Programme
82 Skål International World Congress
Join the 82 Skål International World Congress 2023 in the beautiful city of Málaga! From November 1st to 5th, the Andalusian city will become the epicenter of business opportunities and the celebration of lasting friendships.
From November 1 -5
Times/locations subject to change for logistical reasons
WEDNESDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2023
Arrival of Congress participants.
All Congress participants will be able to collect their Congress bag and badge at the Registration area located on the first floor at the Hotel Barcelo, Malaga
All Congress participants will be able to collect their Congress bag and badge at the Registration area located on the first floor at the Hotel Barcelo, Malaga
Get-Together Party
Time
All day
08:00-20:00 hours
08:00-20:00 hours
20:00-24:00 hours
Location
Hotel Barcelo,Malaga
Hotel Barcelo,Malaga
Sala Andalucía
Dress code: Smart casual
Sala Andalucía
Dress code: Smart casual
THURSDAY 2 NOVEMBER 2023
Shuttle transfers to Torremolinos for all participants
Opening Ceremony
Lunch
Cultural and Social Programme
Participants with accommodation included in their Congress package have dinner at their respective hotel.
Open dining for participants with Congress Only package.
Open dining for participants with Congress Only package.
Time
8:45-9:00 hours
10:00-13:30 hours
13:30-15:30 hours
16:00-19:00 hours
From 20:00 hours
Location
Auditorio Edgar Neville de la Diputación de Malaga
Dress code: Business attire or national dress and Skål regalia
Dress code: Business attire or national dress and Skål regalia
Señorio de Lepanto, Malaga
Guided visit to Malaga by bus. Departure from Opening Ceremony lunch venue.
Hotel Barcelo, Hotel Ilunion, Hotel Eurostars or open dining for Congress Only package.
FRIDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2023
Annual General Assembly of Skål Clubs’ delegates
Excursion to Mijas with lunch included for non-delegates.
*Reservation on Congress website (coming soon) or Registration area at the Barcelo Hotel
*Reservation on Congress website (coming soon) or Registration area at the Barcelo Hotel
Lunch
General Issues Forum
Committees' Workshops
* Technology Committee
Topic:
Highlights of New Website and Platform
Speaker:
Mohan NSN, Director Skål International
Topic:
Highlights of New Website and Platform
Speaker:
Mohan NSN, Director Skål International
* Advocacy, Global Partnerships & Trade Shows
Topic:
Sustainability, Human Trafficking, Global Challenges & Tourism, Trade shows
Speaker:
Iris Salazar, Skål International New York (U.S.A.)
Mayumi Hu, Skål International Taipei (Taiwan)
Topic:
Sustainability, Human Trafficking, Global Challenges & Tourism, Trade shows
Speaker:
Iris Salazar, Skål International New York (U.S.A.)
Mayumi Hu, Skål International Taipei (Taiwan)
Dine Around
*Reservation on Congress website (coming soon) or Registration area at the Barcelo Hotel (first come, first served basis)
*Reservation on Congress website (coming soon) or Registration area at the Barcelo Hotel (first come, first served basis)
Time
09:00-14:00 hours
14:00-15:00 hours
15:15-16:15 hours
16:30-17:30 hours
(16:30- 17:00 hours)
(17:05-17:30 hours)
From 20:00 hours
Location
Hotel Barcelo, Malaga, Sala Andalucia
Dress code: Smart casual
Dress code: Smart casual
Hotel Barcelo, Malaga, First Floor
Hotel Barcelo, Malaga, Sala Andalucia
Hotel Barcelo, Malaga, Sala Andalucia
Various restaurants in Malaga (transport not included)
SATURDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2023
Global Market Place
* Business to Business (B2B) Workshop & Trade Show
Members willing to participate at the B2B workshop will be able to book a table at no cost for the first 50 tables booked (one per country).
*Reservation on Congress website or Registration area at the Barcelo Hotel
Members willing to participate at the B2B workshop will be able to book a table at no cost for the first 50 tables booked (one per country).
*Reservation on Congress website or Registration area at the Barcelo Hotel
* Tourism Forum
Keynote Speaker (Topic pending confirmation):
Prof. Alessandra Priante. Director, Regional Department for Europe, UNWTO.
Round Table Topic :
Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry Challenges
Moderator:
Olukemi Soetan, Skål International Lagos, International Skål Councillor Nigeria, Co-Chairman Advocacy, Global Partnership & Trade Shows Committee
Panelists:
Panelists: Prof. Alessandra Priante. Director, regional Department for Europe, UNWTO
Antonio De Toro, Country Sales Manager for Spain, United Airlines Stefan Pettersson, CEO, GAMENG AB, Skål International Stockholm (Sweden)
Keynote Speaker (Topic pending confirmation):
Prof. Alessandra Priante. Director, Regional Department for Europe, UNWTO.
Round Table Topic :
Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry Challenges
Moderator:
Olukemi Soetan, Skål International Lagos, International Skål Councillor Nigeria, Co-Chairman Advocacy, Global Partnership & Trade Shows Committee
Panelists:
Panelists: Prof. Alessandra Priante. Director, regional Department for Europe, UNWTO
Antonio De Toro, Country Sales Manager for Spain, United Airlines Stefan Pettersson, CEO, GAMENG AB, Skål International Stockholm (Sweden)
Buffet lunch for all congress participants at Hotel Ilunion Malaga (13:15 - 14:15 hours)
* Committees’ Workshops (14:30-16:30 hours)
- Training & Education
Topic:
Why Training and Education of members of Skål International is so important and crucial in creating a successful and forward-thinking organisation
Speakers:
Julie Dabaly Scott, International Skål Council President
Lavonne Wittmann, Skål International Pretoria (South Africa), President Skål International 2019, Chair Training & Education Committee
Topic:
Why Training and Education of members of Skål International is so important and crucial in creating a successful and forward-thinking organisation
Speakers:
Julie Dabaly Scott, International Skål Council President
Lavonne Wittmann, Skål International Pretoria (South Africa), President Skål International 2019, Chair Training & Education Committee
- Membership Development
Topic:
Membership today · Tools for recruiting and retention · Categories and classifications · Satellite Clubs Recommendation · Succession · Young Skål Professionals and Skål Students · Exit questionnaire
Speakers:
Victoria Wales, President, Skål International Christchurch (New Zealand), Chair Membership Development Committee Denise Scrafton, Vice President Skål International
Topic:
Membership today · Tools for recruiting and retention · Categories and classifications · Satellite Clubs Recommendation · Succession · Young Skål Professionals and Skål Students · Exit questionnaire
Speakers:
Victoria Wales, President, Skål International Christchurch (New Zealand), Chair Membership Development Committee Denise Scrafton, Vice President Skål International
- Media & Public Relations
Topic:
Social Media, Top Ten “To do’s”
Speakers:
Wayne V. Lee, Jr., President, Skål International New York (U.S.A.), Co-Chair Media & Public Relations Committee Cristina Rubio, Manager & Cofounder, MyRed (Skål International communication agency)
Topic:
Social Media, Top Ten “To do’s”
Speakers:
Wayne V. Lee, Jr., President, Skål International New York (U.S.A.), Co-Chair Media & Public Relations Committee Cristina Rubio, Manager & Cofounder, MyRed (Skål International communication agency)
- Special Projects
Topic:
CSR – Service straight from the heart
Speakers:
Mohan NSN, Director Skål International
Recorded video from Harikishen Valmiki, Skål International Asia - Jr Auditor
Topic:
Networking – The Essence and Idea of Skå
Speakers:
Shabin Sarvotham, President Skål International Chennai (India).Recorded videos from Co-Chairs Michael Collins, Skål International Perth (Australia) and Sanjeev Sharma, Skål International Bangalore (India) and Sanjay Datta, Past-President Skål International Asia
Topic:
Women Empowerment – The need of the hour
Speakers:
Liz Tapawa, President, Skål International Nairobi (Kenya)
Topic:
Liaison and New Opportunity - A tool for the Generation Next
Speakers:
Shabin Sarvotham, President, Skål International Chennai (India)
Topic:
CSR – Service straight from the heart
Speakers:
Mohan NSN, Director Skål International
Recorded video from Harikishen Valmiki, Skål International Asia - Jr Auditor
Topic:
Networking – The Essence and Idea of Skå
Speakers:
Shabin Sarvotham, President Skål International Chennai (India).Recorded videos from Co-Chairs Michael Collins, Skål International Perth (Australia) and Sanjeev Sharma, Skål International Bangalore (India) and Sanjay Datta, Past-President Skål International Asia
Topic:
Women Empowerment – The need of the hour
Speakers:
Liz Tapawa, President, Skål International Nairobi (Kenya)
Topic:
Liaison and New Opportunity - A tool for the Generation Next
Speakers:
Shabin Sarvotham, President, Skål International Chennai (India)
* Twinning Ceremony
Cape Winelands & Christchurch
Cape Winelands & Christchurch
Optional morning excursion to Marbella and Puerto Banus (at extra charge)
*Reservation on Congress website (coming soon) or Registration area at the Barcelo Hotel (first come, first served basis)
*Reservation on Congress website (coming soon) or Registration area at the Barcelo Hotel (first come, first served basis)
Shuttle transfers for all participants for Gala Dinner
President's Gala Dinner
*Reservation of table on Congress website (coming soon) or Registration area at the Barcelo hotel (first come, first served basis)
*Reservation of table on Congress website (coming soon) or Registration area at the Barcelo hotel (first come, first served basis)
Time
09:00-16:30 hours
(09:00- 11:15 hours)
(11:30-13:00 hours)
13:15-14:15 hours
14:30-16:30 hours
(14:30-14:50 hours)
(14:55-15:15 hours)
(15:20-14:40 hours)
(15:45-16:30 hours)
16:30 - 17:00 hours
09:00 - 13:30 hours
18:45 hours
20:00-01:00 hours
Location
Hotel Iunion, Malaga Ground floor
Dress code: Smart casual
Dress code: Smart casual
Hotel Ilunion, Malaga
Hotel Ilunion, Malaga - Ground floor
Edificio CSI-IDEA Alhaurin de la Torre
Dress Code: Formal/Black tie/national dress and Skål regalia
Dress Code: Formal/Black tie/national dress and Skål regalia
SUNDAY 5 NOVEMBER 2023
Departure of Congress participants or Post-Congress tours
Time
All day
Location
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