MALAGA, Spain, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — With over 400 individuals and 45 international locations represented, Skål International closed its 2022 World Congress and finalized elections for 2023 whereas additionally approving the brand new governance mannequin, which can carry transformation to Skal International after 88 years.
Skål International has closed its 2022 World Congress in Opatija, Croatia on 17 October 2022 with a Gala Dinner held on the Crystal Ballroom of the Hotel Kvaerner Opatija.
World President Burcin Turkkan welcomed over 400 Skålleagues and native authorities as she expressed with nice satisfaction that “The tourism industry is coming back with robust enthusiasm” because the in-person gathering was held efficiently after two years of journey restrictions.
Among the highlights introduced by President Turkkan on the Gala had been the outcomes of the elections held throughout the congress for the 2023 Executive Board:
- President Elect: Juan Steta, from Mexico
- Senior Vice President: Annette Cardenas, from Panama
- Vice President: Denise Scrafton, from Australia
- Director: Marja Eela-Kaskinen, from Finland
- Director: Andres Hayes, from United States
- Director: Mohan NSN, from India
- Auditor: Katica Hauptfeld, from Croatia
- Deputy Auditor: Denis Smith, from Canada
A brand new Governance Plan proposed for the group additionally was accepted which culminates efficiently and paves the way in which to start the transition to a brand new period for the most important tourism group.
“I will be your transformational leader” had been the phrases expressed by President Turkkan in the beginning of her mandate as she introduced her plans for 2022.
After saying the outcomes President Turkkan expressed this in a brief message to the delegates: “The membership has spoken – Our members have again shown that they are ready for radical change to meet the new world. We are members of #thechangeables and we know that change is not a force to be feared but an opportunity to be seized.”
President Burcin continued her speech as follows; “Our organization stands on the cusp of positive evolution and we are excited about the future of our organization as we know that highly successful people are willing to be uncomfortable in the interest of growth. In response to JFK’s famous quote “if not us who, and if not now, when?”, the membership gave the positive affirmation and spoke out loud saying it is us and it is now! Our members have accepted that the future is now, and the change is here. Now more than ever it is time to unite, work together to use this change decision as an opportunity to revitalize our organization and make an open in public call for the next generation industry decision makers who are now already in the reigns, to join Skål International, embrace amical and work with us in shaping the next 90 years of our organization working together so we / Skål International can continue to lead as the largest travel and tourism association of the world.
Thank you for your confidence in our new Governance Proposal. I am looking forward to sharing a bright and exciting future with you all” ended President Turkkan.
Skål International is an advocate of world tourism, centered on its benefits–happiness, good well being, friendship, and lengthy life. Founded in 1934, Skål International is the one group of tourism professionals worldwide selling international Tourism and friendship, uniting all sectors of the Tourism business. For extra data, please go to www.skal.org.
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