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Skål International Hawaii
Young SKÅL

International Association of Travel and Tourism Professionals

About Young SKÅL

Young SKÅL was created by SKÅL International in 1999 with the aim of creating a greater awareness of SKÅL International by those young people studying for or training in the various sectors of the travel and tourism industry.

Young Skal is a category of SKÅL International specifically for students directly related to the travel and tourism industry. SKÅL Hawaii - Young SKÅL membership is open to those students and young professionals between the ages of 18 through 28.

It is a restricted SKÅL International category and as such Group members are not entitled to full SKÅL International membership, to hold office, or to vote in sponsoring club or at any level in SKÅL International. Group members can attend only attend national or international congresses or meetings as an accompanying person of an active or life member of SKÅL International, unless specifically invited.

Objectives of Young SKÅL

To devlop friendship and common purpose between the students of the educational establishment, by participating in areas related to the tourism industry, and also in cultural, sports, travel and public relations activities.

  1. To encourage and assist in the tourism education or experience of the members by participating in activities and meeting members of SKÅL International Hawaii.

  2. To cooperate voluntarily in all activities and the organization set up by SKÅL International Hawaii.

  3. To promote training opportunities for its members and to aquire professional experience with the support of SKÅL International.

  4. To ensure that its members are fully aware of SKÅL International, locally, nationally and internationally.

  5. To participate in an international network of Young SKÅL Groups. Young SKÅL is open to all students between the ages of 18 years of age and 28 years and have been pursuing a travel and tourism-related degree program for a minimum of two years.

Become a Young SKÅL

The requirements to become a Young SKÅL member are:

  1. Student at an accredited educational institution that grants a degree, diploma or certificate upon completion of studies.

  2. Young professional training or working in the industry.

  3. At least 18 years of age and not older than 28.

  4. Agree with and accept the objectives and regulations of the Young SKÅL Group.

  5. Successfully complete the application process for Young SKÅL.

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Mission of Young SKÅL

Young SKÅL is to enroll all persons training or working in the sales and/or promotion of tourism worldwide into the movement. The objective is to welcome them into the world of SKÅL International and make them familiar with its values; Friendship Peace, Solidarity, and promoting common, local and international interests in the Tourism Industry. Ensuring that once a management position is reached, the Young SKÅLleague will continue to support the movement strongly, its ideals and principals and by being a leader, to proactively transform the environment in which he/she live.

Hawaii's Accredited Educational Institutions

SKÅL Members from Each Campus - Young SKÅL Advisors

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Sport and Event Management

Junwook Chi, PhD.

Assistant Professor in Transportation

School of Travel Industry Management

University of Hawaii at Monoa

Wendy S. Lam, PhD.

Associate Professor, Business Administration, and Sport and Event Management

Chaminade University of Honolulu

Hospitality & Tourism Education

Dave Evans, PhD. CHE

Professor & Department Chair

Hospitality & Tourism Education

Kapiolani Community College

Ron Umehira

Dean

Career & Technical Education

Leeward Community College

Hospitality & Tourism Education
Hospitality & Tourism Education
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