Annual General Assembly of Skål Europe – Budapest, 6 December 2025

The Annual General Assembly (AGA) of Skål Europe will be held on Saturday, 6 December 2025, from 14:00 to 17:00, at the prestigious Hungarian Academy of Sciences in Budapest.

In accordance with the statutes, this Assembly will also mark the renewal of the Board of Skål Europe, which is elected every two years.

Board Elections

The following positions will be open for election:

President
Two Vice Presidents
Secretary
Treasurer
Two Auditors
PR & Communications Officer
Membership Development Officer

Other positions may be defined after the election of the new Board.

Eligibility:
Any Active, Life, Retired or Young Skål Professional member with at least two years of membership in a Skal Club that is currently a member of Skal Europe is eligible to stand for election.

Candidature submissions:

Period: from 6 October 2025 until 6 November 2025
To: info@skaleurope.org
CC: sandra.vera@skal.org

Each candidate must provide:

Professional and Skål résumé
A two-year program of activities
A portrait photo in JPG format (minimum 800×800 pixels, high resolution)

Voting Procedure

Voting will take place online prior to the AGA.
To enable the configuration of ElectionBuddy, each club is requested to provide, by 15 November 2025, the following details of its delegate(s):

Name and last name
Email
Mobile phone number

(Clubs with 65+ members are entitled to two voting delegates.)

Please send this information to info@skaleurope.org, with sandra.vera@skal.org in copy.

Skål Europe Tourism Awards

As part of the AGA, Tourism Sustainability Awards will be presented in the following categories:

Cultural Heritage Conservation – Projects that preserve and promote local traditions, historical sites, and intangible cultural heritage through responsible tourism.
Environmental Preservation – Initiatives that focus on reducing tourism’s ecological footprint, including conservation programs, carbon-neutral travel solutions, and innovative eco-tourism models.
Community Engagement & Social Responsibility – Tourism projects that directly involve and benefit local communities, create employment opportunities, and promote ethical business practices.
Innovative Sustainable Practices – Cutting-edge solutions that redefine sustainability in tourism, such as waste reduction strategies, energy-efficient hospitality models, or technological innovations in green travel.
Technology applied to sustainability – new solutions for more sustainable tourism activities, management, and operations.

The deadline for submitting projects is November 20, 2025. Please send to info@skaleurope.org with sandra.vera@skal.org in CC.

For more information about the awards, click here.

At the same time, we will also deliver the Skal Europe Tourism Technology Awards:

These awards celebrate outstanding technological innovations developed or promoted by Skal Members that contribute to:

Enhancing the quality, safety, or personalisation of the tourism experience
Improving operational efficiency for tourism businesses
Promoting sustainability, accessibility, or social impact through digital tools
Supporting education, destination management, or responsible marketing
Enabling data-driven decision-making, smart mobility, or circular economy models in tourism

For more information on the Technology Awards, please click here.

The deadline for submitting projects is November 20, 2025. Please send to info@skaleurope.org with sandra.vera@skal.org in CC.

Finally, we will also deliver the Skal Europe Special Awards.

Skal Europe Special Awards 2025 are a unique recognition dedicated to the people who shape the future of our organisation from within. These awards celebrate individual Skal Members who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, leadership, and creativity in strengthening Skal’s presence and values in their local communities—and across borders.

Unlike the Sustainability Awards, which focus on innovative tourism projects, the Special Awards highlight the people behind Skal’s revival, expansion, and dynamism. These are the individuals who go above and beyond to make Skal thrive.

Each club or national committee is encouraged to nominate a candidate who:

Has revitalised a struggling or dormant club, restoring energy and purpose.
Has attracted new members, especially from underrepresented sectors or younger generations.
Has led a remarkable initiative—whether in networking, education, events, or digital innovation.
Established partnerships with institutions, universities, or private stakeholders to elevate Skal’s profile.
Has shown exceptional dedication as a volunteer, investing time, passion, and strategic thinking into Skal activities.
Has become a bridge-builder, encouraging collaboration between clubs or across countries.