Young Skal International Website 

Skal International cares about young professionals and students in tourism. In 1999, Young Skal was set up with the aim of creating a greater awareness of Skal International by those young people studying for or training in the various sectors of the travel and tourism industry, enabling them to join Skal. 

The requirements to become a Young Skal member are:

(a) Young Skal Student is a student at an authorized, tourism, educational establishment which grants a degree or recognized diploma upon completion of studies. They must be a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 27 years of age.

(b) Young Skal Professional is a young professional training for or working in the industry. They must be a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 29 years of age.

(c) Young Skal Associate is a Young Skal Professional still training for or working in the industry after the age of 29 who does not yet qualify for Active membership may continue as Young Skal Associate member until the age of 35.

The objectives of Young Skal are:

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

• To encourage and assist in the tourism education or experience of the members by participating in Skal activities and meeting Skal members.

• To cooperate voluntarily in all Skal activities and the organization set up by the sponsoring Club.

• To promote training opportunities for its members and to acquire professional experience with the support of the local Skal Club.

• To ensure that its members are fully aware of Skal, locally, nationally and internationally.