Dear friends and Skalleagues! It is amazing how quickly time flies by and how far away our last World Congress in the wonderful surroundings of Opatija is already. Apart from some very unfriendly discussions, it was wonderful to meet in person again. Anyway, let us look to the future. Skal […]
Yearly Archives: 2022
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Date: 2022, Dec. 09 Time: 18:00 – 19:40 Attendants: 32 European and international presidents Agenda: Minutes: President Franz Heffeter opened the meeting and welcomed the participants. He thanked all for sparing time during the busy pre-Christmas activities and expressed his satisfaction with the excellent business in all sectors of tourism […]
On Friday, October 14, at 3 PM the European Delegates present in Rijeka are invited, after the opening ceremony and lunch, to participate in a meeting that will be held at Rijeka City Hall. The meeting is open to all those who wish to participate and the following agenda will […]
Skal Roma supports the event aimed at promoting socially and ecologically responsible tourist hospitality, aligned with the objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainability. The initiative is developped by “Viaggi dell’Elefante” tour operator. Viaggi Dell’Elefante is the most prestigious brand of high-end Italian tour operating. Founded in 1974, its exclusive […]
A European widely shared proposal based on open and democratic talks. ProposalA New Skal Governance with Integrated ControllingAccording to the Rules of Democracy The 20th-century Colombian philosopher Nicolás Gómez Dávila wrote: “Dying societies tend to accumulate laws like dying humans collect medical elixirs.” Doesn’t that remind us of our Statutes […]
This letter was removed at the personal request of President Burcin Turkkan who felt harassed and slandered. It was never aimed to create this impression.
SKÅL INTERNATIONAL – PROPOSED GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE Dear Skålleagues, There have been several opinions and perspectives shared recently on the proposed changes to Skål’s Governance Structure. I would like to clarify my position on this issue, as the Immediate Past President. Members have been very vocal over the past years about […]
Skal Bucharest will vote against the proposed resolution as It doesn’t address the main issues of Skal. After over 90 years of the Guidance and rules given to us by our forefathers, that walked Skal through a world war, the boom of tourism, and the internet revolution we are now […]
SI Finland NC statement: It is truly sad that the organisation we love has found itself in a situation where trust, transparency and long-term leadership have been replaced by bickering, self-interest, political blockades and a semblance of democracy. The questions are many: Why are we rushing ahead of a big […]
After reading the communiqué sent by the World President of Skål International and once revising the attached documentation, Skål Internacional Málaga – Costa del Sol EXPLICITS ITS POSITION: FIRST.- That it considers necessary a revision of the Statutes and Protocols of Internal Regime for an adaptation of the Association to […]
Italian Clubs decide to reject the proposal for amendments to the statutes and regulations of President Turkkan and its E. C. Skal Italia is proud to be part of a prestigious International Tourism organization based on ethical principles and friendship between people. The Board of Skal Italia, based on the unanimous […]
We receive the report from the Skal Aid Committee on the continuation of support to Ukrainian refugees Dear Skål Friends around the world, We all belong to an organisation working among other things, also for peace and understanding in the world. That is what we want and need for our […]
In preparation for the upcoming EOGA in July Skal Europe President, Franz Heffeter, who was also on the Governance Committee, provides European Clubs with reasons for which this proposed reform is going too fast, generating unfairness, lack of control on expenditure, and higher fees. June 2022 Newsletter Dear Presidents,July 9th […]
The new deadline is from June 30 to July 31 for presenting candidates. Dear Skålleagues, As you know, the deadline for the presentation of nominations for Directors, Auditor/Deputy Auditor, and Membre d’Honneur of Skål International is 30 June of the year the election is to occur. You must have read in […]
ActNow is the United Nations campaign for individual action on climate change and sustainability. Start with these ten actions! Everyone can help limit climate change. From the way we travel to the electricity we use and the food we eat, we can make a difference. Start with these ten actions […]
20,900 Euro donated by Skal Members and Clubs in solidarity with Skal Bucharest, in the front line for refugee aid. Florin Tancu, President of Skal Bucharest, forwards the latest bank statement and wishes to “personally thank Alfonso Passera, Skal Cote d’Azur, Eva Meggeneder, Skal Garmish Partenkirchen, and Skal Japan“. He […]
The Ukrainian Hotel and Resort Association is endorsing the “Jobs for Ukrainian Refugees” initiative powered by Hosco – the world’s leading hospitality network, to help Ukrainian refugees abroad find temporary work opportunities in the hospitality industry. Hosco’s project has already collected over 2,000 job offers from its global network of […]
STRONG APPETITE FOR TRAVEL IN EUROPE AS OVER 3 IN 4 EUROPEANS PLAN TO TRAVEL THIS SPRING AND SUMMER We receive from our Skalleague Richard Eeckhout, President of Skal Brussels, the following article by the European Travel Commission (ETC), which provides insights on Europeans’ short-term travel intentions and preferences. Despite […]
IPCC published the third part of its assessment on climate change including guidelines for the development of sustainable infrastructures, transport, and services which are the core of the tourism system. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change. […]
War does not stop tourism: travel demand in Western Europe is growing again. We receive this report from Michela Ciccarelli, Destination Data Specialist at Lybra Tech and Skal Roma member where big data is interrogated to assess the impact of the war in Ukraine on tourism. When a few weeks […]
“I am so impressed by the motivation of our members to help in this terrible situation, way ahead of the governmental aid measures”, Skal International Salzburg President Christoph Nake said. “Club Secretary Martin Satke devoted an enormous effort into establishing a fantastic group of Skålleague volunteers who not only delivered […]
Over 16,800 Euro collected through Skal International solidarity in support of the action of Skal Bucharest in the front line for helping refugees. In a short statement Florin Tancu, President of Skal Bucharest declares that “without the incredible response of Skal International as an organization and Skalleagues as individuals we […]
A special Skål International Aid Committee has been initiated by Skål International World President Burcin Turkkan and the Executive Board. The Committee will be co-chaired by Skål International Past World Presidents Matanyah Hecht and Jan Sunde. The Committee will work on two projects with funds donated; provide emergency humanitarian aid/support […]
Skal Roma, also representing Skal Europe, signed an agreement with ETOA that includes common activities, big discounts, new possibilities of networking and to participate in specialized and exclusive B2B. The next ETOA B2B where European Skal members can participate is the VIVA Mediterranean Marketplace. What is ETOA? ETOA (European Tourism […]
The Skal Clubs of Madrid and Paris have come together to get accommodation in Paris for a group of Ukrainian exiles who were picked up by a bus from the Grand Class company, directed by Pedro López, with two drivers in the Polish city of Krakow. The bus arrived after […]
The Chamartín The One hotel has welcomed these days 120 Ukrainian children from Valencia who have been picked up in various houses in Seville. The Chamartin The One Hotel is run by the Skalleague Angel Ramos, former president of the International Skal of Madrid. The children ranged from a 15-day-old […]
Hosted buyer positions available for European and Worldwide tour operators at the RTS Trade 2022 B2B that will be held in Rome on the 6th and 7th of May 2022. What is Roma Travel Show What is for hosted buyers For all selected buyers, the flight, food and accommodation for […]