Skal International India opened its 12th Club under the name of Skal International Srinagar. The club was formed with 21 members – consists of hoteliers, travel and tour operators and adventure specialists. Ibrahim Siah has been appointed as the Founder President and Nasir Shah as Secretary of the Skal International Srinagar. In the august presence of industry veteran including Saleem Baig, Mahmood Shah and Rakesh Gupta, Syed Abid Rasheed Shah – District Development Commissioner graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of the Chapter Night.
While speaking on the occasion, National President of the Club, Ranjini Nambiar said there are lot travel advisories worldwide about Kashmir regarding safety and lot of people did not know about Kashmir in many parts of the world. “Through Skal, we will promote Kashmir globally. The state will be featured in the newsletter and everybody worldwide gets to understand this place being one of the beautiful places in the world and safe to travel. We will encourage people from all parts of the world to travel Kashmir,” she said.
Former Director Tourism Kashmir, Mehmood Ahmad Shah and one of the members of the organization while speaking on the occasion said that the Skal will give the tourism industry an opportunity to network with the people globally and this will address the negativity of Kashmir tourism across the globe.
Located in the northern most part of India, Kashmir as the place is known popularly and called Paradise on Earth. Srinagar is in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, the place is known for its unparalleled beauty, warm hospitality, excellent cuisine, great connectivity from all major cities of India. The state boasts of great ski slopes, apple orchards, houseboats on the 24 Sq. Km famous Dal Lake.
The launch event was well attended by the Skal India National Board and All India Club Presidents /Representatives and hosted by ITC Fortune Resort Heevan.
Skål is a professional organisation of tourism leaders around the world, promoting global tourism and friendship. It is the only international group uniting all sectors of the travel and tourism industry. Skål International has 17000 Members in 400 Clubs in 87 Countries.
