The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has welcomed CDR, a global talent advisory firm specializing in luxury hospitality and destination real estate, as its newest global member.
Headquartered in London, CDR partners with organizations around the world to shape leadership and unlock potential across the Travel & Tourism sector.
With a strong belief that people are the most valuable asset in hospitality, the firm blends strategic foresight, deep industry expertise, and a human-centric philosophy to connect visionary leaders with transformative opportunities.
To date, CDR has led over 400 C-suite and senior-level placements, spanning the hospitality, real estate, leisure, and luxury sectors. Its international footprint and trusted advisory role make CDR a key contributor to the evolving leadership landscape of travel & tourism.
In a media statement, Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said: “We are pleased to welcome CDR to our global Membership. Travel & Tourism is powered by people, and the sector’s success hinges on strong, inclusive, and future-ready leadership. CDR’s work in nurturing talent and guiding organizations through transformation will be a valuable asset to our community as we collectively navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead.”
Christina Reti, Founder & CEO of CDR, said: “We are proud to join WTTC at a time when leadership has never mattered more. Nurturing both existing and emerging human capital is essential to shaping a more resilient, inclusive, and innovative global Travel & Tourism sector. We look forward to contributing our voice to this dialogue and collaborating with peers committed to excellence and transformation.”
About the World Travel & Tourism Council
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) represents the global travel & tourism private sector. Members include 200 CEOs, chairs and presidents of the world’s leading travel & tourism companies from all geographies and covering all industries.
For more than 30 years, WTTC has been committed to maximizing the inclusive and sustainable growth potential of the travel & tourism sector by partnering with governments, destinations, communities and other stakeholders to drive economic development, create jobs, reduce poverty and foster peace, security and understanding across the globe.
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