Connecting
Travel and Tourism Professionals
all around the World
Travel and Tourism Professionals
all around the World
What is Skål International
It is the only international body uniting all branches of the travel and tourism industry .
Membership
Obtain great benefits belonging to the largest professional network in the sector.
Social Network
Professionals Database
Meetings & Events
Local, National and
International meetings and conferences to expand your network, business exchange opportunities and exceptional social experiences.
Connect the Skål Way
Skålleagues on the Gold Coast are ready to welcome you, help you connect, and showcase their best experiences. Discover local hospitality, attractions, social events, unique explorations, and a true Skål welcome whenever you visit members on the Gold Coast, Australia's holiday capital.
Skål International in numbers
More than 12,000 travel and tourism professionals connected globally.
More than 300 clubs around the world.
Clubs and members of more than 80 countries.
Join more than 40 local members in the Skål International Gold Coast network.
Upcoming Club Events...
John Warn
CEO Experience Gold Coast
A senior tourism executive with a wealth of experience in hospitality, major events, sport, retail, and the arts, is the inaugural CEO of Experience Gold Coast starting with the organisation in November 2023.
John’s passion for his home city remains at the core of his drive to bring fresh, bold ideas forward and inspire a dynamic future for the Gold Coast.
Skål Gold Coast May
Club Lunch
With very special guests speakers
John Warn
and
The Honourable Robert Borbridge AO
12noon - Meet and Mingle
12:30 - Seated for lunch
15:00 - Lunch Package Concludes
2 Course Lunch - $70.00
With 3hr Beverage Package - $105.00
The Honourable Robert Borbidge AO
Chairman Experience Gold Coast
The 35th Premier of Queensland and served in the State Parliament as member for Surfers Paradise from 1980 until 2001.
During this time he held numerous senior positions in the Ministry, as Leader of the Opposition and Premier. Since leaving Parliament he has held numerous Board positions in both private and publicly listed companies.
South East Qld Skål Clubs Combined Lunch...
Skål Sunshine Coast are our hosts for the 2024 Combined Club lunch, join Skål members from Southern Gold Coast, Gold Coast, Brisbane and Sunshine Coast on Friday 14th at Warriors Restaurant & Bar at The Crocodile Hunters Lodge , Australia Zoo, 88 Irwin Road, Beerwah Qld 4519
Gold Coast club members who would like to attend but not drive we have been provided with an option from club member Con-X-ions for a 20 seat minibus. Return price is $85.00 per person, however we need to secure 20 seats to proceed. Please send your interest via the link below.
request YOUR SEAT ON THE BUS
July Club Lunch...
Lock it in your diary now to join us on Tuesday 9th of July for our monthly lunch at Sofitel Gold Coast
Further details to follow.
Membership Options...
Individual Membership...
One would say "Skål ” as a sign of friendship. The founders of Skål International adopted the word and used the letters to create a toast:
Skål International also benefits and develops the professional sector, while assisting the community at large.
Young Professional ...
Young Skål is a membership category within Skål International focused on worldwide young professionals and students in the Tourism industry. Young Skål aims to attract students in tourism to the organisation and to turn them into active Skål International members, once they reach the necessary qualifications, or directed to young professionals holding a full-time managerial position in the tourism industry.
Skål Member Benefits...
Absolute Beachfront Location...
Skål Members Receive 20% Discount When They Stay
Dorchester on the Beach is an award winning, star rated, absolute beachfront family holiday hi-rise in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Australia. Start your day on the beach by simply walking out of the resort right onto the beach. Go between beach and apartment to swim, surf, have a break for lunch, and walk along the beach to discover the centre of Broadbeach or Surfers Paradise. The stunning beach and ocean views from your 3 bedroom self-contained apartment will keep you mesmerised.
Inspired by lifestyle...Driven by Opportunity
we are the
International destination for Tourism Professionals
Skål Australia - Platinum Club of the Year in 2021
The Australian Club of the Year Award is an annual recognition given to a club for their exceptional commitment to the values of Skål having met all the award criteria. Skål Gold Coast was honored to have been awarded this prestigious award by the Skål National Club.
Skål International Club of the Year 2021
Skål International Gold Coast was awarded Skål International Club of the Year 2021.
Recognised for their exceptional membership growth and retention during the COVID pandemic, for their generous support and fundraising for local charities and appeals and their continued efforts promoting the values of Skål International.
Skål International Gold Coast...
SKÅL International Gold Coast is 40 years young. We have a wealth of industry knowledge that has been gifted to us by the longevity of our core members, some of whom, are founding members 40 years ago. These tireless industry professionals are still on hand for all of us coming afterwards to draw out their enormous generosity in providing guidance and leadership.
Our core values include: Creating innovation and inspiration in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry. We are about sharing experience and knowledge with each other. We call on everyone to be enthusiastic and passionate and to always be professional.
Our Purpose : Is to promote SKÅL International Gold Coast and Membership to our Club. We want to ask questions and find out what you want out of SKAL International Gold Coast. We acknowledge that we need to provide leading industry speakers that are relevant to our members. We are focused on finding out how we can deliver purpose to your membership and therefore we always ask and appreciate your feedback about how we can best support your tourism and hospitality business.
“The more I give the more I receive”
In closing, I would like to acknowledge the blessing that I have received by having the opportunity to work with five of the most talented people in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry that I know. Therefore, I thank my Committee for coming on this journey with me. NIKE! "We are already victorious".
Michael Cross
Past President 2022-2024,
SKÅL International Gold Coast 489