[Thailand, January 13, 2023] – SKÅL International Thailand [SIT], the national representative committee of SKÅL International - the world’s largest global association of travel and tourism professionals in 100 countries - has appointed a new Executive Committee comprising members from the country’s six SKÅL clubs, notably Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Phuket, Koh Samui and Krabi.

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The new committee under the leadership of newly elected President, Kevin Rautenbach will support the country’s six clubs in building membership, engaging young tourism professionals and promoting SKÅL’s key mission of “Doing sustainable business among friends.”

“Despite the industry’s challenges of the past few years, said Mr. Rautenbach, “SIT has continued to thrive under the leadership of Immediate Past President, Wolfgang Grimm and our International Councillor, Heike Garçon Suiheran.  Through lockdowns and travel restrictions, regular Zoom conferences with our clubs and a series of creative initiatives to support and engage members has enabled us to strengthen our network.”

“For 2023 my focus will be to give back to our members through several programmes and partnerships.  We have already taken steps to save on annual membership fees and now that travel has restarted, we will use some funds to enhance our #RediscoverThailand program – a consumer-focused tourism campaign designed to drive traffic directly to members businesses.” he added.

Another focus will be the  ‘SKÅL Talks Thailand’ programme – a webinar series launched in 2020 to support members through the pandemic tourism recovery process. Featuring, talks, panels and workshops hosted by industry experts and personalities, the series provided invaluable expertise as well as fresh and creative ideas to renew and rebuild the industry for a changed world.