Krabi (Thailand) – January 4, 2016 (travelindex) – The 2015 Malai Sakolviphak Prize was awarded to the founding members of the newly established Skal Club in Krabi, southern Thailand. The prize is awarded in memory of Mr. Malai Sakolviphak, a well-known and highly respected figure in the Thai tourism industry, who passed away in 2011 after many years of outstanding dedication to Skal at both the national and international levels.

The award was presented to hotelier George Kenton, President of Skal Krabi, by Dale Lawrence – the national president of the organization for Thailand.

Dale Lawrence stated that the establishment of a new Skal Club in Krabi was compelling evidence that there remains a need among professionals in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries for an organization that combines B2B networking opportunities with diverse social events. George Kenton accepted the award on behalf of the local organizing committee in Krabi, which also included Jana Kenton, Ivan Berthelot, and Mikko Kataja.

The club has grown considerably since its official founding in July 2015 and is expected to have more than 40 members in 2016.

Until 2015, the award was presented by the president of the Skal Club in Bangkok, but national president Dale Lawrence has expanded the scope of the award to include all Skal Clubs across the country.

Further information: Dale Lawrence [email protected] George Kenton [email protected]

Caption: Dale Lawrence (right), President of Skal International Thailand, presents the Malai Sakolviphak Award to George Kenton, President of the Skal Club of Krabi and General Manager of the Centara Anda Dhevi Resort Hotel in Ao Nang.