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New Research paper Viachaslau Filimonau & Michelle Grant, 2017, Exploring the concept of dining out organically: a managerial perspective, Anatolia 28(1), pp.80-92

New Research paper Viachaslau Filimonau & Michelle Grant, 2017, Exploring the concept of dining out organically: a managerial perspective, Anatolia 28(1), pp.80-92 http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13032917.2016.1265566 Abstract Market research suggests that organic food consumption in Europe is growing. The concept of dining out organically may therefore represent a promising business opportunity and yet little is known about how… Read more » about New Research paper Viachaslau Filimonau & Michelle Grant, 2017, Exploring the concept of dining out organically: a managerial perspective, Anatolia 28(1), pp.80-92

Conference: Ethical and sustainable food consumption

Wednesday 1st March 11:00-15:00 Share Lecture Theatre, Bournemouth University Love Dorset Fairtrade Day Ethical and sustainable food consumption https://goo.gl/IDWKbZ Conference: Ethical and sustainable food consumption, Bournemouth University Fusion Building, Share Lecture Theatre The event, which is being facilitated by the expertise and facilities of the Bournemouth University Department of Tourism and Hospitality and the Students Union Bournemouth… Read more » about Conference: Ethical and sustainable food consumption

14:Live presents- FoodSMART: Eat out smarter!

Have you ever considered what’s in your food when you’re eating out?14:Live presents- FoodSMART: Eat out smarter! Have you ever considered what’s in your food when you’re eating out? Bournemouth University Department of Tourism and Hospitality Professor Heather Hartwell at 14:Live Tuesday 28 February, at 14:00-15:00 Floor 5, SUBU Student Centre, Talbot CampusFoodSMART is an… Read more » about 14:Live presents- FoodSMART: Eat out smarter!

How to stop your lunch break damaging your health

How to stop your lunch break damaging your health http://theconversation.com/how-to-stop-your-lunch-break-damaging-your-health-72694 Jeff Bray and Professor Heather Hartwell say eating out is bad for us. Studies have shown that food provided outside the home contains more calories and more fat, especially saturated fat. The trouble is, many of us are eating this food every day without really realising… Read more » about How to stop your lunch break damaging your health

Will Brexit damage the UK’s tourism industry?

Will Brexit damage the UK’s tourism industry? Conor Burns, the Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West, who hosts both of Bournemouth University’s Talbot and Lansdowne Campuses within his constituency, came to speak to final-year BA (Hons) Tourism Management students as part of their Critical Issues in Tourism unit. Conor, who began his talk with an… Read more » about Will Brexit damage the UK’s tourism industry?

Dr Curtin’s travels to Costa Rica to research ecotourism

ON FEBRUARY 5, 2017 BY SUSANNA CURTININ BLOGS, WILDLIFE TRAVELS It is the 1st November 2016 and I am travelling with 22 students who are on various undergraduate courses encompassing the disciplines of geography, biology and ecology.  Their tutors are Drs. Rick Stafford, Anita Diaz and Philippa Gillingham. We will be visiting a number of… Read more » about Dr Curtin’s travels to Costa Rica to research ecotourism

Bournemouth University Hospitality Students help The Savoy Hotel London during their consultancy projects

The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel says about our Hospitality students We were blown away yesterday at Bournemouth University by four incredible students; Alex, Ben, Elliot and Joe, who professionally delivered their consultancy project presentation to our executive committee. Six months ago we got involved with Bournemouth University by offering a project brief regarding our hotel… Read more » about Bournemouth University Hospitality Students help The Savoy Hotel London during their consultancy projects

Bournemouth University Hospitality Conference 2017 The Savoy Hotel London

Bournemouth University Hospitality Conference 2017 The Savoy Hotel London – Friday 3rd February 2017 ‘Achieving commercial excellence: refining your growth strategy’ Organised by Simon Thomas – By invitation only  10:00                          Arrival and Refreshments 10:20                         Introduction and Welcome                                    Prof… Read more » about Bournemouth University Hospitality Conference 2017 The Savoy Hotel London

Dr Sean Beer guest speaker at the 72nd AGM of the Wool and Bere Regis Agricultural Discussion Club.

Dr Sean Beer recently headed off to the country as guest speaker at the 72nd AGM of the Wool and Bere Regis Agricultural Discussion Club.  Clubs such as this were formed as an aid to agricultural extension during the Second World War and many, Like Wool and Bere Regis, are still thriving.  Sean’s address was… Read more » about Dr Sean Beer guest speaker at the 72nd AGM of the Wool and Bere Regis Agricultural Discussion Club.

New Article : Progress in tourism and destination wellbeing research

Heather Hartwell, Alan Fyall, Cheryl Willis, Stephen Page, Adele Ladkin & Ann Hemingway, 2016, Progress in tourism and destination wellbeing research, Current Issues in Tourism, pp. 1-63 Download citation http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13683500.2016.1223609 Abstract A proliferation of research in recent years has revealed a myriad of relationships between tourism and the concept of wellbeing. These include health benefits of visiting… Read more » about New Article : Progress in tourism and destination wellbeing research