BU’s School of Tourism has instigated a programme of high profile industry guest lectures open to students of all levels, featuring a diverse range of businesses with a wide range of interests from across the School.
The programme provides students with real life application, allowing them to see their course content applied in practical terms. Additionally, the lectures provide an invaluable opportunity to build relationships with industry leading organisations, as well as find out about placement and graduate opportunities.
Jo Mitchell and Martina Berlin from Quintessentially Events
Multi-award-winning international events company, Quintessentially Events, presented on their high profile events around the world for leading luxury and lifestyle brands, as well discerning individuals. Speakers included Martina Bell, BU events graduate, who shared her perspectives and experiences from industry. They also shared details about their internship programme and related recruitment focus. Josh Light from the prestigious Corinthia Hotel, London, presented on the placement scheme available at the hotel alongside hospitality Graduate Danielle Giles, and the five current placement students, providing BU students with the perfect opportunity to find out more about work placements, and to meet representatives from the hotel.
Ruth Dancer, Goodwood
Ruth Dancer, Head of Customer Experience from Goodwood Motor Circuit, presented on the aspects of their core business, including high profile events such as The Festival of Speed, Glorious Goodwood and Goodwood Revival. Ruth also discussed with students opportunities to get involved. Claire Riches from Travel Waves Marketing shared her experience in Travel and Retail and setting up her own business. BU Graduate, Rees Hitchcock talked about his experience as a Junior Creative Planner at the largest live entertainment company in the world, Live Nation.
Alistair Turner, Britain for Events
Other guest speakers have included Jenni Winter, Global Talent Management Consultant at Ericsson; Julia Murrell, Human Resources Manager at Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons; BU graduate Sam Albrow of Beach Break Live and Seed Staff; Alistair Turner, PR Director at Britain for Events and William Culver-Dodds, Vice-Chair at International Festival & Events Association and Cultural Consultant.
In addition, further opportunities to interact with industry are provided through field trips in the UK and overseas, our student hospitality conference and through case studies and live consultancy projects which have included major sporting organisations and blue chip retailers.
By: Sophie Larder