Again, it’s not about football! Twenty Italian and French operators had a one-hour meeting, introducing themselves and their companies in a very amicable and pleasant way. On the 8th of June, twenty operators from Italian and French clubs met on Zoom creating the basis for new relations in the true […]
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Tourism economic leakage refers to the phenomenon where a significant portion of the revenue generated by tourism flows out of the destination, rather than benefiting the local economy. The consequences of tourism economic leakage have negative impacts on the host community and its long-term development. Here are the most relevant: […]
Barbecue open-air and minigolf on June 23d, in Belgium, courtesy of Skal Brussels. We receive and gladly publish… Dear Skålleagues and Friends, Dear All, We sometimes criticize our meetings for being too frequent, always in the same place and according to the same formula, etc.For a change, and with the […]
“There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.” Introduction: Sustainable tourism is all about minimizing harm to the environment, preserving cultural heritage, and uplifting local communities. Daniela Hedstrom, a passionate advocate for social sustainability, brings these values to life in every destination development […]
As a tradition in the month of June, Skal Venice organizes the “SKAL Friendship Days” from the 8th to the 11th of June 2023 to which, in addition to the members of the Club of Venice, all Skal members, both Italian and international, are welcome. Guest of honour will be […]
Tourism cultural exploitation has many negative consequences, both for the communities being exploited and for the overall sustainability of the tourism industry. Tourism often involves visiting unique cultural sites and engaging with local communities. However, unchecked tourism growth leads to the erosion of local cultures and traditions. Sustainable tourism promotes […]
Skål International München invites you to the SKÅL Oktoberfest-Event 2023 Program 29.09.2023 – from 6 pm Oktoberfest-Warm-Up in the Hofbräuhaus, 2nd floor in the „Erkerzimmer“ room. „Rustic get-together“ with the Munich Club with a whole pork suckling and Oktoberfest beer from the keg. Contribution to the 3-course pork suckling menu […]
Seat reservations for the Augustiner Festhalle Beer TentImportant: Limited spaces!Included are 2 litres of beer and a voucher for food; reservation fee and admittance armband
Skål International München invites you to the SKÅL Oktoberfest-Event 202329.09.2023 from 6 pmOktoberfest-Warm-Up in the Hofbräuhaus2nd floor in the „Erkerzimmer“ room„Rustic get-together“ with the Munich Club with a whole pork suckling and Oktoberfest beer from the kegContribution to the 3-course pork suckling menu with an aperitif; excluding beverages. We have […]
“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 […]
Sustainable tourism, also known as responsible tourism or ecotourism, initially gained prominence due to its focus on environmental conservation and minimizing negative impacts on natural ecosystems. However, sustainable tourism has evolved over time to encompass broader social, cultural, and fairness aspects. While there may still be a perception that sustainable […]
Estimado/a colega: Un año más, desde el Centro Español de Turismo Responsable celebramos el 2 de junio el Día Mundial del Turismo Responsable, una iniciativa que compartirán en este día organizaciones dedicadas al turismo responsable en todo el mundo. Lo haremos compartiendo un webinar-mesa redonda a las 18 horas -CET- […]
Responsible and sustainable tourism is not solely focused on the environment because it recognizes that tourism has impacts beyond just ecological aspects. While the environment is a crucial component of sustainable tourism, there are several other dimensions that need to be considered for tourism to be truly responsible and sustainable. […]
No, it’s not a football game. Italian and German operators met in a very enjoyable presentation with the true spirit of Doing Business Among Friends. On May 23d, 17 members belonging to 11 different Skal Clubs from Germany and Italy met online to introduce themselves, and their companies, creating new […]
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 […]
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 […]
On Monday 8 May at 6 pm the new webinar of the Skal Academy with Sk. Raffaele Pasquini, Head of Advertising of ADR (Aeroporti di Roma), who will illustrate, together with Diego Giannone, Head of Forecast & traffic analysis of ADR, the future trends of air transport. An insight into […]
The combination of art, and design in a sustainable hotel project Michaela Reitterer took over the hotel Vienna Stadthalle in 2009 and immediately renamed it to Boutiquehotel Stadthalle to become better visible on search machines. The next step was to make the hotel sustainable and now also newly designed parts […]
April 30, 2023, is the final deadline for submitting offers for the Skal Europe 2023 elective AGA. All European Clubs are welcome and encouraged to submit an offer. Here is a reminder of what Skal Europe is looking for. When We would want to hold the AGA during any weekend […]
SAVE THE DATE The 2023 edition will be back in Switzerland and takes place in St. Gallen. Golf Program Sunday 24 September 2023Individual arrival in St.Gallen🍷 6:00 p.m. Welcome aperitif followed by dinner at the Hotel Säntispark Monday 25 September 2023🕒 10.30 a.m. start of the golf tournament at the […]
Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the Golf Club Fioranello the Skal Club of Rome will hold the Second International Skal Roma Golf Challenge at the Golf Club Fioranello, near Rome. The Ryder Cup in 2023 could mark the definitive national and international launch of golf in Italy. According to experts, this event […]
Skal International’s 108th club was founded in Madrid on 4 March 1953. Since then, many things have changed in Spain, in Europe and in the world. Nowadays Spain is an important country in international tourism and Skal International Madrid is one of the most active Spanish clubs. In recent years, […]
During the last AGA, Skal Italia announced the winning projects for its Sustainable Tourism Awards. Every one of the nine categories was covered by projects, of different amplitude but inspiring for all. Sustainable tourism awards are becoming increasingly popular as travellers seek out destinations and businesses that prioritize environmental responsibility […]
On the 3rd of April over 40 skalleagues from 9 European countries joined the webinar held in English by Josep Ejarque, a leading DMO specialist. Here are the slides. The webinar, organized by the Skal Europe Academy, was stimulating and gave a lot of food for thought. Participants were very […]
Moritz Freise is one of the youngest Skal Presidents ever elected. We received and published this letter from Moritz Freise. Dear Skållegues across Europe, I am honoured to present myself today as the newly elected Skal International President of Berlin. My name is Moritz Freise, and I’m now one of the […]
We are pleased to invite you to the April meeting of European Presidents and delegates to discuss on the following agenda: Here are the Zoom details for the meeting: Date and time: 12 Apr 2023 06:00 PM Wien / Rome / Stockholm Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84174057496?pwd=UFlOSVM5WjkyZVhJU0tQOEZwVWRwUT09 Meeting id: 841 7405 7496 Passcode: 067899