Skal Members News – Skal members gather in Nairobi and Mombasa to celebrate Ramadan and promote tourism collaboration with special guests, including CS Peninah Malonza
Skal Kenya recently hosted a memorable Iftar dinner at the Pride Inn Azure, bringing together tourism professionals from all over the country to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan. The event was graced by the presence of Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage, Honorable Peninah Malonza, as well as other dignitaries who accepted the invitation to attend the event. Among the dignitaries was Hesbon Oyendo, Senior Tourist Offices representing John Olotua, PS Tourism and Wildlife and Heritage.
The dinner was held not only in Nairobi but also in Mombasa, where Skal members gathered to mark the occasion, showcasing the unity and spirit of camaraderie that Skal fosters not just locally, but around the world.
In Nairobi, Liz Tapawa, President of Skal Kenya Nairobi, welcomed the guests and carried out the Skal Toast, a traditional gesture that recognizes the unity of Skal members worldwide. Maureen Ogola, Skal International Councilor, spoke about the withdrawal of the Skal International Congress that was scheduled to be held in December 2023 in Quebec, Canada. She shared insights on the decision and the way forward for Skal members globally.
Shenaz Neky, Skal Kenya National President, welcomed the guests, reminding them to download the Skal app, which provides access to a global network of tourism professionals, offering valuable connections that can help in business and professional endeavours.
CS Malonza used the opportunity to discuss areas of collaboration to promote destination Kenya through Skal International’s network, which brings together the entire tourism industry sector players, promoting friendship, business, and tourism worldwide. She also highlighted the importance of partnerships and collaboration in the development of the tourism sector in Kenya.
The National President extended her appreciation to all the guests for their continued support of Skal Kenya and expressed her gratitude for their presence at the event. The Skal Kenya Iftar dinner was indeed an eventful evening, filled with memorable moments and insightful conversations about the future of the tourism industry in Kenya and worldwide. The presence of distinguished guests, including Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage, Honorable Peninah Malonza, made the occasion even more special, showcasing the strong bonds and camaraderie that Skal members share.
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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TRAVEL & TOURISM PROFESSIONALS KENYA CHAPTER
We are the Kenya chapter of a professional organization of tourism leaders, promoting global tourism and friendship. It is the only international group uniting all branches of the travel and tourism industry. Its members, the industry’s managers and executives meet at local, national, regional and international levels to discuss and pursue topics of common interest. The first Club was founded in 1932 in Paris by travel managers, following an educational tour of Scandinavia. The idea of international goodwill and friendship grew and, in 1934, the “Association Internationale des Skal Clubs” was formed with Florimond Volckaert as its first President, who is considered the “Father of Skal”. In Kenya, the first club was founded in XYZ. Skal International today has approximately 15,000 members in 400 Clubs throughout 80 nations. Most activities occur at the local level, moving up through National Committees, under the umbrella of Skal International, headquartered at the General Secretariat in Torremolinos, Spain. The Kenya chapter boasts of 123 members in Nairobi and 456 members at the Coast. Skal International is governed by an Executive Committee of six members, elected by delegates to an annual General Assembly, held during the World Congress, hosted by a different country each year. This allows members first-hand observation of the travel and tourism potential around the world.
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