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Notes from the Editor
Effective communication, updated information and reaching out to each other are powerful actions to improve our business while making new friends.
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Message from the President
I am truly honored to be elected as your World President in 2022.
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Message from the CEO
The way in which we travel has been redefined, with drastic changes leading to a constantly evolving ‘new normal’.
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Skål International Leadership 2022 |
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We are pleased to share with you Skål International's 2022 leadership team.
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By Julie Dabaly Scott, International Skål Council President
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"The International Skål Council (ISC) is an advisory body to the Executive Committee (EC) and carries out duties given by the EC. ISC is the link between the EC and the National and Area Committees and keeping all clubs informed and represented at the EC level. ISC keeps the Skål International Movement in their countries/clubs and in touch with the working of the organization at international level.
ISC Goal for 2022 is to be inclusive and open Skål International that is in touch with its membership".
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Find out the latest news from our Skål International clubs in Istanbul - who tell us about the Skålite Awards - Kathmandu, Las Vegas, North East Florida, Panama, Sao Paulo, Tampa Bay and Mexico, who tell us about their recent elections and Executive Board as well as new twinnings.
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Skålleague of the Month
This time we highlight Elif Balcı Fisunoğlu, from Skål International Istanbul (Turkey), as Skålleague of the month.
Let's find out more about her!
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"The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), a United Nations Agency and the leading international organization in the field of tourism, has completed appointments to its Board of Directors of Affiliate Members for the 2022-2025 period.
Commissioned by UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili, the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) joins the Board of Directors of Affiliate Members and Dr. Elif Balcı Fisunoğlu will represent the TGA on the Board during the 2022-2025 period".
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It is important that your membership details are up to date on our platform. We encourage you to log in to the platform, access your profile and check that all your details are correct.
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You can also check out these tutorials and video: |
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Please contact our Help Desk with any questions you may have logging in.
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Together with the implementation of the new platform, we have incorporated a new member service, a Help Desk where you may contact us to answer questions and queries about the operation of the platform, which came into force in January 2020, through the ticketing system on our website, via email or telephone.
From the Help Desk, we provide information and solutions related to:
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- Members' profile/details update
- Benefits
- Database access
- Membership certificate
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- Website login access
- Digital membership card
- Members' transfers/deletions
- Any other query (redirected to the appropriate department)
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Discover new contents at your disposal in the Skål International Resource Centre. Here you can find the latest insights uploaded: |
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Influencer Marketing Predictions for 2022
This guide outlines ten predictions for this year 2022 (from TikTok to the CreatorMiddle Class, to NFTs and the metaverse). Discover this perspective on what brand marketers should lookout for in 2022.
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UN World Economic Situation and Prospects 2022
The important role that tourism will play in the recovery of national economies and global trade has been highlighted in the 2022 edition of the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report by the United Nations.
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Travel Insurance
By Lisa Conway (Skål International New York)
As travel returns to 2019 levels, travel insurance has become a 'must have' giving you and your clients the peace of mind they need to get back out in the world and could provide an additional revenue source for your business.
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Following our agreement with the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), Skål International offers all its members the possibility to implement the #SafeTravels Stamp in their companies. Apply now!
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Do you know how many Membership classifications do we have in Skål International? We will be telling you about each of them during 2022!
Here is the complete list!
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I have the pleasure of reporting that since November, 360 members have joined the organisation, among them, 75 Young Skål members.
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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Best Western
Get Double Points on Every Stay!
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Register Before You Stay! Best Western Rewards® members who stay between December 6, 2021 and February 6, 2022 at any Best Western® branded hotel in the United States, Canada or the Caribbean will earn double points on every stay, no limit. 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. More info
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Skål International at FITUR 2022
Skål International participated in the 2022 edition of FITUR, Madrid, held from 19-23 January. This edition, Skål International presented a bigger stand, which allowed to offer professional technical talks on the tourism industry as part of the scheduled activities, an extra service for our members attending FITUR which undoubtedly adds value to membership.
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Skål Now. Skål International Newsletter |
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If you missed the November 2021 issue of Skål Now, the Skål International Members Newsletter, here is the link: |
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Tourism Now. Skål International Magazine |
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Here you have available the latest edition of our magazine Tourism Now, dedicated this time to the Celebration Spirit.
Feel free to share it with your contacts and colleagues in the travel and tourism industry!
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We want to improve!
Please do not hesitate to contact [email protected] with any questions or suggestions for new editions of Skål Now. Thank you for your interest.
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Annette Cardenas
Director PR, Communications & Social Media
Skål International
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