Supporting Migrants During Tianguis Turístico 2025
Empathy and Responsibility: Skål International Mexico Supports Migrant Communities in Tijuana
In the vibrant setting of Tianguis Turístico 2025, Mexico’s leading tourism event, a powerful act of solidarity quietly unfolded.
Skål International Mexico, together with the humanitarian foundation Cooking Without Borders, and under the coordination of Skål International Tijuana-Ensenada, offered a warm and complete breakfast to 500 migrants in Tijuana.
This action, beyond its immediate charitable value, reflects the deeper commitment of Skål International to act as a force for Responsible Tourism — where economic development, community well-being, and human dignity are inseparable.
“Respect and empathy for people are not just words — they are principles we live by,” says Angelica Angon, member of the Skål International Sustainability Committee and Deputy Director of Region 3 – Mexico.
“Skål International is the largest association embracing all branches of tourism, and we recognize that social responsibility is part of our core mission.”
This initiative is perfectly aligned with the Social pillar of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), a framework that is becoming increasingly central to global tourism strategies. By supporting vulnerable communities, Skål International Mexico demonstrates:
– Respect for human dignity and rights
– Empathy and inclusion for marginalized groups
– Contribution to local community resilience
Moreover, this action supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly:
- SDG 1: No Poverty
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
At a time when migration and humanitarian challenges often divide societies, Skål’s local Clubs remind us that the tourism industry can and must be part of the solution — not only by promoting destinations but by nurturing the communities that make those destinations human and authentic.
In sharing a meal, the members of Skål International Mexico also shared compassion, warmth, and solidarity. This initiative resonates deeply with the spirit of Skål and its vision of Connecting Tourism Professionals in Friendship and promoting Responsible and Sustainable Tourism worldwide.
As #SkalSustains acts like this gives real meaning to words like “responsibility,” “community,” and “leadership.”
They are not occasional gestures, but part of a growing movement within Skål International to embed ESG principles into everyday Club life.
