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Notes from the Editor
All of us should be very proud of belonging to this organization and, this month is especially important to honor and identify ourselves as Skålleagues!
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Message from the President
2022 has been defined as the year of unity for our membership, emphasizing that we will always be stronger working together as one.
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Message from the CEO
International tourism begins 2022 strongly while facing new uncertainties...
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Welcome to Skål Month! As you have already seen through our communications and social media, we have prepared a series of online events to celebrate World Skål International Day 2022! We look forward to seeing you all! Register now! |
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The recording of the webinar on 7 April will be available soon in our Skål Resource Centre. |
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Identifying potential opportunities where our organization can elevate its visibility is an important component to increase membership and, continue giving value to our positioning
As leaders in the tourism sector.
A good example of this was President Burcin Turkkan being invited by the Chamber of Commerce of Panama to be opening speaker at the Expo Turismo International trade show in Panama this past month.
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Let's meet Katarina Hauptfeld, Councillor, Skål International Croatia:
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"Born in the year 1952 in the former Yugoslavia in the Republic of Croatia, I moved as a small child to Africa with my parents where we lived in Southern Rhodesia / Zimbabwe and in Northern Rhodesia todays Zambia, educated in the English language as these countries where part of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland at the time an English colony..."
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Find out the latest news from our Skål International clubs of Baku, Bangkok, Nairobi, Mexico, Monterrey & Queretaro, New Orleans, Orlando & Tampa Bay, Paris - with the invitation to attend the 90th anniversary celebration of Skål International Paris club number 1 - and Washington!
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This month we highlight Annie Robitaille, from Skål International Québec, Canada, as Skålleague of the month.
Let's find out more about her!
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"I am so surprised and honored to have been acknowledge in this Skål Month. I strongly believe that these pasts two years, we have all been challenged and all of us has risen above and beyond to get through this tough period..."
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Young Skål Success Stories |
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We want to bring you promising young people in the tourism industry. This time we introduce you to Altan Demirkaya, of Skål International Vancouver, Canada, and Nuria Flores, of Skål International Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Let's get to know them better!
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The road to leadership of two young club presidents |
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The recent election of Altan Demirkaya as president of Skål International Vancouver, Canada marks another success story in Skål International organization. Altan, 31 years of age, is the youngest club President elected in Skål International Canada history and he is now one of the youngest club presidents in the world.
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"This year I had the greatest honor of being elected President of Skål International Puerto Vallarta Riviera Nayarit 398.
A seat that once belonged to my father and had never been taken by a woman. A position that I take seriously, professionally, and close to my heart."
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Honorary President Paul Armstrong
From President Burcin Turkkan, on behalf of Skål International Executive Board and membership, our condolences on the passing of Honorary President Paul Armstrong. We are praying that his soul may rest in peace.
Read here the tribute and obituary by Antonio García del Valle, Honorary President of Skål International, and Rowena Hawkins, Honorary Secretary, of Skål International Hong Kong.
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Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards 2022 |
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Skål International for Ukrainian |
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A special Skål International Aid Committee has been initiated by the Executive Board. Click on the image to find out how you can help:
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The International Skål Council and the Skål International Executive Board will hold their Mid-Year Meeting in Torremolinos, Spain, on 27-29 April 2022.
The programme includes three full days of working meetings, as well as a visit to the Skål International headquarters and the Skål International Málaga-Costa del Sol Club House to meet with local members.
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Membership Classifications
In order to assist you in recruiting members and to keep you up to date with all the membership classifications that qualify members to join Skål International, in this edition we would like to remind you of those in the Attractions Group.
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It is important that your membership details are up to date on our Skål International web. We encourage you to log in to the platform, access your profile and check that all your details are correct.
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Please contact our Help Desk with any questions you may have logging in.
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You can also check out these tutorials and video: |
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Virtual Card
Have you already downloaded your Skål virtual membership card on your smartphone?
Your club should have already paid the annual fees to the General Secretariat, thus activating the virtual membership card that you can carry with you electronically at all times.
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The membership Virtual Card has been updated
If you had already downloaded it last year, please log out and log in again so you can have the new version. If you have never downloaded it, you should have received an email from the General Secretariat with the information to save the virtual card on your Smartphone.
If you have not received the virtual membership card email, please contact skal@skal.org
Those members recorded as not being financial have not received the email. Please remember that the deadline for payment was 31 March 2022.
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Welcome to our 470 news Skål International members!
Skål International clubs continue to work hard to recruit new members and grow. We have welcomed 470 new members in the period from 16 February to 31 March 2022! Below you can see the list of new members and their companies.
Remember that you can network with each other through the Skål International Global Database that is accessible from our website.
Daniela Otero
CEO Skål International
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Join us in our Skål International History Facebook group!
A public Facebook group leaded by Antonio García del Valle, Skål International Honorary President, to discover the history of our association.
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Double rewards points on every stay!
Best Western Rewards® members who stay between February 7, 2022 and May 8, 2022 at any Best Western® branded hotel in the United States, Canada or the Caribbean will earn double points on every stay, up to 5 stays. Please allow 7-10 business days for all double points to post to your Best Western Rewards account. Earn more and redeem for a variety of gift cards.
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Future skills needs
rebuilding tourism and hospitality, better together.
Together, the leading associations within the tourism and hospitality industries are conducting research that will provide valuable insights into the future skills needs of the industry.
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The responses collected will be used to inform the training and education sectors of the industry, and to provide insights into current industry thinking on professional development. This is one of the most comprehensive surveys undertaken and will help to address the current skills crisis and improve recruitment and retention in the hospitality industry.
Your input is essential in helping us shape the future of the hospitality industry, so please assist us by providing your views.
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More info about Skål International World Congress 2022 here.
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Skål International World Congress 2022 pre & post tours
Before joining the Skål International World Congress 2022, set off on a breathaking pre congress cruise from Split to Opatija to enjoy five unforgettable days cruising the Adriatic coastline.
Two 8 days post congress cruises are also available:
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Africa Travel Week is back
Get ready to bump elbows at Africa’s most anticipated travel trade show as registrations open!
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Skål Now, Skål International Newsletter for members
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Remember that in the Newsletters section of the Skål International website, you have access to the latest editions of Skål Now!
(login required)
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Tourism Now. Skål International Magazine
In pdf or view format!
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We want to improve!
Please do not hesitate to contact communication@skal.org with any questions or suggestions for new editions of Skål Now. Thank you for your interest.
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Editor
Annette Cardenas
Director PR, Communications & Social Media
Skål International
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