From the 29 September to 2 October 2026, the focus of the international Skål community will shift to Nelson Mandela Bay, in Gqeberha (South Africa), to mark the 85th Skål International World Congress.
The event will bring together professionals and leaders from the international tourism industry in a coastal region of South Africa that is seeking to promote itself as a destination, enabling participants to discover a different side to tourism, exchange experiences and forge new professional connections.
The slogan chosen for this year’s event, “Shaping the Future of Tourism Through Friendship and Leadership”, highlights two concepts that form part of Skål’s historical identity: friendship as a means of forging professional relationships, and the leadership required to tackle the transformation of tourism.
During the meeting, the following is also celebrated: Skål International General Assembly, at which the organisation’s new Executive Committee is elected.
For Skål Málaga-Costa del Sol, this event reinforces its sense of belonging to an international network that connects professionals, destinations and markets from all over the world.