
Get a mentor who'salready doingwhat you want to do.
Hotel GMs. Tourism directors. Business owners.
Six months with someone who'll show you how they got there and help you do the same.
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"I was full of ideas but didn't know how to shape them into a clear path. Six months later, I had a clear vision and the confidence to shape my own path."
Callum C. • 2025 Mentee • Events
What You Get
Your Own Mentor
Matched with a hotel GM, business owner, or industry director. They answer your career questions, make introductions, and show you what actually matters. Six months, not one coffee.
6 Industry Sessions
Workshops at Pan Pacific Perth, Hub Elizabeth Quay, and Perth Convention Centre with guest speakers from across WA tourism. Leadership, service excellence, career strategy — then you debrief it all with your mentor.
The Network
25 mentees. 12+ mentors. Guest speakers. By October, you know the people who make hiring decisions.
Two Scholarships
Can't cover the fee? Two fully sponsored places are awarded each intake. Genuine access, no barriers — just bring the ambition.
The 2026 Cohort
Real Industry
Mentors.

Dushy Wanigatunga
Cluster General Manager
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Tanja Coyne
People & Culture Manager
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Scott Campbell
Owner/Operator
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Kathy Purves
Training & Recruitment Manager
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Margaret R Wilson
Foundation Chair & Life Member
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Terry Austen
Group General Manager — Hospitality
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Michael Collins
Principal
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George Booth OAM
Tourism Icon
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Program Investment
Student Entry
Industry Professional · Includes SKAL Membership
Two fully sponsored places available each intake — no barriers, just ambition.
Actual Program Value
$5,000+
Delivered by SKAL International


Who It's For
Emerging
Leaders.
Students studying hospitality, tourism, or events — no age limit. Or young professionals under 32 already in the industry who want to level up or launch their own venture.
Perth-based. Ready to commit once a month. That's all it takes.
Students $65 · Professionals $185 (includes SKAL membership) · 2 fully sponsored places each intake
Limited to 25 Spots
MAR 13
Applications Close
Final deadline for all submissions
APR 21
Opening Night
Meet your mentor & cohort at Pan Pacific
MAY — AUG
Mentoring Program
Monthly 1-on-1 sessions + workshops
OCT 15
Graduation
Celebrate your transformation
Don't Miss Out
Ready to
Accelerate?
Only 25 spots available for the 2026 intake.
Applications must close March 13.