Third generation version of exceptionally successful five-door A3 debuts at French show with more style and more room thanks to longer wheelbase • Five-door A3 is now open for ordering – £620 premium over three-door – launch model prices from £19,825 OTR • More functional than ever with wheelbase 58mm longer than predecessor and 35mm [...]New A3 Sportback In Paris is a post from: Auto n Spire


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On 1 October Prestel publishes The Impossible Museum: The Best Art You’ll Never See by Celine Delavaux. Published by Prestel: 1 October 2012 Spanning centuries, and encompassing a variety of masterpieces—from paintings on canvas and cave walls to structures and jewellery—this fascinating compendium of “lost art” takes readers on a historic journey and explores how... Read MoreThe Impossible Museum is a post from: ArtnSpire


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The RHA is home to some of Ireland’s oldest and most established artists, and its Annual Exhibition is the best chance you’ll get to peruse these stalwarts of Irish art. Continue reading → The Future Will Come is a post from: Totally Dublin Totally Dublin » Exhibition Previews The Future Will Come is a post... Read MoreThe Future Will Come is a post from: ArtnSpire


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The Rally of Great Britain looks set to stay in Wales next year after the Welsh Government reached an agreement in principle with organisers International Motorsports Ltd to host the event in Wales in 2013, Minister for Business Edwina Hart announced. Following positive negotiations, Mrs Hart said she was delighted that Wales was on track [...]Rally of GB for Wales 2013 is a post from: Auto n Spire


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In the run up to the release of her third album, Brit Award-winning singer and songwriter, Kate Nash will be performing live at London Fashion Week. It’s a surprise as to which show it will be, but we can reveal that it is an on-schedule show taking place on day one of London Fashion Week... Read MoreKate Nash Performs At LFW is a post from: GigMenu


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The Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Foundation, in partnership with O.R. Tambo International Airport and the City of Ekurhuleni, has introduced a 21-kilometre half marathon for the second annual Liberation Walk this year. The race has already attracted significant interest among athletes in provinces such as the Eastern Cape, where OR Tambo was born and raised. [...]Half Marathon Launched at the 2nd Walk is a post from: GlobalBuzz SA


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Mbombela - Domestic tourism is key to creating sustainable jobs for locals, says Deputy Tourism Minister Thokozile Xasa.

"Domestic tourism has the power to assist the province and the municipality in developing local products and creating local jobs," said Xasa at the launch of Tourism Month in Mpumalanga.

"It is highly critical to understand that we need to continue to build a sustainable tourism industry, we cannot rely on foreign arrivals too heavily, as this market can be very volatile."'

The theme of the launch was "Tourism and Sustainable Energy: Powering Sustainable Development."

Xasa said it was extremely encouraging that domestic tourism has been performing well.

According to Tourism South Africa's Annual Report for 2010, Mpumalanga was the third most visited province by foreign visitors in 2010 with a share of 14.1% of total foreign arrivals.

Mpumalanga however contributed only 6% of domestic tourism bed nights in 2010.

Since 2005, the growth in bed nights spent by domestic tourists nevertheless grew faster than the national rate, indicating that Mpumalanga is fast becoming a top destination of choice for South Africans.

South Africa's tourism growth from all markets at the beginning of 2012 was up by 11.7% in the first four months of the year, with regional African growth up 9.8% in the same period.

Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) chief executive Edward Twala supported Xasa's views. "The backbone of tourism in any country is domestic tourism and our aim in Mpumalanga is to showcase the exciting attractions the province has to offer, many of which have left international tourists awestruck, but which are still to be discovered by local travellers right here at home," said Twala.

The United Nation's World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) says that travel and tourism is the third largest industry in the world.

With a gross domestic product (GDP) of 9%, it is larger than automotive manufacturing which contributes 8% while mining contributes 8% and chemicals manufacturing at 7%.

"The industry is expected to create an additional 21 million direct jobs over the next decade, taking total direct employment to over 120 million, which constitutes more than 3.5% of total employment - excluding the multiplier effect," said economic development, environment and tourism MEC Norman Mokoena.

Mpumalanga is rich with geological history with the Barberton's Mkonjwa Mountain range, holding some of the best preserved rock formations and microscopic life forms dating back 3.5 billion years along with the Blyde River canyon which is the third largest and only evergreen canyon in the world.

The MEC added that domestic tourism also encourages responsible tourism. "Humanity has to start living more sustainably if the planet is to survive and support life for the coming years so a sustainable use of energy is vital for the sustainability of the tourism sector," said Mokoena. - SAnews.gov.za

Gagosian Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of recent paintings by Karin Kneffel. This is her first exhibition with the gallery. Kneffel addresses the threshold between interior and exterior, and real and fictive space through a sophisticated play on reflectivity, opacity and transparency. Seaming together heterogeneous spaces and times in a flawlessly executed, seductively... Read MoreKarin Kneffel At Gagosian Gallery is a post from: ArtnSpire


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Qantas to use Dubai hub – new partnership will link Australia with more than 70 gateways in Europe, the Middle East and Africa Emirates and Qantas announced a new global aviation partnership that will give customers a seamless international and Australian network, exclusive frequent flyer benefits and world‐class travel experiences.[1] Under the agreement signed this [...]Emirates And Qantas Partnership is a post from: Australia Travel


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Fair Highlights and Full Exhibitor List Announced Continuing to position itself as a key fixture in London’s cultural landscape, SUNDAY art fair will present 20 young galleries from 10 countries and will also feature SUNDAY School, an extended public programme of specially commissioned artist projects, performances and events. SUNDAY, the gallery-led art fair, is a... Read MoreSunday Art Fair 2012 is a post from: ArtnSpire


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