Kate Kenward

Project Advisor

Kate has had an expansive career in the industry of almost 30 years with special interest travel, tourism destination marketing and development being particular passions. Most notable roles have included communications manager EMEA for Tourism Australia (1989-2005), executive director at AITO, The Specialist Travel Association (2008-2019), a consultant in travel and tourism development (2019-2021) and non-executive board member and managing director of the Africa Travel & Tourism Association (2020-2022).

During her career Kate has amassed a global network of contacts and a vast amount of travel industry knowledge. Sustainable tourism has been an important element of Kates work since the early 90’s, firstly carrying important messages about Australia’s indigenous culture and fragile environment, thereafter supporting and guiding members of AITO and ATTA with their various projects whilst connecting with key players/NGOs in the sustainability arena.