Second Edition In 2026, the Skål Europe Tourism Technology Awards return for their second edition. Technology is changing tourism at extraordinary speed. It influences how businesses operate, how destinations are managed, how professionals work, how travellers plan and experience their journeys, and how organisations communicate with customers and with each other. But […]
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The introduction of the European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) marks one of the most significant changes to travel procedures in Europe in recent decades. Designed to modernise border management through the use of digital records and biometric identification, EES aims to enhance security while creating a more efficient framework for international travel. […]
Honoured for his contribution to innovative quality management, using technology to ensure tourism services reach new levels of reliability and excellence. Transforming Quality Management Through Technology and Data Intelligence Luca Albano receives the Skål Europe Tourism Technology Award for his outstanding leadership in promoting Customer Alliance, one of the most advanced digital […]
Awarded for excellence in digital tourism, integrating modern digital tools to enhance visibility, connection, and user experience across tourism channels. Reimagining Hospitality with AI: The Nozio Welcome Guest Digital Concierge Massimo Trovò receives the Skål Europe Tourism Technology Award for his leadership in transforming digital hospitality through Nozio Welcome Guest, an AI-powered […]
Recognised for innovative work in advancing new technological approaches in tourism, contributing to smarter and more efficient visitor engagement. Dialogo: A Revolutionary Multichannel Platform for Hospitality Francesco Luconi, President of Nivula SA and a leading figure in Skål Lugano, receives the Skål Europe Tourism Technology Award for his creation of Dialogo — […]
Honoured for promoting new training approaches in tourism, leveraging technology to strengthen the skills and capabilities of tourism professionals. ARK CLAM: Reinventing Workforce Training for the Tourism Industry Carmen Stoll receives the Skål Europe Tourism Technology Award for her outstanding contribution to transforming professional training in tourism through ARK CLAM, an interactive […]
Awarded for his leadership in Augmented Reality tourism, demonstrating how AR can transform cultural interpretation and visitor immersion. Aumentur: Transforming Cultural Tourism Through Immersive Technology Francisco Javier Melero Rus receives the Skål Europe Tourism Technology Award for his pioneering work in applying Augmented Reality and immersive digital tools to enhance cultural tourism. […]
Recognised for exceptional creativity in applying Artificial Intelligence to tourism, reinventing the visitor experience for the digital age. Tootie: The First AI Conversational City Guide for Urban Tourism TootBus, part of the RATP Dev group and known worldwide for its low-emissions sightseeing buses, has launched a breakthrough innovation that is reshaping how […]
Celebrating Innovation, Sustainability, Technology and Leadership Across Europe Skål Europe is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Skål Achievement Awards, recognising outstanding professionals, organisations, and innovators whose dedication and work exemplify the core values of Skål International: friendship, leadership, professionalism, and the advancement of responsible tourism. This year’s awards highlight […]
Artificial intelligence has arrived in our professional lives not with a grand revolution, but quietly—through helpful tools that write emails, translate documents, draft articles, and manage content. In tourism, especially within a diverse and multilingual network like Skal Europe, these tools have already begun to lighten our workload. They save us time, […]
Innovation for a Smarter, Sustainable Future Skal Europe is proud to announce the launch of a brand-new recognition initiative: the Skal Europe Tourism Technology Awards, dedicated to excellence in the use of technology for innovation, sustainability, and positive impact in the tourism industry. As the tourism sector faces rapid transformation, technology plays […]
As the corporate travel market in Europe increasingly prioritizes Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance, small, often family-run hotels face the challenge of aligning with these new standards. This shift towards ESG compliance is not merely a trend but a regulatory and market-driven necessity. For small hotels, embracing ESG principles offers a […]
Sabrina Calvagno of Nivula captivated attendees with her insightful seminar on Hotel Online Reputation Management during the Skal Europe Academy on April 9, 2024. Delving into the significance of review ratings, Calvagno explored the tangible value of each percentage point improvement and the potential revenue growth associated with enhancing a hotel’s ratings. […]
Hotel Online Reputation Management: Enhancing Guest Satisfaction and Revenue April 9, 2024 – 6:00 p.m. CET In today’s digitally connected world, the online reputation of hotels plays a pivotal role in attracting guests and driving revenue. Skal Europe Academy, in collaboration with Nivula, is proud to present an exclusive webinar on Hotel […]
Join us for an enlightening webinar organized by the Skal Europe Academy, presented by Nivula SA, a leading tech company specializing in the hospitality sector. Scheduled for the 9th of April at 6 PM (Berlin time), this webinar will delve into the intricate realm of online hotel reputation management. Our distinguished speaker, […]
The new Treasurer of Skal International and IT Director had a conversation with us, and we gladly publish. As the new member of the rejuvenated Skal Europe board, we discussed with Alan Racic what he believes will drive the evolution of Skal as a brand at the forefront of tourism trends. SE: […]
On October 4th, 2023, the SKAL EUROPE ACADEMY hosted an enlightening session that delved into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the hospitality industry. This webinar, which took place online, provided attendees with practical insights into the applications of AI. In the webinar, Samuel Siegfried, co-founder of PlaynVoice, took center […]
Next October 4th at 6 PM CET, online, join our next session of the SKAL EUROPE ACADEMY on AI for HORECA sector: a practical example. Samuel Siegfried will show you how tourist organizations leverage PlaynVoice to increase availability, optimize operations, and delight customers. Tito Livio Mongelli, President of Skal Italy and Responsible […]
In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Luca Albano, the Director of Italy & Partnership EU at Customer Alliance, a prominent player in the realm of online reputation management. With over 8 years of experience in the digital landscape, Luca Albano, a member of Skal Roma, sheds light on the dynamic […]
The forthcoming session of the Europe Skal Academy is scheduled for September 28th, commencing at 6 PM CET, and will be conducted online. The esteemed speaker for this session is Simona Graziani, representing Takyon, who will address the transformative impact of blockchain technology on the tourism industry, delving into the associated tools […]
Simona Graziani is a new member of Skal International. She is a technology startupper with a very new concept for the hotel industry that has many consequences on the social value of holidays and sharing economy. SE: Please tell us something about your decision to become a startupper and your current role […]
We receive and gladly publish this research by Simona Graziani of Skal Roma and co-founder of Takyon. After the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the tourism industry has exhibited remarkable resilience and the ability to recover. Emerging changes in the tourists’ experience necessitate preparedness among industry professionals to capitalize on these changes […]
Passion for Mexico, but the East Is Thriving. We receive from Skal Rome and share with all our European Skalleagues. That the American market has become one of the most active of 2023 is now clear to the entire tourism world: in these post-pandemic years, where everything is still in a phase […]
A very interesting conversation with Pier Tognazzini, a member of Skal Cote d’Azur, about the key role of tech startups in the growth of sustainable tourism. SE: Good morning, Pier, can you please tell us something about yourself and why you decided to develop MooVert, the first online platform for sustainable tourism […]
“If you are going to rebel, do it with purpose”. In the ever-changing world of the tourism industry, where sustainability and long-term development are crucial, My aim is to stand out as a true pioneer in guiding destinations and companies towards a brighter future. That helps me to try new methods, a […]
On June 7, Stefan Pettersson, a member of Skal Stockholm and founder of Gameng, will deliver a webinar on the effective use of AI for small tourism firms. We guarantee that after this webinar the world never be the same again- so don´t miss it! Are you a small tourism firm looking […]
NEW DATE! We guarantee that after this webinar the world never be the same again- so don´t miss it! Are you a small tourism firm looking to compete with the big players in your industry? Do you want to leverage the power of AI to enhance your marketing and customer experience? Then […]
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 ago we […]