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 […]
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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 […]
Ecoluxury travel is “Giving Back in Tourism” ECOLUXURY represents a selection of luxury hospitality retreats, capable to provide high-end services and unique experiences for a new travel concept: Giving Back in Tourism!Virtuous samples of a new generation in the hospitality industry, socially and environmentally responsible, aligned to the 17 SDGs […]
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 […]
The first event in Italy dedicated to luxury in the hospitality sector. Ideas, experiences, visions and new trends. Not just an event Luxury Hospitality Conference helps professionals understand the trends, new sentiments and future prospects of the world of luxury. From technology to guest experience, from the web to quality […]
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.
The board of Skal Europe was very active during the last months to get into contact with clubs and find out the needs and interests of Skalleagues as a basis for the further development of Skal. It was not only to find out a European position for eventually defining a […]
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 […]
SKÅL INTERNATIONALEXTRAORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLYCONVOCATIONIn accordance with the Skål International Statutes and at the request of the Skål International Executive Committee, you are cordially invited to attend the Extraordinary General Assembly of Skål International to be held virtually on 9 July 2022:Date: July 9th, 2022.Time: 15.00pm Central European Summer Time(check your local time here)Place: Zoom AGENDA […]
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 […]
Skål International members are invited to attend the 90th-anniversary celebration of Skål International Paris club number 1! Due to the relevant and historical significance of Skål International Paris in the founding of our organisation, it is a pleasure to echo on this occasion, the celebration of the 90th anniversary of […]
Travelexpo will return in September for the third consecutive year. The XXIV edition of the Global Tourism Exchange, scheduled from 23 to 25 September 2022, will always take place in the metropolitan area of Palermo and will be the point of arrival and departure of an overall relaunch action that […]
TTG Travel Experience is more than a travel trade show. It is a unique platform where you can discover the latest trends in the travel industry, meet professionals and experts from all over the world and grow your network and your business. TTG Travel Experience Experience is Italy’s key B2B […]
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 […]