Skl Introduction AGENDA What is SKL International When















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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

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 4

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

To Fellow Skålleagues everywhere Happiness Good Health Friendship Long Life SKÅL

Open Q & A