As you know, throughout the month of April, we have been holding a series of online events around what we call Skål Month, organised directly by clubs and National Committees to raise awareness of

Skål International destinations around the world.

Please find below the Skål Month calendar of events as there are still sessions to be held!

For 20 years, Skål International has recognized best practices in sustainable and responsible tourism around the world. As Affiliated members of the UNWTO, Skål International created the Sustainable Tourism Awards (STA) following the United Nations declaration of 2002 as the Year of Ecotourism and the Mountains.

In its 20th edition, Skål International is continuing its partnership with Biosphere© and the Responsible Tourism Institute to give the 'Skål Biosphere Sustainable Lifestyle Special Award' presented to one of the winners of the awards. The winner will be selected based on the Responsible Tourism Institute's pillars of sustainability.

To apply for Skål International STA 2021 and for more information on eligible entities, projects, and categories, please visit our web.

For any queries, please contact us here.

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The ASURE Accommodation Group consisted of over 40 properties nationwide and was set up in 2007 by passionate New Zealand accommodation providers to ensure you experience fantastic hospitality throughout New Zealand. In true Kiwi spirit, the ASURE Accommodation Group was built on solid values and continues to embrace quality with genuinely helpful and friendly hosts.

Booking is easy and convenient online at asurestay.com, and ASURE’s Online Check-In system reduces paperwork formalities at the front desk, enabling a low-touch, easy and safe way to access your accommodation quickly.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Reservations: asurestay.com

On 22 April we held a new webinar in collaboration with Tripadvisor: 'The Travel Rebound: Top Travel Trends & Predictions 2021'.

The session, hosted by Daniela Otero, CEO of Skål International, was attended by Fabrizio Angelo Orlando, Global Industry Relations Associate Director at Tripadvisor, who discussed interesting facts about traveling and the impact of the pandemic.

Below is the recording of the session:

Different topics and sessions to keep updated and improve your professional skills.

A collection of resources

to stay updated with the

industry and anticipate

future trends.

e-Hotelier

We are delighted to welcome 196 new members who have joined Skål International between 16 March and 15 April 2021!

We also celebrate the growth of 33 countries! Special mention about Botswana and the city of Borba in Portugal, where we have recently expanded through the incorporation of two individual members. Welcome!

As CEO of Skål International, I am very proud to see our organisation grow with great professionals, especially at a time of celebration such as our World Skål Day!

CEO Skål International

By Antonio García del Valle,

Best Western Rewards® members who register and stay between February 15 and May 9, 2020 at any Best Western® branded hotel in the United States, Canada or the Caribbean will get one $25 Best Western Gift card each night. Limit 4 gift cards.

Entries are open for the WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards 2021, with this year's ceremony including a series of Global Awards for the first time.

The panels are all headed up by Harold Goodwin, WTM's Responsible Tourism Advisor. 

Entries can be submitted from 8 April, with 31 August the final closing date. Entries must be submitted online by clicking here. 

Harold Goodwin, WTM's Responsible Tourism Advisor, said:

"Since their launch in 2004, at WTM London, the World Responsible Tourism Awards have grown in prestige." 

Simon Press, Exhibitor Director at WTM London, said: 

It is and always has been a time for us to be innovative, renew our love and passion for Skål International, and be given the opportunity to represent our organization with pride while offering fantastic membership benefits to potential members in our industry.

During the three days of the expo, our members focus on teamwork, our product, and strategy as we move forward towards a shared objective while, of course, having fun.

Yes, it did not have the physical connectedness or the electric energy that surrounded the Skål International stand as in previous yea but our focus remained the same...to gain new members that will enjoy a long and beneficial relationship with our organization.

Reed Exhibitions and Big Ambitions made sure that we were all trained before the Africa week on the technical logistics, navigating the virtual portal effectively, working the speed networking, and updating our profile correctly so we could easily be recognised and visible. When the expo officially opened, we were equipped, ready and excited to host our meetings and network.

As a true example of our slogan connecting tourism globally, most of our clubs had the opportunity to refer many members to other clubs internationally during these three days while our club Presidents were thrilled to be able to address new business contacts and potential members virtually from the comfort of their own offices and homes.

I have always said that having an Skål International stand at the major travel and tourism exhibitions globally is the most attractive and beneficial benefit of becoming a Skål International member.

My talk topic overcoming challenges and embracing opportunities as a travel entrepreneur, appealed to every sector of our industry and any other business entrepreneur starting. Of course, being part of this prestigious speaker panel allowed excellent visibility for Skål International while affirming our vision of to be a trusted voice in Travel and Tourism.

New opportunities, new members, new ways of networking!

Skål International Pretoria

President Skål International 2019

You have all seen the announcement that our World Skål International President and fellow Canadian Bill Rheaume made; Yes, we changed the date of the congress.

Why you ask? It is simple; we want to make sure we give enough time for vaccination to take flight, that our borders reopen and that airlines can get flights back up and fly. The sanitary measures from Canada and Québec right now still limit us in the number of participants we can have and what we can do. We are confident that this few weeks' push back will help us have more options ready for you.

Québec in winter and before the Holidays is magical!

Our 'joie de vivre' comes from our way of living in those winter months. We are working hard in creating a program that will immerse you in the world's top best winter city.

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to learn more and be up to date.   

Did you miss the last issue of 'Skål Now'?

If you missed the Skål International Tourism Now Magazine, this is now available on the Skål International website or by clicking here.

Next Magazine will be out in June. Please make sure to submit your 'stories' for it by 10 June to Ana María Vera at the Skål International General Secretariat.

We want to improve! please do not hesitate to contact communication@skal.org with any questions or suggestions. Thank you very much for your interest.

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