Welcome to Skål International London

Skål International is a professional organisation of tourism leaders around the world. It is the ONLY international group uniting all branches of the travel and tourism industry.

Skål International is the truly global club for Travel Industry professionals. Skål International is a world-wide movement that links the movers and shakers of the travel industry in every major city of the world.

The objective of Skål International is to promote global friendship through the promotion of international tourism. It provides the means of networking with like-minded travel industry colleagues all over the world, summed up by its slogan ‘Doing business among friends’. Skål International is the ONLY truly international organisation that can claim to represent these aims.

Skål International operates on three levels – local, national and international. Skål International London is one of the clubs established under the auspices of Skål International United Kingdom.

By participating in our local club events, which are varied and good value, you will have the opportunity of meeting contacts valuable to your business. As a member, you will also be eligible to join any Skål club functions anywhere in the world when travelling on business or pleasure. Once you have your membership confirmed you will be permitted to access the database of 22,000 members around the globe.

So, come and give Skål International a try. You have a great deal to gain from joining this uniquely global club. You will certainly make valuable business contacts, but more than that – you will make genuine friends and discover that we in Skål enjoy ourselves and have fun.

A word from our President:

World Travel Market is over and everyone was busier than ever!

Nearly 100 skålleagues from 30 different clubs world-wide attended our luncheon. We had the opportunity to welcome our new International President, Hulya Aslantas, at her first official function.

A big thank you to the all the managers and staff of Crowne Plaza Hotel. We finished the lunch and speeches for 100 people within 1hr 30minutes. Why can’t we do the same at our monthly meetings being only 25 people?

Thank you Bob Duffett who, as usual, took a commanding roll at the registration desk and did not let anyone slip through – this year with assistance from Robin Jackson.

Our stand at WTM attracted an amazing amount of interest from visitors and indeed past members to meet the more vibrant and youthful London club of today. Overseas interest was especially high on the first day of invitees only. A big thank you to Paul Follows, who not only took charge of the practical arrangements but, as well, spent 4 working days in our stand. Shame though that no more skålleagues from the UK clubs were able to help manning the stand!

Christmas is round the corner! You know that our previous speaker, the Minister of Tourism was “re-shuffled” and the new minister is not working on Fridays. We have an even better incentive for you to book our Christmas Luncheon at the 5-star luxury Mandarin Oriental Hotel - Sir John Southby Bt a world-wide traveller. He will speak about “the ramification of polio in Africa.” Otherwise the same procedure as last year with Christmas carols, the Champagne reception, excellent 3-course meal with wine and coffee. Book now to avoid disappointment!

The AGM in January 2009 is followed by lunch. Please try and come as we want to hear your opinion. We cannot take your club forward without your thoughts!

The President’s Night, the dinner & dance in February, have been changed to a dinner in London, as there is no new President next year. Further details to follow.

You have by now received the membership renewal form for 2009. The increase in membership fee is due to the huge change in the exchange rate between sterling and euro over the last 12 months. We are paying our international dues in Euros. We also have continuously rising costs in running the Club for our members.

Mats Wivesson
(November 2008)

Our Upcoming Events

Our monthly meetings in London is much about networking!
"interacting with others to exchange information and develop contacts."
You are welcome to take part!

• Thursday 22nd January 2009
  AGM and Luncheon onboard the Hispaniola

• Dinner, Wednesday 18th February
  A feast! Limonia Restaurant, the best Greek restaurant in London!

• Thursday 19th March 2009
  Recruitment Evening!

• Thursday 16th April 2009
  Our traditional pub lunch at the Ye Olde Cheeshire Cheese

• Thursday 21st May 2009
  The must .... The only .... The Veterans Luncheon!

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