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Today
Skål International today has approximately 22,000 members in 500 Clubs throughout 90 nations. Most activities occur at local level, moving up through National Committees, under the umbrella of Skål International, headquartered at the General Secretariat in Torremolinos, Spain.
International Governing Body
Skål International is governed by an Executive Committee of seven 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.
Policies
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 Does SKÅL Mean?
Often we are asked what the meaning of SKÅL is. For us it means foremost FRIENDSHIP but there is an explanation why our founders picked this word. Again, the flight our founders took and met was on a flight to Stockholm. The word Skål comes from Scandinavia and has a long tradition. The "Skål", a bowl with a welcome drink, was offered to visitors when they entered the home. One would say Skål as a sign of friendship! The letters of the word SKÅL mean:
- Sundhet (Health)
- Kärlek (Love)
- Ålder (Long Life)
- Lycka (Luck)
"To fellow Skålleagues everywhere - Happiness; Good Health; Friendship; Long Life; SKÅL!"
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