Who is eligible for Membership?
Membership of Skål is open to managers or executives directly involved
in tourism management, sales and promotions, in specified travel and
tourism businesses, including: transportation (airlines, cruise lines,
railways, ferries), travel and tour operators and agencies, tourism
organizations, governments and non-government tourism councils, hotels,
convention centres, travel media; etc.
Young Skål is open to junior executives and tourism students entering
the industry.
Why should I join?
The international friendship and close personal contact of Skål must be
experienced to be appreciated.
“Doing Business among friends”. Skål is not a community organization
like Rotary or Lions, rather it benefits and develops the professional
sector, while assisting the community at large. Skål is an Association
of Tourism Professionals which encourages and creates a network of
professionals around the world. It promotes seminars and conferences to
strengthen the industry's professionalism.
Through participation in local activities and events at all levels,
members meet industry colleagues from around the world. Here, in an
atmosphere of amicale, ideas, opportunities and industry matters, in
general, may be shared on a personal and business level.
Skål members should promote the organization, the formation of new Clubs
and recruit qualified members.
How do I join?
A Skål International Membership Proposal Form is available
HERE , or
contact the membership committee of Skål International Seattle at their
email addresses below. Membership can also be submitted online at
www.skal.org . Those interested in
membership may attend a Club meeting nearby or while travelling on
business or leisure. Prospective members must be endorsed by two current
members and the local Executive and National Committees. Final approval
must be obtained from Skål International.
Instructions for submitting the Membership Proposal Form to Victoria
Skål
Download the Skal
International_Application_Form
Fill in all required fields
Enclose your business card with the form
If you have questions or need further information about joining the
Victoria Skål Club
contact
E-Mail
David Rooper
Skål is non-political and encourages advancement and evolution through
affiliation with other international industry organizations such as the
World Tourism Organization. Skål does not discriminate on the basis of
sex, age, race, religion, politics or social standing. Skål supports
charitable causes.
What are the benefits of membership?
Through contributions from Clubs around the world, the Florimond
Volckaert Fund assists any Skål member in times of financial need or
crisis.
The Skål International Membership Card entitles members to discounts at
some participating outlets, provided by Skål Members.
The network of Skål Members worldwide is now accessible via the Skål
website at www.skal.org. Information on members around the world is at
your fingertips.
Skål Members are welcome at all meetings around the world. Wherever you
travel, you can access a network of Skål friends and colleagues.
Skål News, a magazine published quarterly, is a medium for information
about the organisation and an avenue for advertising exposure to 22,000
industry professionals. |
