Fernando Kanni is a Partner at Horwath HTL Brazil and serves as Technical Director for the Tourism and Sustainability Projects Unit at Horwath HTL Latin America and the Caribbean. He is also an active member of the Tourism Business Line team at Horwath HTL International, bringing over 20 years of diverse experience in the tourism and sustainability sectors.

Fernando has worked extensively across all regions of Brazil, focusing on the development of tourism products and destinations, sustainable public use of protected areas, and conducting environmental impact assessments for tourism and leisure projects. His expertise encompasses strategic planning and implementation, making him a key contributor to both public and private sector initiatives.

Fernando’s career includes significant work with government institutions such as the State of São Paulo and consultancy roles in strategic projects with international and Brazilian non-governmental organisations, including WWF, ISA, SESC, and FIPE. He has also been involved in internationally funded projects supported by UNDP, IADB, the World Bank, KfW, Finnida, and PPG7, with extensive collaboration with multilateral development agencies like the IADB.

He provides specialised consultancy services in tourism development and sustainability management to a wide array of organisations, including the Ministry of Tourism (MTur), Ministry of the Environment (MMA), Ministry of Education (MEC), IBAMA, ICMBio, and various state and municipal institutions, as well as private companies across Brazil.

Fernando is also a professor, researcher, and consultant at SENAC/SP and serves on the Council of Specialists in Businesses and Tourism for FECOMERCIO/SP. His leadership and dedication to advancing sustainable tourism development have established him as a respected figure in the industry, both in Brazil and internationally.