Skål International World Congress 2026

Join Us at the Skål International World Congress 2026

We are thrilled to invite all Skål International members to the Skål World Congress, taking place from 29 September to 2 October in the breathtaking Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa.

Discover a destination rich in history, culture, and natural beauty, where the spirit of Nelson Mandela inspires unity, leadership, and friendship. This will be an exceptional Congress, full of meaningful connections, professional growth, and unforgettable memories.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to celebrate, connect, and experience the very best of Skål – your South African adventure awaits!

3 Key Reasons Nelson Mandela Bay Product Owners Cannot Afford to Miss It

1. Direct Access to Global Decision-Makers

The delegates visiting Gqeberha aren’t line-level staff; they are agency owners, outbound tour directors, and destination management executives. Having them experience Nelson Mandela Bay firsthand—our beaches, our wildlife corridors like Addo, and our local culinary scene—breaks down the barrier of selling an “undiscovered” region. You are selling your product while they are standing right inside our destination.

2. Capitalising on Post-Congress Trade & Fam Trips

International buyers rarely fly to South Africa just for conference rooms; they tour the region. Attending the Congress allows you to feature your venue, restaurant, or activity on official delegate itineraries, host site inspections, and lock in contract rates for their upcoming 2027/2028 travel catalogs.

3. Levelling the Playing Field for Local SMEs

Small and medium tourism enterprises (SMMEs) in the Eastern Cape often struggle with the massive marketing budgets required to travel overseas for buyer exposure. Having the global market brought to the Boardwalk Convention Centre levels the playing field. A single local operator with a stand or B2B registration has the exact same access to a German or American tour buyer as a national hotel chain.

An Investment, Not an Expense

When global buyer attention shifts to Nelson Mandela Bay this spring, remaining on the sidelines means leaving long-term international contracts on the table.

By treating the Skål International World Congress 2026 as a targeted trade acquisition opportunity, local tourism owners can secure multi-year inbound pipelines, forge global industry allies, and achieve an unprecedented rate of return right from our own beachfront precinct.

Event Dates: 29 September – 2 October 2026
Venue: Boardwalk International Convention Centre, Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay
Registration & Details: Check official local host communications via Skål International Nelson Mandela Bay and the event portal.

More info: https://registration.floq.live/skal-world-congress-2026