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COLOMBO, 24 June 2025: Sk\u00e5lleagues across Asia and beyond are heading to the highly anticipated 54th<\/sup> SK\u00c5L Asia Area Congress, set to take place in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from Thursday, 26 June to Sunday, 29 June, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosted by SK\u00c5L International Colombo, this year\u2019s event has already attracted record registered delegates and partners, including a strong showing from Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and throughout Asia including a record-breaking 100+ attendees from India.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A Global Network<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SK\u00c5L International, the world\u2019s largest and oldest global tourism association, currently has 12,120 members in 296 clubs across 79 countries, according to the latest data on https:\/\/www.skal.org<\/a>. The Colombo Congress offers a unique opportunity for members to connect, collaborate, and celebrate tourism through friendship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Regional Draw<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interest in this year\u2019s Congress is especially strong because the 2025 SK\u00c5L World Congress is being held in Peru \u2014 a long-haul and often costly journey for many Asian members. Travel from Bangkok to Cusco spans over 19,000 kilometres (approx. 11,800 miles) and takes 24 to 26 hours, compared to the four hours of flying time to Colombo. This convenience has made the Asia Area Congress a top priority on the Sk\u00e5l calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Host Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official Congress Headquarters Hotel is the Taj Samudra Colombo, a premier five-star property located along Galle Face Green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Programme Highlights: Four Days of Culture, Networking & Celebration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, 26 June \u2013 Arrivals & Welcome<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2022      All-day arrivals and hotel transfers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2022      0800: Registration opens at Taj Samudra<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2022      0900: SK\u00c5L Asia Board Meeting (Regency Room)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2022      1930: Welcome Party on the North Lawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, 27 June \u2013 Ceremony, B2B & Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2022      0845: Opening Ceremony at Samudra Ballroom     <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2022      1230: Group Photo (North Lawn)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2022      1245: Lunch (Crystal Ballroom)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2022      1300: B2B Networking with top Sri Lankan DMCs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2022      1530: Depart for High Tea at Lotus Tower<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2022      1915: Cultural Sri Lankan Dinner at Nuga Gama, Cinnamon Grand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, 28 June \u2013 Assembly, Legacy & Gala Night<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 0900: 54th<\/sup> SK\u00c5L Asia Annual General Assembly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2022      1215: Tree Planting Ceremony (Taj Gardens)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2022      1230: Lunch hosted by SK\u00c5L Macau<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2022      1330: Club Presidents\u2019 Meeting (Gregory Room)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2022      1500: Colombo City Tour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2022      2000: Gala Dinner at Taj Grand Marquee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/em>
Andrew J Wood is a Bangkok-based travel writer, hotelier, and Sk\u00e5lleague with more than 30 years of experience in Asian tourism. He is a former President of SK\u00c5L Bangkok, SK\u00c5L Thailand, SK\u00c5L Asia and a Director of SI. Originally from Yorkshire UK, Andrew is a passionate advocate of using travel and tourism to foster global understanding and lasting friendships.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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