21 Mar 2013
Skal International Worldwide President launches Australian tour with Skal Sydney Members
President Mok Singh's Australian tour commenced with a lunch meeting in Sydney at the Harbourview Hotel North Sydney on 20 March 2013.
President Mok re-affirmed the importance of Skal becoming more relevant to the plethora of up-and-coming travel industry executives who are keen to grow their businesses. "Through our leadership we seek to maximize networking opportunities for our Members and create a responsible tourism industry", states President Singh.
President Mok gave an exciting talk on where Skal is heading and how it plans to maintain a strong tread of consistency, continuity and be a responsible and recognised entity in world tourism. Mok Singh announced that the permanent Secretary-General of Skal, Bernard Wegscheider, is now responsible for representing the organisation on key global tourism forums and bodies such as that of UNESCO. "With Skal's 20,000 Members worldwide, the majority of which are the leaders of tourism businesses globally, Skal requires a lasting voice in global tourism policy to ensure a truly responsible tourism industry. Our permanent Secretary-‐General offers such a strong voice", Mok Singh stated.
Why did Skal International's Worldwide President Mok Singh venture down under as one of his first major overseas trips since being elected late last year? "The fact is that with 1,100 Skal Members throughout Australia we are the third strongest membership base worldwide", comments Russell Butler, Skal International's Australian President.
This week's Sydney meeting was attended by Senior Commercial Officer Australia & New Zealand - Joe Kaesshaefer, Skal International General Secretary - Bernard Wegscheider, Honorary World President and Honorary Skal International Sydney member - Max Kingston, Skal International Australia President - Russell Butler, plus a great attendees from Skal local Members.
About Skal
Skal is a professional organisation of tourism leaders around the world promoting global tourism and friendship. There are over 20,000 Members in 450 clubs in 85 nations. The organisation Vision is "to be a Trusted Voice in Travel and Tourism", and it specifically promotes global peace through tourism, quality in tourism, protection of children and preventing their exploitation in tourism and promoting sustainability in tourism.
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Photo Captions :
Skal Image 1: - Skal International Worldwide President Mok Singh address Skal Sydney North audience on Wednesday 20 March 2013
Skal Image 2: - A plethora of Skal Presidents on Wednesday 20 March 2013!
From left to right.
Russell Butler, Skal International President Australia
Bob Lunnon, Skal International President Sydney
Mok Singh, Skal International President Worldwide
David Reeves, Skal International President Sydney South
Karan Singh, Skal International President Sydney North
Skal Image 3: - Skal International Members at the Harbourview Hotel, North Sydney on Wednesday 20 March 2013
From Left to Right
Bob Lunnon, Skal International President Sydney
Diane Butler, Manager Australia & New Zealand - Tourism Ireland
Paul Highmans, Managing Director, Brunell Limousines
Richard Rosebery, Managing Director, TPM Branding
John Costaiolas, Travel Manager
Robyn Willis‐Inglis, Principal, Learn for Change Consulting
Peter Middleton, Managing Director, Coco & Coco
