The 21st meeting of International Association of Travel and Tourism Professionals (“Skal International”) Baku club was held on the 14th of June.
Posted June 14, 2016
The 21st meeting of International Association of Travel and Tourism Professionals (“Skal International”) Baku club was held on the 14th of June. According to the tradition the event that took place at the Park Inn by Radisson Azerbaijan hotel, was launched with the national anthem of Azerbaijan Republic.
Later, a video encompassing the activities and achievements of “Skal International” through its entire existence was shown to the guests.
The first speech was given by the Director of “Skal Baku” club, the General Manager of Park Inn by Radisson Azerbaijan hotel, Ahmet Can Yesildag. In his speech he mentioned that “Skal International” is an NGO created with the purpose of promoting professional tourism activities through friendship and peace. “The organization has 15,000 members in 500 clubs allocated in over 90 countries. In order to solve global problems concerning the Tourism industry without involving politics, “Skal International” clubs gather together during various international events.” – said Mr. Yesildag
He also noted that, the Tourism industry plays an important role in developing the economy of Azerbaijan through creating jobs in over 20 different fields of the sector.
According to Mr. Yesildag, “Skal Baku” has 34 members, 23 of whom are active. The other 11 members are considered Young Skal. He also mentioned that in the future, Skal clubs will open in other regions of Azerbaijan as well.
The honorary guest of the evening, the former Ambassador of Turkey to Azerbaijan, His Excellency Mr. Alper Joshqun said that it is great responsibility for him to deliver a speech to the representatives of the tourism sector. The former Ambassador noted that until being invited to the event, he had no information about the “Skal International” organization. “Only after being invited, I researched the organization on the internet and realized that Skal is an imperative association which has its own path for the development of the Tourism industry. I was especially moved by the objection statement made by Skal Turkey in regards to the recent terror acts that took place in the country. The representatives of the association made it clear that terror cannot break their spirit and that they will always be by the side of the Turkish people and government”.
Mr. Alper Joshqun also talked about the acts of terror that had happened in Turkey and that the persons responsible for them, will be brought to justice sooner or later.
Another highlight of the evening was Mr. Zafer Tangil’s – the Vice President of “ISR Group of Companies” - inauguration as a new member to “Skal Baku”. Although, previously offered a membership by “Skal Bodrum”, he gave preference to “Skal Baku” - said Mr. Tangil. He also noted the importance of presence of Skal in Azerbaijan.
Later, Mr. Ahmet Yesildag talked about the activities of “Skal Baku” since the last meeting in April, 2016. Some of the noteworthy activities include the establishment of twinning relations between “Skal Marmara” and “Skal Baku”, the trip of Turkish media representatives to Azerbaijan (resulting in more than 30 published articles in Turkish press about the possibilities of tourism in Azerbaijan), and the development of a new website. It is already possible to learn almost anything about “Skal Baku” through our official webpage: www.skal.az
Mr. Ahmet also said that in the next few months, new trainings and courses will be available for the members of the club.
The honorary director of “Skal Baku” Mr. Ruslan Quliyev noted in his speech that the role of the club in development of tourism in Azerbaijan, and of the relations with industry professionals in Turkey is remarkable. He said that a new page has opened for the activities of the club with the election of Mr. Ahmet Yesildag as the Director of “Skal Baku”.
Later on, Mr. Quliyev talked about the great contributions of late Fayis Mammadov to the growth of tourism in Azerbaijan and his dedication to the industry. The club decided to create a scholarship under the name of Fayis Mammadov, to honor his memory.
The scholarship will be granted to the students of Azerbaijan Tourism and Management University who demonstrate academic excellence and extracurricular pursuits in the field of hospitality.
The Director of Planning and Development from the Tourism Department of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Mr. Mahir Qahramanov said that the existence of Skal in Azerbaijan is a valuable asset for the industry.
At the end of the evening, 3 members were inaugurated as members of “Young Skal” and appreciation certificates were given to several people for demonstrating dedication and actively propagating the tourism in Azerbaijan.
Skal’s Baku division is expanding as the new President is inaugurated and new members join.
Posted April 18, 2016
Promoting global tourism through friendship, Skal is the only international organization uniting all branches of the Travel and Tourism Industry. On the 18th of April, 2016 the 20th national Skal meeting took place at the Park Inn by Radisson Azerbaijan hotel in Baku. The evening was officially opened with a speech by the Rector of Azerbaijan Tourism Institute, Mr. Jafar Jafarov and followed by the honorable guest of the meeting, the president of Skal Marmara from Turkey, Ms. Zeynep Yilmaz. Throughout the evening various topics such as the purpose, the mission & vision of Skal, and how it can change the way business is done in the Hospitality Industry were discussed. The highlight of the evening was Mr. Ahmet Can Yesildag’s inauguration as the new president of Skal International Baku Club. The position was relinquished by Mr. Jafar Jafarov and will be held by Mr. Yesildag for the next two years. The inauguration process was accompanied by a photo taking session and in the informal part of the evening all guests were invited for dinner and a Skal toast. At the end of the meeting the first president of Skal International Baku Club, the General Manager of Millennium Tourism & Congress, Ruslan Quliyev, thanked the General Manager of Park Inn by Radisson Azerbaijan, Mr. Ahmet Can Yesildag for the warm welcome and sincere friendship. He also stated that although small, Skal Baku has an excellent assemblage of competent industry professionals, and that he has no doubt the club will achieve unprecedented heights in the next few years.
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INTERNATIONAL BAKU” TURİZM PROFESSİONALLARI ASSOSİASİYASININ 19-CU ZİYAFƏT TOPLANTISI
Posted December 22, 2015
Dekabr ayının 22-də Divan Express Baku Hotelində SKAL İnternational Baku nun 19-cu ənənəvi görüşü keçirildi. Tədbirdə SKAL Baku klubunun üzüvləri, media nümayəndələri və xüsusi dəvətli qonaqlar iştirak etdilər. Klubunun prezidenti cənab Cəfər Cəfərov rəsmi tədbiri açıq elan edib, iştirakçıları salamladı və yeni SKAL üzüvlərinə SKAL sertifikatlarını təqdim etdi. Sonra SKAL Baku klubunun vitse-prezidenti Ceyhun Aşurov 28 oktyabr - 1 noyabr tarixlərində İspaniyada keçirilmiş 76-cı 2015 SKAL Beynəlxalq Konqresi barəsində iştirakçılara məlumat verdi. Daha sonra Skal Bakunun idarə heyətinin üzvü Ruslan Quliyev 20 dekabr tarixində Türkiyənin İstanbul şəhərində keçirilmiş, özünün də iştirak etdiyi SKALİTE 15 tədbiri barədə məlumat verdi. Tədbirin hörmətli qonağı Auditorlar Palatası Sədrinin elmi metodiki məsələlər üzrə müşaviri cənab Nəcəf Talıbov auditoriya tərəfindən böyük maraqla qarşılanan “Turizm müəssisələrində audit aparılmasına dair” proqram layihəsinin təqdimatını nümayiş etdirdi. Sonra Divan Express BAKU Hotelinin baş meneceri Murat Yıldızsafer Divan Express Hotelinin təqdimatını nümayiş etdirdi. Tədbirin qeyri-rəsmi hissəsində qonaqlar şam yeməyinə və SKAL tostuna dəvət edildilər. Tədbirin sonunda SKAL Baku Klubu Divan Express Hotelinin baş meneceri Murat Yıldızsafərə tədbirə ev sahibliyi etdiyi üçün dərin təşəkkürünü bildirdi.
Skal’s Baku division is expanding as the new President is inaugurated and new members join.
Posted April 18, 2016
Promoting global tourism through friendship, Skal is the only international organization uniting all branches of the Travel and Tourism Industry. On the 18th of April, 2016 the 20th national Skal meeting took place at the Park Inn by Radisson Azerbaijan hotel in Baku. The evening was officially opened with a speech by the Rector of Azerbaijan Tourism Institute, Mr. Jafar Jafarov and followed by the honorable guest of the meeting, the president of Skal Marmara from Turkey, Ms. Zeynep Yilmaz. Throughout the evening various topics such as the purpose, the mission & vision of Skal, and how it can change the way business is done in the Hospitality Industry were discussed. The highlight of the evening was Mr. Ahmet Can Yesildag’s inauguration as the new president of Skal International Baku Club. The position was relinquished by Mr. Jafar Jafarov and will be held by Mr. Yesildag for the next two years. The inauguration process was accompanied by a photo taking session and in the informal part of the evening all guests were invited for dinner and a Skal toast. At the end of the meeting the first president of Skal International Baku Club, the General Manager of Millennium Tourism & Congress, Ruslan Quliyev, thanked the General Manager of Park Inn by Radisson Azerbaijan, Mr. Ahmet Can Yesildag for the warm welcome and sincere friendship. He also stated that although small, Skal Baku has an excellent assemblage of competent industry professionals, and that he has no doubt the club will achieve unprecedented heights in the next few years.
SKAL-Baku Club awarded for the development of education in the field of tourism
Posted 2011
On passing in Baku solemn meeting dedicated to the World Tourism Day, the
ceremony of presentation of National Tourism Award in 2011 Azerbaijan, Baku
established tourist information center. In the nomination "For contribution to the
development of education in the field of tourism," Honor Award was awarded the
Baku SKAL-club.
Throughout the year, Baku SKAL-club has been active in training future workers
in the tourism industry, contributing to the preparation of professional personnel
for the tourism industry of the country.
Here are just a few examples of the Baku SKAL-club in this area conducted in the
capital and regions of Azerbaijan.
Active joint work carried out with the Azerbaijan Institute of Tourism (AIT). Club members are regularly gives lectures to students of the university, conducted a demonstration lesson for fourth-year students of AIT on "Fundamentals of the guide-guide" on the route daily bus trips to Baku (City Tour), head of the club Ruslan Guliyev is the curator of the course on a specialty "travel agent and tour operator "in the created at the Institute of Tourism Training Center.
An example of the club in the regions could serve as a workshop presentation for forty students in Guba region, conducted in collaboration with Guba Regional Resource Center and the NGO Forum of Azerbaijan, for a variety of themes - "Prospects of development of domestic tourism in Azerbaijan", "The opening of new tourist routes in Guba "and" Tourism education of local people".
Wider awareness of domestic tourism Baku SKAL-club carries out jointly with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan during the numerous info-tours to the regions and organized in their seminars and conferences. In the "Year of Tourism", declared the President of Azerbaijan in 2011, under the "Open new tourist routes in Azerbaijan" similar events were held in Gadabay, Lankaran, Oguz, Khachmaz and Mingachevir regions.
SKAL-Baku Club awarded for the development of education in the field of tourism
Posted 2011
On passing in Baku solemn meeting dedicated to the World Tourism Day, the
ceremony of presentation of National Tourism Award in 2011 Azerbaijan, Baku
established tourist information center. In the nomination "For contribution to the
development of education in the field of tourism," Honor Award was awarded the
Baku SKAL-club.
Throughout the year, Baku SKAL-club has been active in training future workers
in the tourism industry, contributing to the preparation of professional personnel
for the tourism industry of the country.
Here are just a few examples of the Baku SKAL-club in this area conducted in the
capital and regions of Azerbaijan.
Active joint work carried out with the Azerbaijan Institute of Tourism (AIT). Club members are regularly gives lectures to students of the university, conducted a demonstration lesson for fourth-year students of AIT on "Fundamentals of the guide-guide" on the route daily bus trips to Baku (City Tour), head of the club Ruslan Guliyev is the curator of the course on a specialty "travel agent and tour operator "in the created at the Institute of Tourism Training Center.
An example of the club in the regions could serve as a workshop presentation for forty students in Guba region, conducted in collaboration with Guba Regional Resource Center and the NGO Forum of Azerbaijan, for a variety of themes - "Prospects of development of domestic tourism in Azerbaijan", "The opening of new tourist routes in Guba "and" Tourism education of local people".
Wider awareness of domestic tourism Baku SKAL-club carries out jointly with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan during the numerous info-tours to the regions and organized in their seminars and conferences. In the "Year of Tourism", declared the President of Azerbaijan in 2011, under the "Open new tourist routes in Azerbaijan" similar events were held in Gadabay, Lankaran, Oguz, Khachmaz and Mingachevir regions.
The Baku SKAL club summed up year.
Yesterday in "Safran" Hotel there was held the regular meeting of the SKAL Baku Club. The President of the Club Ruslan Guliyev in his welcoming speech spoke about the establishment and activities of the organization, and its role in combining tourism professionals and non tourism professionals, representatives of educational institutions and mass media together. Having especially emphasized the growth of the Baku SKAL Club, Mr.Guliyev also announced the establishment of Young SKAL Azerbaijan.
Yesterday in “Safran” Hotel there was held the regular meeting of the SKAL Baku Club. The President of the Club Ruslan Guliyev in his welcoming speech spoke about the establishment and activities of the organization, and its role in combining tourism professionals and non tourism professionals, representatives of educational institutions and mass media together. Having especially emphasized the growth of the Baku SKAL Club, Mr.Guliyev also announced the establishment of Young SKAL Azerbaijan.
There was a presentation by Afgan Shahquliyev,the representative of Millennium Tourism&Congress DMC about TEMPUS Project. He told that this project is financed by European Union, and the main aim of the project is the modernization of high education of Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Western Balkans and the Mediterrean region, mainly through projects of inter-university cooperation. The main objective of the program is the expansion of cooperation in the field of higher education between the European Union, Azerbaijan and partner countries. Also presentation of "Spektr Training Center" which aim is organizing training programs for travel agencies according to "Amadeus" program. The presentation of "Safran Hotel" was shown.
The Memorandum for cooperation between Baku SKAL Club and NGO Forum of Azerbaijan was signed. The Memorandum is dedicated to provide joint activities of the organizations for the development of civil society, exchange of information, joint events and conferences in the country and abroad, preparing various programs with the aim to develop people awareness in society. The memoranandum was signed by the President of Baku SKAL CLUB –Ruslan Guliyev and the President of the NGO Forum of Azerbaijan Rauf Zeyni.
The Baku SKAL club summed up year.
Posted 2011
Yesterday in Divan Express Baku hotel passed the 12th meeting of the Baku SKAL during which the main question of discussion was summing up the expiring year in the tourism sphere.
In event, besides the members of the SKAL there were representatives from travel agencies and hotels, representatives of diplomatic corporations, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Forum of NGO of Azerbaijan, bank and business structures, the press and television took also part.
The President of the Club Ruslan Guliyev reported about history of creation of the International Association of professionals of tourism and travel of SKAL International (International Association of Travel and Tourism Professionals) and its Baku representation, participation of members of the organization in local and international actions, somehow various exhibitions and fairs of tourism, ceremony of delivery of "SKALITE 2012 Istanbul", and also adjustment of close business and friendly contacts with participants of SKAL movement from other countries in the world.
"The Baku SKAL club becomes more and more powerful representation of the tourist's industry of Azerbaijan, which main objective is active promotion of tourist capacity of the country around the world, by means of such effective mechanism as SKAL International", - R. Guliyev noted.
The head of the information sector of tourism management in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism Vugar Shikhammedov told about tourism development in Azerbaijan, about the state programs which were accepted in this direction and their implementation and about an active position of the Baku SKAL club in tourist life of the country.
During meeting passed some presentations – about online booking system www.azerbaijanbooking.com, the new tourist magazine "Our House Azerbaijan" ("Evimiz AzÉ™rbaycan") and Divan Express hotel.
In conclusion the ceremony of delivering of certificates to the most active participants of the Baku SKAL club and representatives of the press for publicizing of its activity there took place.
Our club is more to the role, which is embedded in its foundation by SKAL International organizers.
Good tradition of the Baku SKAL-club is the club's meetings in the new, recently opened hotels. This promotion starts a business to demonstrate their capabilities and professional representation of the new object placement for future cooperation.
The next session of the Baku SKAL-club was held on 5 October at the «New Baku» Hotel and collected regular and new members of the International Association of Travel and Tourism Professionals SKAL International (International Association of Travel and Tourism Professionals).
A report on the work done in the spring and summer of 2012, started by the President of the Baku SKAL-club Ruslan Guliyev. "Our club is more to the role, which is embedded in its foundation organizers SKAL International back in 1934. It is, first of all, to establish contacts and close cooperation with similar clubs in other countries, providing comprehensive assistance to colleagues from other countries. I am proud to announce that since the beginning of this year a number of representatives of SKAL-movements visited Baku from around the world. Many of them visited our country during a song festival "Eurovision-2012". During the stay in the country active members of the club have provided all kinds of assistance to foreign counterparts, and held business meetings, during which they discussed prospects of mutually beneficial cooperation".
In turn, members of the Baku SKAL-club visited a number of countries that participated in the events held under the auspices of SKAL International. This was told by the hotel manager «New Baku» Jeyhun Ashurov, who took part in the education project in Germany.
Jeyhun Ashurov spoke about the history of origin SKAL-movement in Europe, and the structure of the governing bodies of the annual world congress of SKAL International, the principles and activities of the International Club. He also reported on his meetings with representatives of SKAL-German Club and talks on expanding cooperation in the exchange of tourists.
During the meeting, the presentation of the product ASB Bank prepaid Maestro «Baku Card», which is chaired by Deputy Chairman of the Board Jenk Bartin. He said that the project put into forth through the sponsorship and support Company "MilliKart", the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan Republic and MasterCard. Card issue was timed to the song contest «Eurovision - 2012". Bank representative told the audience about the benefits of «Baku Card», the conditions of its distribution and use, further plans to improve its capacity and expand the range of services that will benefit the owners of the card. Note that the "Baku Card" is available in a deluxe package that includes a prepaid card, a colorful guide and map to the sights of Baku city.
The meeting participants discussed a number of pressing issues that are the focus of tourist community of Azerbaijan. In particular, they touched upon the formation of the coordination mechanisms among travel agencies and hotels in Azerbaijan, a difficult situation prevailing in the relationship with travel agents, airlines and other issues.
President of the Baku SKAL-club Ruslan Guliyev noted that "to address emerging issues require close coordination with the Ministry of Culture Club and Tourism, the Association of Tourism, Institute of Tourism, Baku Tourism Information Center and other organizations representing the tourism industry of the country. Establishment of such coordination and is a strategic objective of the Baku SKAL-club".
At the end the ceremony of awarding membership cards and certificates for their active participation was held for the activities of the Baku SKAL-club.
