N S N Mohan Makes History as First Asian to Lead Skål International

S. N. Mohan has assumed the World Presidency of Skål International for 2027, becoming the first Asian, Indian, and person from Telangana to lead the 93-year-old organisation. He formally took office in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa, on 1 October 2026, during the 85th Skål International World Congress.

Mohan, previously elected Vice President 2026/President Elect 2027 at the Annual General Assembly in Cusco, Peru, outlined a presidential theme of “Together, We Shape Tomorrow” with the tagline “United in Progress, Global in Action”. He identified unity, inclusion, innovation, and service as guiding principles, urging members to strengthen local Clubs. A key priority will be empowering young tourism professionals to take on leadership roles within the organisation.

Founded in Paris in 1932, Skål International is the world’s oldest and largest network of tourism and hospitality professionals, with representation spanning multiple countries and maintaining affiliations with UN Tourism and the World Travel & Tourism Council.

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