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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SKÅLLEAGUE - NIEL ELS

Born in the Year of the Ox. Passionate about tourism. Started my career at the State Theatre in Pretoria, moved on to Sand du Plessis theatre in Bloemfontein. Managing partner of the famous After Dark Restaurant in Pretoria and Nelspruit until 1995. Moved to Cape Town, opened Theatre on the Bay Restaurant in Campsbay and manage it for 4 years.
Life brought me to Boschendal Wine Estate in Franschhoek, where I spent 7 of
the best years of my life.
Got introduced to Skål International at Durban Indaba 2004. Joined Skål
International Cape Winelands.
First restaurateur to be admitted to Skål International at the time.
General Manager at the world renowned Boschendal Restaurant, Le Pique Nique
and Le Cafe
Attended my first Skål International World Congress in Taipei, Taiwan, 2008
Got engaged to fellow Skålleague, Ilze Jacobs at the president's Gala Dinner in Taipei
Moved to Oudtshoorn in 2010 to run the Turnberry Boutique Hotel.
Became partner in 2011.
Hosted the very successful bi-annual in October 2012 at the Turnberry Boutique hotel in 2011.
Attended my 2nd Skål International Congress in Turku, Finland - 2011 as an observer. - together with my current fiancé, Skålleague Ilze Jacobs.
Became Skål International Garden Route president in 2012.
Currently Chairperson of Greater Oudtshoorn Tourism and vice-chair of the Oudtshoorn Business Chamber.
I have two beautiful boys, Vaughan and Joshua, both grown up and out of my house.
I intend to marry Ilze soon. I think the New York cruise next year will be ideal...

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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