Three international guests from Europe and the United States will visit Australia next week to share insights on how renewable fuels can drive the future of tourism, transport and aviation.

The 2026 Fuelling the Future of Tourism event will be held at ICC Sydney on 6 February, hosted by the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF), with series partner IFM Investors.

The event will explore how the visitor economy will benefit from the energy transition, making travel more sustainable, boosting jobs and securing the sector’s future.

TTF CEO Margy Osmond said: “This series is a fantastic opportunity to hear the perspective of international industry leaders and learn critical lessons from overseas, so Australia can stay competitive as a long-haul destination."

International speakers will include Finnair VP Sustainability Riku Aho, Scandinavian Airlines Strategic Advisor, Sustainable Aviation Ann-Sofie Hoerlin and Carnival Corporation Vice President, Decarbonisation Marcel Goncalves.

Local speakers will include IFM Investors Global Head of Asset Management Danny Elia and Sydney Airport Group Executive, Government Relations, Sustainability & Legal Karen Tompkins.

Ms Osmond said if Australia wants to stay globally connected, it has to become a serious Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) producer.

“Long-haul markets that fail to build supply will struggle, while those that invest early will shape the future of global aviation and protect their economic competitiveness,” she said.

Ms Osmond said it’s no longer just a discussion for airlines but affects the entire tourism industry.

“For hotels, cruise operators or event organisers, their business also depends on long-haul aviation," she said.

“When Australia misses out on a major international conference for example, because sustainability obligations can’t be met, the impact ripples far beyond the airport, hitting hotels, venues, tour operators and local jobs right across the visitor economy.”

The event will be held on 6 February 2026 at 12pm.

For more details and to register, click here.