worldwide.1

Some key points about Chris Fair:

He holds a Master's degree in Studies of the Future and combines marketing expertise with futures methodologies to help clients shape the future of places globally.2
Under his leadership, Resonance has completed over 100 visioning, strategy, planning and branding projects for destinations and developers in more than 20 countries.2
Chris chairs the Urban Land Institute's Travel Experience & Trends Council and is a member of the Project for Public Spaces Leadership Council.2
In 2013, he was named "Place Branding Thought Leader of the Year" at the World Sense of Place Summit.2
He designed the World's Best Cities rankings, now the most widely read city rankings globally, analyzing and ranking 400 cities based on various factors.2 3
Chris founded WRLDCTY, a global forum for urban innovation that brings together city builders from around the world.2
He has taught Placemaking at New York University.3
His approach combines innovation, data-driven insights, and stakeholder engagement to ensure sustainable growth and competitive positioning for clients.1

Chris Fair is dedicated to creating vibrant, inclusive communities and enhancing quality of life through thoughtful planning and design. His work focuses on helping places realize their full potential by fostering community, preserving cultural heritage, and generating economic benefits.4