It was a great privilege to welcome Christopher Rodriques Chairman of Visit Britain to the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Bournemouth University to talk about the Great Britain Tourism Strategy.
Christopher delivered a fascinating lecture covering all aspects of tourism planning and development and had a very interesting discussion with our students as well as local tourism industry and the CoastalBID about tourism developments and future opportunities.
Christopher became Chairman of VisitBritain in January 2007. He has recently been appointed Chairman of the Port of London Authority (effective 1 January 2016) and is also Chairman of Openwork LLP and The Almeida Theatre. He is a Trustee of the National Trust and is a Vice Chairman of the World Travel and Tourism Council. In August 2013 he became the Chairman of the British Bobsleigh & Skeleton Association. His past experience includes time as President and Chief Executive of Visa International between 2004 – 2007 and Chief Executive of Thomas Cook between 1988 – 1996. https://www.visitbritain.org/christopher-rodrigues-cbe
