Bill Rowe worked 39 years for Air Canada in a career which took he and his wife to many parts of the world.

Bill led a full life, active in numerous organizations (SKAL, Pionairs, SFU Board, Chaine des Rotisseurs) and was known for his bubbling, inquisitive, outgoing personality and kind, caring disposition.

He had a gift for making everyone from all walks of life feel welcome and important. Up to his passing in 2010 he organized the Tourism Award on behalf of Skål International Vancouver and it is for this reason the club honours his memory by annually presenting the Skål Int’l Vancouver, Bill Rowe Tourism Award to recognized leaders and organizations in the travel & tourism industry.

OBJECTIVE – the award will be presented to an individual or company who has notably, over an extended period of time, enhanced the development of tourism and has contributed to the ethical values that are common to humanity.

JUDGING – the judges are from a panel representing tourism, with backgrounds varying from small, medium, large and/or multi-national organizations. The nominations are judged by criteria set by Skål International Vancouver and the Skål International code of ethics.

 BENEFIT –  recognition associated with the award gives recipients the opportunity to elevate their profile and status within the tourism industry and to use this recognition in media and advertising material.

Jim Storie
President Vancouver Trolley Company

CanadianTourism Commission
President Michele McKenzie