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Skål USA PRESS & Webinars

The 2021 Webinar Series has concluded.  Stay tuned for what 2022 has to offer!

recent Webinars & links


Webinar:   2021 and Beyond: The State of the Cruise and U.S. Travel Industry
About: U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow and Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy provided an update on the current state of the U.S. cruise and broader travel industry. Learn more about efforts and strategies to restart all segments of the travel economy including cruise, business travel, meetings and events, and international inbound travel. The webinar will touch on how U.S. Travel is working with federal leaders to accelerate a full recovery, current legislative progress on infrastructure, and how we are addressing current and forward-looking priorities to position the industry for future growth. Webinar held on July 14th.
– Roger Dow Bio
– Christine Duffy Bio
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Webinar: What the Numbers are Saying About Air Travel
About: Air travel recovery isn’t “going to happen soon,” it’s already happening. Talking points and posturing aside, what is the data saying about it? What destination cities, states, and countries are trending, and what is expected in the months ahead? Chuck Thackston, managing director of data science and research at Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) will share takeaways from the ARC global database on air travel ticket purchases across both corporate and leisure segments. Using ARC data collected from more than 10,000 travel agencies and airline direct channels across the world, he will also talk about the trends he observed in 2020 and what new trends are being seen in 2021 data. Webinar held on June 22nd.
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Webinar: The Future of Travel with Richard Bangs 
About: Bangs, co-founder and Chief Adventure Officer of the website, Steller.co talks about what bookings look like in the days ahead.  Where will people be staying? Where are they likely to go? What about masks? Pricing?  Overtourism? Where are trends, trending? Bangs presents a compelling snapshot of where travel is today and where we may expect it to go, and what we should expect in the days ahead.  Webinar held on  May 12
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Webinar: The future of travel with Pauline Frommer from Frommer’s Guidebooks About: Frommer will discuss what she’s seeing, in terms of both the near and long-term changes. This webinar will cover the types of destinations that will likely be popular going forward, the types of vacations Americans seem to be gravitating towards, and other issues that will likely shape travel going forward. Webinar was held on  April 14
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Webinar: Exhibitions and Conferences Industry Updates featuring David DuBois  About: This session will provide an overview of the current status of the exhibitions and conferences industry. Realities and considerations will be shared that will help participants understand what is being done to safely relaunch our industry and assist the efforts to advocate and enhance the profitability and engagement of the overall industry ecosystem. This industry is a critical element of the overall hospitality ecosystem. Webinar held on  March 31
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Webinar: Seeing the good – an industry call to action from Tourism Cares featuring Greg Takehara. This interactive webinar looks into about Tourism Cares, the convening and philanthropic arm of the travel and tourism industry, and shares their strategy centered around sustainability and resiliency.  Webinar held on March 16th.
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Webinar: How to Add More Zing to Zoom Meetings featuring Catherine Heeg. How are Skal Clubs using video conferencing to engage their membership and attract new members? Join Catherine as she explores how clubs across North America are getting creative in these tricky times. We’ll get into the weeds with her and look at ways clubs are using Zoom and other meeting software.  Webinar held on  February 25th
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– Facebook Live Q&A

 

Webinar: Get to know The Travel Institute with Patty Noonan.  The Travel Institute offers a variety of travel and tourism courses. Why not increase your travel knowledge during the pandemic while earning certification like CTC, CTIE and more? Webinar held on February 3rd. 
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2022
  • March 1, 2022:   Skål International Long Island member April Merenda has written an article Celebrating Women’s  History Month.  See it here.
2021
  • March 30, 2021:  Tim Hemphill from Skål International New Orleans had a story featured in the March/April edition of Venue Professional.  Click here to be taken straight to the story.
2020
  • October 23, 2020:  Three Skål International Washington DC Members Recognized Internationally. Roger Dow,  William Moyer, and Steve Richer bring home honors to the USA. Read More here!
  • October 22, 2020: Skål International, the world’s largest Travel and Tourism Association, held its 81 annual General Assembly Meeting last week and honored Roger Dow, President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, as the Skål International “Ambassador of the Year”… Read More here!
  • October 20, 2020: “The First US Woman VP elected on Skal International Executive Board,”  — On October 17th, 2020, during the 81st Annual General Meeting held online, Burcin Turkkan representing the United States has been elected as the Senior Vice President on the Skal International Executive Board. Turkkan is the first female Skal International USA member to be elected on the Skal International Executive Board and reaching the ranking of Senior Vice President at the Skal International level. Read More here!
  • October 14, 2020: Some wonderful news for a change as Skål DC member Markus Platzer, GM at InterContinental The Willard Washington D.C.  was voted NO 1 hotel  in Washington D.C. by Conde Nest Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards 2020. Markus was appointed in August 2017 and he and his team have led this wonderful historic hotel to new heights. Congratulations Markus from all your friends at Skål DC. We value your membership in Skål DC. Read More here!
  • October 7, 2020: Today, Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, announces the launch of Brand USA Global Marketplace—a one-stop shop for U.S. travel partners and international audiences to interact. Brand USA Global Marketplace is a custom-built, always-on, virtual platform that provides access to a diverse range of U.S. destinations, attractions, and points of interest for the international travel industry.  Learn More!
  • September 23, 2020: Please join me in congratulating Skål DC member Elliott L. Ferguson II, President & CEO at Destination DC  on his recognition by Northstar Meetings Group as a top 25 influencer of the Meetings Industry. Read more here!


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Webinar: Conversation with Tourism Panel of Industry Experts featuring Roger Dow, President & CEO, U.S. Travel Association; Zane Kerby, President & CEO, American Society of Travel Advisors; Dave Hilfman, Interim Executive Director, Global Business Travel Association & Chip  Rodgers, President & CEO, American Hotel & Lodging Association. “The Current Impact on the Travel Industry and its Future Outlook”.  Wednesday, December 16 -1 pm (ET)

 

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Webinar: Conversation with Teri Davena and Mario Giuliani, City of Benicia’s Office of Economic Development. Join Teri and Mario as they present “From Surviving to Thriving” – a case study of how one city is working to meet overwhelming challenges to tourism and small businesses faced with COVID-19 restrictions. The city of Benicia, CA has not only been flourishing but has laid out a groundwork for post COVID-19.
Thursday, December 3, 2020 – 2:00 pm (ET).

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Benicia Business Walk Report  
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Webinar: Conversation with Peter Pantuso, President & CEO, American Bus Association “The Way Forward with Peter Pantuso: What Happens Next with the Motorcoach and Group Travel Industry?”, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 – 1:00 pm (ET)
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Webinar: Conversation with Bob Shaff, “How to Rebound from COVID-19 pandemic with your customers (and your friends)”, Thursday, October 15, 2020
2 pm (ET)

– Very Special Invitation from Bob
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– Bio
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Webinar: Continuing the Conversation with Anthony Melchiorri, September 23, 2020 (2 pm – ET)
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Webinar: Conversation with Eduardo Santander PhD, Executive Director/CEO of the European Travel Commission;  September 3, 2020 (10 am – ET)
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– Bio
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– ETC Additional Resources from Webinar

Webinar: Continuing the Conversation with Roger Dow, President & CEO – (USTA) – August 13, 2020 (2 pm – ET)
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– U.S. Travel Association Additional Resources From Webinar

Webinar: A conversation with Homeland Security/TSA  Pubic Information Manager, Lorie Dankers – August 6, 2020 (2 pm – ET)
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– TSA Additional Resources

Webinar: A conversation with Kelly Craighead (CLIA) – July 16, 2020 (2 pm – ET)
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Webinar: A conversation with Dr. Mario Hardy (PATA) – July 15, 2020 (5:30 pm – ET)
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Webinar: A conversation with Terry Dale (USTOA) – July 9, 2020 (2 pm – ET)
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Webinar: A Conversation with Zane Kerby
Webinar: A Conversation with Anthony Melchiorri
Webinar: A Conversation with Chris Thompson
Webinar: A Conversation with Peter Greenberg
Webinar: A Conversation with Roger Dow

Business and Social Virtual Meetings
Webinar: 2020 Virtual Skål USA AGM & NCM
Young Skål: Educational Member Presentation

Coronavirus Information & Updates

Skål USA Presents, "A Conversation with Roger Dow"
Click on the link above to hear the full conversation.
Roger Dow's advice for more information on the CORONAVIRUS & TOURISM:
U.S. Travel Association Updates on Coronavirus and Tourism

CARES Act: U.S. Travel provides answers to the most commonly-asked questions, including the types of assistance available and how the CARES Act applies to specific businesses and organizations.

CARES Act for DMOs: U.S. Travel is hosting a webinar on Thursday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. MST to answer questions about eligibility and assistance for DMOs and staff.
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SKÅL Podcasts

2020

May 11: Hotel Impossible host Anthony Melchiorri  announcing USA #HOSPITALITYSTRONG RELIEF FUNDRAISER effort with Skål USA President Dave Ryan and Mark Irlang, Skal USA Long Island President on  “Checking In Blog with Anthony & Glenn”

May 5: Skål USA President Dave Ryan joins the PHL Diversity Podcast, “Building a Sustainable Career in Tourism and Travel” 

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