SKÅL International Thailand’s annual forum takes place this November

SKÅL International Thailand announced that it’s reformatted annual forum is slated for 29 November to 2 December at the Movenpick Suriwongse Hotel in Chiang Mai.

Underscoring the SKÅL International mission of ‘Doing Business Among Friends’ and promoting friendship, the event will be a 50/50 mix of business focused sessions and social events, which will highlight the cultural attractions of Chiang Mai, as well as opportunities to meet with fellow SKÅL members in Thailand and from overseas.

Aside from social events and networking opportunities, this year’s event will feature a programme of panel discussion designed to offer an element of professional development for attendees. Topics will include ‘AI’s Impact on Travel and Tourism, and the Future,’ as well as trending issues such as ‘Focus on Food in Travel’ and ‘Wellness Now a Major Force in Global Tourism.’

In the SKÅL spirit of giving back to the community, the Annual Forum also dedicates part of its three-day programme to World AIDS Day which falls on 1st December with a visit and gesture of support to AGAPE, a local organisation based in Chiang Mail that cares for children with the disease.

Beyond networking

According to SKÅL Thailand president James Thurlby, the event is a way for members to reach out to a wider audience and an opportunity to connect or reconnect with colleagues and friends from other clubs.

Thurlby also said: “I am also confident that our new format will bring something relevant and useful to attendees, helping them to keep abreast of current issues and trends impacting the travel and tourism sector.”