SKÅL International secretary general Jim Power died in his sleep at his home in Torremolinos, Spain, on Saturday, June 12.
The news came as shock to many travel and tourism stakeholders as he was one of the industry’s most highly-regarded individuals frequently spotted at events such as ITB in Berlin and World Travel Market in London, as well as Skål events worldwide.
TTN publisher Kim Thomson, who spoke with Power at Imex in Germany, said: “I am in complete shock. I worked closely with Jim in the setting up of Skål UAE and I can hardly believe he has gone so suddenly, he will be greatly missed.”
Power was in Sydney on June 9 for the golden anniversary luncheon of Skål International.
He apparently became ill on his return and called in sick to work. When colleagues checked on him they found him dead.
Born in June 1949, Power was unmarried and had no children.