CTO’s Julia Hendry to Retire Next Year

Julia Hendry, a renowned 30-plus-year veteran of the Caribbean travel industry who spent her last half a dozen years as UK & Europe Marketing Director for the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), announced this week her decision to step down from her post, probably following WTM in London later this year.

In a personal letter forwarded to news media organizations, Mrs. Hendry writes “it is time to step down and spend a little more time with family and friends. I have enjoyed my career enormously, had some amazing jobs, been to some amazing places and worked with some amazing people, not least of all, everyone at CTO, members, chapters, colleagues and industry partners.”

The letter points out that the search for her replacement is underway and that CTO hopes to have the new UK & Europe Marketing Director in place by the beginning of next year. “I have factored in some additional CTO time for a handover period next year, to ensure continuity of service to our members, and will not leave the industry entirely, as I hope to stay involved in various projects and activities,” she adds.