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31 Jul 2012
Bruce Minto appointed chair of National Museums Scotland
Fiona Hyslop, the Scottish cabinet secretary for culture and external affairs, has announced the appointment of Bruce Minto as the new chair of National Museums Scotland (NMS). Minto will replace Sir Angus Grossart and is the co-founder of corporate law firm Dickson Minto. The appointment will run for four years, with effect from 1 August 2012. A member of the NMS board of trustees since October 2010, Minto fronted the
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31 Jul 2012
New report outlines vision for transformation of Ontario Place
Image: Ontario Place is a popular Toronto attraction A new report has outlined a series of recommendations for the transformation of the 96-acre (39-hectare) Ontario Place into an "innovative, year-round destination" in Toronto, Canada. The document - drawn up by the Minister's Advisory Panel on Ontario
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31 Jul 2012
New strategic plan introduced by Toronto's Royal Ontario Museum
Image: ROM aims to become "more public-focused" The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto, Canada, has revealed its aim of becoming a "more public-focused institution" following the implementation of its new strategic plan. A first phase of the implementation will feature a reorganisation of staff
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30 Jul 2012
Latest CSO figures show increase in visitor numbers to Ireland
Latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have recorded a 0.7 per cent increase in visitor numbers to Ireland during the three-month period between April and June 2012.
The most recent quarter saw a 11.9 per cent growth in the number of residents from the rest of the world - mainly the long-haul and emerging markets - travelling to Ireland.
Visitor numbers from mainland Europe were up 3.8 per cent
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27 Jul 2012
Louvre to unveil new Islamic Art Galleries in September
Image: The galleries' gold iridescent steel roof
More than 2,500 objects from the Louvre's collection of Islamic art will go on show across nearly 3,000sq m (32,292sq ft) of new gallery space at the Paris attraction on 22 September.
The opening of new Islamic Art Galleries - designed by
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27 Jul 2012
New director for Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History
Image: The appointment comes into effect in October
Kirk Johnson has been named director of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) in Washington, DC, with effect from 29 October.
It comes after Cristián Samper announced his decision to step down from the role to become president and CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society in New York City.
Johnson is to join NMNH
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27 Jul 2012
New committee to ensure 'positive impact' of Middlesbrough casino
Image: Jomast's vision for its new £25m scheme
Middlesbrough Council has announced the formation of a new committee to ensure that the town's proposed new large casino has a positive impact on the local community.
The Social Responsibility Committee has been established to work with the casino
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27 Jul 2012
Walsall Council approves New Art Gallery recommendations
Walsall Council has agreed a number of recommendations for the town's New Art Gallery (NAG), which will result in the attraction reopening on Sundays from 30 September.
The gallery had been forced to close to the public on Sundays and Mondays due to funding pressures, but the decision has now been reversed in an attempt to increase audiences.
Other recommendations approved by the council include the possibility
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27 Jul 2012
November launch for Baltimore Museum of Art's new contemporary wing
Image: The new galleries open on 18 November
Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) is to unveil its newly-renovated contemporary wing on 18 November - the first phase of a US$24.5m (EUR19.9m, £15.6m) upgrade programme.
A total of 16 galleries have been revitalised and will showcase works from the
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26 Jul 2012
New trust takes over control of Auckland Castle
The newly-established Auckland Castle Trust (ACT) is planning to restore and open up the historic County Durham property after assuming responsibility for its operation.
The trust aims to raise more than £10m over the next two years from numerous sources in a bid to realise its vision for Auckland Castle - the former home of the Bishops of Durham.
ACT is planning to establish the castle as a centre for the
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26 Jul 2012
European Commission approves funding for Burren project
The European Commission has approved funding towards a EUR2.2m (US$2.7m, £1.7m) project to further integrate tourism and the natural heritage of the Burren, Ireland.
Clare County Council is leading the scheme, which is one of 202 to receive support through the LIFE+ initiative - the European Union's environment funding programme.
The Burren project is designed to consolidate previous work to protect the region's
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26 Jul 2012
ETOA praises London's Olympic tourism performance
Image: London is outperforming previous hosts
London's Olympic tourism performance has been labelled "outstanding" by the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) with just one day to go until the Opening Ceremony.
The organisation has underlined six areas in which the UK capital is
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