Skål Introduction
AGENDA What is SKÅL International? When and why was SKÅL created? Who should join? Benefits of membership How you can participate Resources How to become a member Open Discussion Thank you - SKÅL Toast
BE A TRUSTED VOICE IN TRAVEL & TOURISM SKÅL VISION BE A TRUSTED VOICE IN TRAVEL & TOURISM
SKÅL MISSION Through leadership, professionalism and friendship, work together to achieve our Vision, maximize networking opportunities and develop a responsible tourism industry
WHAT IS SKÅL Organization of tourism leaders and senior executives around the world - 15,500 members - 400 clubs - 85 nations Only international group uniting all branches of the travel & tourism industry
SKÅL HISTORY First club established in 1932 in Paris Association formed in 1934 Florimond Volckaert first president SKÅL International governed by Executive Committee/ International Skål Council Skål Canada governed by National Board representing 16 Clubs
WHY WAS SKÅL CREATED Industry executives gather locally, regionally, nationally and internationally to network & do business in a social environment Promote international goodwill and friendship Promote tourism and travel between countries
WHO SHOULD JOIN Industry leaders who want: To do business amongst friends Promote business regionally, nationally & internationally Make a difference Network and travel ‘the Skål way!’ Enjoy personalized service and value added experiences
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Connect with new lifelong friends Expand your network Benefit Regionally, Nationally & internationally Clubs in Canada - monthly social events North American Skål Congress - spring Skal International World Congress - fall World wide market places & trade fairs Enrich your life personally & professionally
HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE Host an event Share your knowledge & experience with colleagues Attend events at other Clubs Attend a Congress
RESOURCES Fellow Club members Financial assistance Global network www.skalcanada.org www.skal.org
HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER You are invited to join by a SKÅL member Attend Club events SKÅL members sponsor you
Skål Canada support Annual congress travel subsidies Club web site – member database management , event registration, member profiles, tourism travel for Skål Members
SKÅL To Fellow Skålleagues everywhere Happiness Good Health Friendship Long Life SKÅL
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