The School of Tourism is running its very own Careers Forum tomororw. The event takes place in Kimmeridge House from 10am – 4pm and includes an exhibition from leading industry employers as well as guest lectures from people across industry. There are three elements within the day: The first part of the day involves talks… Read more » about School of Tourism Careers Forum – TOMORROW
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Hospitality Management graduate wins Human Resources Manager of the Year Award at the Caterer and Hotelkeeper awards
Last week Hospitality Management graduate Sarah Banner (nee Strawbridge) won the Human Resources Manager of the Year Award at the Caterer and Hotelkeeper awards held at the Lancaster Hotel, London. Sarah, who is currently HR manager at The Cavendish London, fought off fierce competition to win the award. Sarah as well as winning the award… Read more » about Hospitality Management graduate wins Human Resources Manager of the Year Award at the Caterer and Hotelkeeper awards
MSc Tourism Graduate Christy Hehir Royal Success
A few weeks ago we bought you a blog story on Christy Hehir book success. See here. To add to that success, Christy recently got the opportunity to give the Duchess of Cambridge a copy of her book! Last week Christy got the opportunity to attend the TUSK charity event at the Royal Geographical Society. She… Read more » about MSc Tourism Graduate Christy Hehir Royal Success
BAEM and BALM students receive numerous industry talks this week
This week there is a high number of guest lectures and talks being offered for Events Management and Leisure Marketing students. As part of the careers forum on Wednesday 21st will be exhibiting or giving industry talks: Stephen Lawrence is Managing Director of specialist London based event management division, Ultimate Experience of Concerto Group. Concerto… Read more » about BAEM and BALM students receive numerous industry talks this week
Tourism Management students visit Spinnaker Tower
Back in October, all of our second year students got the chance to visit the Spinnaker Tower as part of their Tourism Development and Planning unit. The unit it focuses on regeneration projects and obviously the Spinnaker Tower is a great example for the students. Soaring 170 metres above Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent,… Read more » about Tourism Management students visit Spinnaker Tower
Professor Dimitrios Buhalis presents at the 6th Obiettivo Turismo
On Wednesday 14th November, Dimitrios Buhalsi presented at the 6th Obiettivo Turismo. The Obiettivo Turismo is an event created to discuss timely and significant issues of concern for tourism in Ticino, Switzerland. This year the programme, offered to all operators and tourism partners, time for reflection and debate, urging them to discuss important tourism issues…. Read more » about Professor Dimitrios Buhalis presents at the 6th Obiettivo Turismo
School of Tourism Careers Forum
The School of Tourism is again running a Careers Forum on Wednesday 21st November, 2012. The event takes place in Kimmeridge House from 10am – 4pm and includes an exhibition from leading industry employers as well as guest lectures from people across industry. There are three elements within the day: The first part of the… Read more » about School of Tourism Careers Forum
Professor Dimitrios Buhalis contributes to the Smart Cities Innovation and the future of City Tourism panel at the UNWTO Global Summit as UNWTO launch One Billion Tourists: One Billion Opportunities Campaign
Professor Dimitrios Buhalis of Bournemouth University and President of IFITT contributed to the Smart Cities Innovation and the future of City Tourism panel at the UNWTO Global Summit on City Tourism in Istanbul. Professor Buhalis said as “Global tourism is reaching 1 billion, international tourism is becoming a global industry regenerating economies and regions contributing… Read more » about Professor Dimitrios Buhalis contributes to the Smart Cities Innovation and the future of City Tourism panel at the UNWTO Global Summit as UNWTO launch One Billion Tourists: One Billion Opportunities Campaign
Dr Dorothy Fox study leave experience so far
Dr Dorothy Fox is currently on study leave funded by the Bournemouth University Fusion Fund. Below she shares some of her experiences with us: I’m now about half way through my period of study leave funded by the BU Fusion Fund and ready to begin the next phase. I have just completed the collection of… Read more » about Dr Dorothy Fox study leave experience so far
Jean-Claude Baumgarten receives an honorary PhD during School of Tourism graduation
Last week over 700 students graduated from the School of Tourism during the graduation ceremonies held at the Bournemouth International Centre. Undergraduate, Masters and PhD students all received their degrees in front of their fellow students, families and School of Tourism staff members, during the ceremony. As well as the students, the School of Tourism… Read more » about Jean-Claude Baumgarten receives an honorary PhD during School of Tourism graduation