Last weekend I heldÂ* an open studio in conjunction with the Hollister Downtown Association’s Wine and Beer Stroll. It was a phenomenal, sold out success! Over 300 people toured my studio. IÂ* displayed my series of vibrant wine art,Â* and played a set of my original tunes.Â* It was such a fun day! Participating businesses [...]Hollister, Wine and Beer Stroll is a post from: Global-Travels USA


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With the creation of Nga Haerenga – the New Zealand Cycle Trail – getting on a bike and exploring the New Zealand countryside has never been easier. With thousands of kilometres of tracks around the country to choose from, visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to experiencing New Zealand’s great outdoors. This recent [...]Cycling in New Zealand is a post from: New Zealand Travel


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Christchurch is known as the Garden City for its spectacular gardens and stunning spring blooms that turn the city into a festival of flowers – but the resurgent city is soon to be splashed in colour for an entirely different reason when work from one of the most infamous and influential contemporary artists in the... Read MoreBanksy gets Christchurch showing is a post from: ArtnSpire


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Beijing – The last in a series of three South African expos has kicked off in Beijing, with South Africa looking to foster a more balanced and sustainable relationship with China. “We are here today to work on a more balanced, sustainable trade relationship between China and South Africa,” Deputy Trade and Industry Minister Elizabeth [...]SA expo kicks off in Beijing is a post from: South Africa Business


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Pretoria - With September being both Heritage and Tourism Month, Cabinet has encouraged South Africans to visit heritage sites to reflect on the journey the country has travelled since 1994.

“Cabinet calls on all South Africans to commemorate our history and celebrate our diverse cultures during Heritage Month,” acting Cabinet spokesperson Phumla Williams told the media following the executive’s regular fortnightly meeting.

Williams also called on South Africans to support natural heritage by visiting national parks free of charge from 9 - 13 September, as part of the 8th annual South African National Parks (SANParks) Week.

This year’s Heritage Month celebrations are marked under the theme: ‘Reclaiming, Restoring and Celebrating Our Living Heritage’, which is a call to recognise the importance of the tangible heritage, museums, commemorative sites and interpretation centres in building an inclusive society.

National Heritage Day will be celebrated at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape.

Since the dawn of democracy 20 years ago, government has built new museums, monuments and commemorative sites as part of crafting a new and inclusive narrative for the country.

These include Freedom Park in Tshwane, the Ncome Museum in KwaZulu-Natal, the Matola Memorial and Interpretation Centre in Mozambique, the Steve Biko Centre in Ginsberg and the Nelson Mandela Museum in Mthatha.

As part of the 20 Years of Freedom campaign, government will launch ‘Freedom Fridays’ on 20 September in partnership with LEAD SA and Proudly South African.

Freedom Fridays encourage people to wear anything that makes them feel South African each Friday.

Williams said the campaign will provide a platform for South Africans to “cherish our hard-fought freedom to ensure that future generations are able to benefit from our developmental democracy”. – SAnews.gov.za

Luxperience closed today on a high with CEO Helen Logas planning to grow the show by “at least another 50%” for 2014. The 2013 incarnation of the luxury travel show was already up 50% on the inaugural one in 2012.

Over 300 buyers met with 148 exhibitor companies over a series of 26,000 15-minute meetings over the three days of Luxperience. Representatives from 47 countries attended.

Luxperience 2014 will also take place 31 August to 3 September 2014 in the impressive location of the Overseas Passenger Terminal. The venue allows travel buyers to look at iconic Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, even while conducting business.

“We already have commitments from 80% of exhibitors here this week that they will sign on again for next year,” said Lindy Andrews, Director of Sales and Partner Alliances for Luxperience. Private sector entities such as Six Senses Hotels, Resorts and Spas, Relais & Chateaux, Luxury Lodges of Australia, and Navigate Oceania, which represents 28 luxury lodges in New Zealand and the Pacific, have already committed to Luxperience 2014.

Logas said the waterfront venue was a key component of the show’s success. “It gives us the intimacy that luxury buyers and sellers want. With the view of the Opera House and waterfront the physical environment is inspirational and helps sellers sell.”

The CEO of Smartflyer, New York based travel buyer Michael Holtz, said: “The venue is incredible. Every time we turn we see the opera house. It really is spectacular.”

Luxperience’s niche focus on high-end travel is key, said Karine Thomas, Director of Navigate Oceania. “There is no other show that’s held in the southern hemisphere that has the level of luxury buyers attending as this show does.”

Holtz said that American travel buyers should take notice. He said: “The potential is huge. The airlift is now there. You have four different airlines from LA to Sydney, plus Air New Zealand to New Zealand. American agents just need to sell Australia.”

Last year an estimated US$4million of business was contracted within two months of the show, according to a buyer and seller survey. "Feedback from exhibitors is such that we seem likely to comfortably exceed that this year," said Logas.

With seven models and up to eight engine variants, a uniquely diverse range of paint finishes, interior designs and options and a constantly growing program of accessories, the British brand MINI sets the benchmark for individualised driving pleasure more than ever before. The original within the premium segment of small cars has now established itself [...]Mini goes to Frankfurt Motor Show is a post from: Auto n Spire


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Hales Gallery is delighted to announce Ancient Systems, the gallery’s second solo exhibition with sculptor Tom Price. Price’s works all share a fascination in body language, facial expression, and in turn, their ability to suggest a state of mind. His works are amalgamations of a wide range of influences found in the artist’s observations of... Read MoreTom Price with Ancient Systems is a post from: ArtnSpire


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Cannon Technologies is further enhancing its presence in Pakistan by joining forces with TEXPO, its exclusive partner in the region, to become a Platinum Sponsor of the 13th ITCN Asia International Exhibition & Conference, which takes place on 8th-10th October 2013 at the Karachi Expo Centre. Over 45,000 IT professionals from more than 30 different [...]Cannon Technologies Sponsors ITCN Asia is a post from: TheBizSense Network


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Wannabe ghostbusters are being invited to enjoy a guided tour around one of Warwickshire’s oldest buildings. Coombe Abbey hotel, which dates back to the 12th century, is hosting a ghost walk and supper on Monday (September 2), giving brave visitors the chance to learn more about its history and the various spirits that are believed [...]Ghostbusting Castle Supper is a post from: Global-Travels England


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