Welcome to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland — a city where people and cultures converge and where the tourism industry thrives alongside natural beauty, innovation, and heritage.
Auckland is the beating heart of Aotearoa New Zealand: home to black and white sand beaches, lush forests, top-tier restaurants and a vibrant arts and events scene. It's a place of manaakitanga — where connections are valued, stories are shared, and business is done among friends.
As the nation’s largest and most diverse city, Auckland is a hub for tourism, creativity, and leadership. Here, Skål Auckland brings together professionals across all sectors of the industry to connect, collaborate and celebrate our shared passion for people, place, and purpose.
Join us to grow your network, share ideas, and experience the unique camaraderie of Skål — right here in the gateway to Aotearoa.
Connect with Skål Auckland
President
David Graham (Director | Quinovic Viaduct)
Vice President | Events | Sustainability
Prasheel Churi (General Manager | The Sebel Auckland Manukau, Accor Hotels)
Treasurer
Paul Dymond (Managing Director | Wendy Wu Tours)
Secretary
Benedikt Bouillon (Director | Habit Consulting)
Committe Member | Communications
Gaye Wood (Director | Regency Tourism Group)
Committe Member | Communications
Gina Paladini (Marketing Director | Tomahawk)
Committe Member | Membership
Darren Moore (New Zealand Sales Manager | Clarity Hospitality Software Solutions)
Committe Member | Membership
Michael Shah (Consultant | Tourism Properties)
Committe Member | Events
Jo Saunderson (Travel Agent | NZ Travel Brokers)
Committe Member
Jonas George (Commercial Manager | Air Vanuatu Auckland)
Reviewer
Michael Shah (Consultant | Tourism Properties)
Past President
Megan Singleton (Editor | Blogger at Large)
Committee Members
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