Trent Banfield is an experienced professional in aviation development and tourism management, currently serving as the International Operations & Aviation Development Manager at Tourism Australia since March 2010. In this Sydney-based role, Trent manages strategic aviation development initiatives and provides market insights and strategic advice to various stakeholders, including airports and airlines. Previously, Trent held positions as International Operations Manager and Senior Market Analyst at Tourism Australia, and as a Market Analyst at News Digital Media. Additional experience includes consulting roles and planning positions in tourism-focused organizations such as IAC and Tourism New South Wales. Trent holds a Master of Public Policy in Economics & Business from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Management & Tourism from Western Sydney University.