CHRISTCHURCH, NZ: SKÅL INTERNATIONAL (SI) recently held it’s first 2020 board meeting in NZ. The three day meeting of the global travel and tourism association’s powerful Executive Committee (EC) which steers the association’s future direction and decisions.
The first board meeting 2020 Christchurch New Zealand
Led by incoming President Peter Morrison, during the meeting the board tackled a wide range of issues in relation to the management of the 15,000 strong member association ranging from digitalisation, membership growth, marketing, communications and finance, all under the 2020 Presidential theme of PEOPLE, PROSPERITY, PROGRESS.
The meeting took place in Christchurch, which coincided with the local Skål Club’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
The President’s chain arrives in NZ
The presidential chain carried to NZ by CEO Daniela Otero was ceremoniously transferred to incoming President Peter by three past world presidents Tony Boyle 🇦🇺AUS (2010-11), Phillip Sims 🇳🇿NZ (2007-08) and Maxwell Kingston 🇦🇺AUS (1991-92).
Perfect hosts at the Classic Villa with Peter and Jan
The EC were accommodated at The Classic Villa, the luxury boutique hotel in Christchurch, owned by President Peter and Jan Clarke.
Peter and Jan were perfect hosts providing, not only warm Kiwi hospitality to the out-of-towners, but also to local Skalleagues who were thrilled to have Skål’s leading lights visit their hometown.
While in Christchurch the EC made a courtesy call on local mayor the Hon Lianne Dalziel where they were warmly received.
The EC with Christchurch’s mayor The Hon Lianne Dalziel
