Rotary Lunch 2 Sep 2026

Rotary Melbourne Lunch 2 September 2026

Guest Speaker Simon Westaway, Former CEO Australian Airports Association

Topic: 'Victoria - What Is It's Aviation and Tourism Future?'

Rotary Melbourne is delighted to welcome Simon Westaway, an experienced CEO and corporate executive adviser with more than 30 years’ experience across government, strategy, public affairs, aviation and tourism.

What does the future hold for Victoria as an aviation gateway and one of Australia’s leading visitor destinations?

Most recently CEO of the Australian Airports Association, Simon has also held senior leadership roles with Tourism Australia, the Australian Tourism Industry Council and Jetstar Airways, and a Director on the Board of Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism.

Drawing on this extensive experience across airlines, airports, tourism, government and industry, Simon will explore the opportunities and challenges shaping Victoria’s aviation and visitor economy. From airline capacity and infrastructure to international competitiveness, regional tourism and changing travel patterns, his presentation will consider what Victoria needs to do to remain connected, competitive and attractive to visitors from around Australia and the world.

Join us for a timely and thought-provoking discussion on “Victoria – What is it's aviation and tourism future?”