9th Annual Skål International Eco Tourism Awards

The 9th Annual Skål International Eco Tourism Awards were announced at the 71st Skål World Congress held in Sydney, Australia, on 8th October 2010.
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9th ANNUAL SKÅL INTERNATIONAL ECO TOURISM AWARDS

The 9th Annual Skål International Eco Tourism Awards were announced at the 71st Skål World Congress held in Sydney, Australia, on 8th October 2010.

The purpose of these awards was to highlight best practices in ecotourism around the world, they were also created with the aim of acquainting the world with this new concept that puts emphasis on the importance of the interaction of the physical, cultural and social environment, the traveler’s responsibility and the need for active community participation for Ecotourism.

Thirty entries were received this year originating from 19 Countries. South African entries won an amazing two out of the seven categories. The South African winners were:

!KHWA TTU - SAN CULTURE CENTRE in the category of General Countryside
!Khwa ttu, is a San Education and Culture Centre, 70 km north-west of Cape Town and offers the unique experience of being introduced to the world of the descendants of the first indigenous people of southern Africa.

STREETSMART SOUTH AFRICA joint winner in the category of City and Villages
StreetSmart South Africa is a conduit fundraising initiative that contribute directly towards enabling street children to live a viable life in society.

The other entrants from South Africa were:
	Nelson Mandela Bay Club
	Camino Heritage
	Avis Cares
	White Shark Projects

For further details on the winners, please click here

The above results are very encouraging for South Africa and will hopefully encourage more entries for 2011. For details on the guidelines for eco tourism please click here

PRESIDENTS CORNER

Dave Snuggs
President, Skål South Africa

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PAST EVENTS

TICE Industry Charity Event

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Tice Charity History

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TICE Ball 2010

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Skål Clubs of South Africa First National Meeting and Annual General Assembly 2011

The Annual General Assembly and 1st Bi-Annual meeting of 2011 will be hosted by Skål Cape Winelands from 25 - 27 March 2011 (further details to follow).

Skål Clubs of South Africa Second National Meeting and Annual General Assembly 2010

The 2nd Bi-Annual Meeting of the Skål Clubs of South Africa was held at Ibhani Guest Lodge, Port Elizabeth on the 11th September 2010.
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