Posts By: Dimitrios Buhalis

Bournemouth University Department of Tourism and Hospitality becomes a strategic partner with New Forest Tourism

Bournemouth University Department of Tourism and Hospitality becomes a strategic partner with New Forest Tourism. Invited by Anthony Climpson OBE Employment & Tourism Manager New Forest District Council, a delegation of students and staff from Bournemouth University visited the New Forest on the 26th May and had strategic discussions with the hoteliers and tourism businesses. This will result… Read more » about Bournemouth University Department of Tourism and Hospitality becomes a strategic partner with New Forest Tourism

Derek Robbins contributes to the discussion of the true cost of flying

Derek Robbins, a senior lecturer at Bournemouth University, told MailOnline Travel: ‘In mid 2000s the fuel cost on short haul flights was estimated at 20 per cent of total costs based on UK figures. ‘Whilst the price of oil has fallen considerably, it should be noted that many airlines have hedged the cost of their fuel… Read more » about Derek Robbins contributes to the discussion of the true cost of flying

Bournemouth Pier and Rock Reef Field Visit and experience, storification

Thursday 16th June 16:00-21:00 Bournemouth University Department of Tourism and Hospitality field visit, social media storyfication, video and photo competition and hopefully creating a student music band at Bournemouth Pier and Rock Reef !  To celebrate the end of the academic year the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Bournemouth University and our partner RockReek Bournemouth Pier http://www.rockreef.co.uk are inviting students and staff to a… Read more » about Bournemouth Pier and Rock Reef Field Visit and experience, storification

Dr Susanna Curtin joined a research expedition in January 2016 to Sumatra

As part of a LEAP project, Dr Susanna Curtin  from the Department of Tourism and Hospitality joined a research expedition in January 2016 to Sumatra with Associate Professor Amanda Korstjens and Professor Ross Hill from the Department of Science and Technology. The primary purpose of this expedition is to pave the way for research students… Read more » about Dr Susanna Curtin joined a research expedition in January 2016 to Sumatra

Dr Lorraine Brown visited the two Spanish cities of Madrid and Barcelona in order to conduct research on the link between tourism and the Spanish civil war

In April 2016, using BU Fusion funding, Dr Lorraine Brown visited the two Spanish cities of Madrid and Barcelona in order to conduct research on the link between tourism and the Spanish civil war, with a particular focus on the way that tourism can mobilise and consolidate political identity. She took part in Spanish Civil War walking… Read more » about Dr Lorraine Brown visited the two Spanish cities of Madrid and Barcelona in order to conduct research on the link between tourism and the Spanish civil war

Graduate Christy Hehir works at VisitBritain as a Research and Evaluation Specialist #BUProud

I graduated with an MSc Tourism Management and Planning in 2009 and i am now working at VisitBritain as a Research and Evaluation Specialist. My MSc sparked my passion for research. Now at VisitBritain I lead on all stages of the research process – to champion, develop and deliver a return on investment process for VisitBritain’s commercial partnerships, online… Read more » about Graduate Christy Hehir works at VisitBritain as a Research and Evaluation Specialist #BUProud

Advancing Green Growth in Peru: A spotlight on tourism, transport and the blue economy

Advancing Green Growth in Peru: A spotlight on tourism, transport and the blue economy, field visit 14th – 17th March, Lima, Peru Drs Susanna Curtin and Viachaslau Filimonau attended a British Council workshop in Lima dedicated to sustainability, green growth and green economy transitions in ground transport, tourism and coastal industries in Peru. Poster presentations, key… Read more » about Advancing Green Growth in Peru: A spotlight on tourism, transport and the blue economy

An event to celebrate Bournemouth University excellence in food research, latest innovation in research and links with industry.

FoodBIZ https://storify.com/EU_FoodSMART/foodbiz An event to celebrate Bournemouth University  excellence in food research, latest innovation in research and links with industry. by FoodSMART Project ‎@EU_FoodSMART Thank you very much to all the speakers and delegates, what a great day celebrating Food@BU #foodbiz @BUHospMgtEd 5:06 PM – 18 May 2016 · Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom Follow Dorset Growth Hub… Read more » about An event to celebrate Bournemouth University excellence in food research, latest innovation in research and links with industry.

Bournemouth University Global Festival of Learning – Malaysia 2016

Global Festival of Learning – Malaysia 2016 Malaysia is a multi-cultural, lingual, magical and mystical place.  It is a young nation of 24 million people. The capital of this South East Asian country is Kuala Lumpur which means ”Muddy Estuary” in the Malay language. Due to the high diversity of the population, the fusion of… Read more » about Bournemouth University Global Festival of Learning – Malaysia 2016