Skål USA Webinar Series

A lively webinar on sustainability and how Skål USA clubs can make a bigger impact both online and on the ground. This webinar features guest speakers Francis Purvey, past president of the Sustainable Events Network, Florida & Caribbean (SENFC), and Greg Takehara, Executive Board Member of Tourism Cares. Both are members of Skål Orlando. 

On the agenda: a fresh look at sustainability, updates on the Skål USA promotional website calendar, a spotlight on Skål USA local events featured on the website, and a reminder that Club of the Year USA videos are due by April 20. Is your club qualified? It is the perfect chance to get inspired with real-world, best-in-class conversations and ideas.

Listen in on what the Skal USA Sustainability Engagement Group (SEG) is working on to take a more proactive role on the importance of Sustainability at the National and Club level

Learn all about building membership while retaining existing membership including a preview of the 2025/26 mmbership promotion

Barry Biggar, Skal International USA Director Presents and in-depth look at the Skal USA Field Guide. A must read for all Skal USA Club board members

This interactive open forum focused on Successful Summer Events & Doing Business with Fellow Skålleagues. Particpating Club memebers shared their ideas, experiences, and questions as we learned from each other and strengthened our Skål USA community.

Join us as we welcome Burcin Turkkan for this informative 30-minute virtual discussion (followed by Q&A) session to learn how and why Artificial Intelligence matters in Hospitality and Travel including everyday AI tools currently in use, transformations and emerging trends: What's next in AI for Hospitality and Travel?

Burçin Türkkan, MBA, CHE
AI-in-Hospitality Strategist | CEO | Educator | Ph.D. Researcher | Skal International Past President

Burcin Turkkan Zencirli is an accomplished executive, educator, and thought leader with over 25 years of global experience in hospitality, human resources, business innovation, and digital transformation. She is the Founder and CEO of USEH International and New Era Business Innovation and Management Consulting, where she has led cross-continental workforce development and training initiatives in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Europe.

U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow and Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy, provide 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.