Conference Theme: Smart Tourism, Smart Cities, Smart Living Track Chairs: Igor Calzada, Oxford University and Dimitrios Buhalis, Bournemouth University The Visitors’ Economy: Strategies and Innovations Bournemouth University, UK. 4-6 September 2017. Smart tourism emerges as a concept that enables destinations to build their competitiveness based on the interoperability of systems and co-creation of tourism products… Read more » about Smart Tourism, Smart Cities, Smart Living announced as a Theme of the The Visitors’ Economy: Strategies and Innovations Conference Bournemouth University, UK. 4-6 September 2017.
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Call for papers and Themes : 4-6th September 2017 BU Tourism and Hospitality Conference Bournemouth University The Visitors’ Economy: Strategies and Innovations
Join BU Tourism and Hospitality Conference Bournemouth University The Visitors’ Economy: Strategies and Innovations 4-6th September 2017 Call for papers/abstracts and Call for Themes/Tracks Please submit your ideas and suggestions https://goo.gl/ckcuHU Register on https://thevisitorseconomy.eventbrite.com
New article on Disruption technologies in the tourism industry
ORIGINAL RESEARCH Hsu, A., King, B., Wang, D., Buhalis, D., 2016, In-destination tour products and the disrupted tourism industry: progress and prospects, Information Technology & Tourism, Vol 17, pp.1-21. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40558-016-0067-y and https://goo.gl/ntNBA1 Abstract Established inbound tour operators (ITOs) are being challenged by emerging competitors that have embraced technology-enabled innovations, including aspects that are associated with… Read more » about New article on Disruption technologies in the tourism industry
Merry Christmas from Food Studies preparing gluten free mince pies
Over the last few years, the interest and market in gluten-free products has expanded considerably. Increasingly space in supermarkets is being given over to “free from” products. There was a time, not that long ago, when gluten-free food was only available on prescription – it was a medical need for a small minority of people… Read more » about Merry Christmas from Food Studies preparing gluten free mince pies
Very proud of the Department at the Vice Chancellors’ Staff Awards
Very proud of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality at the Vice Chancellors’ Staff Awards Congratulations to Simon, Sean, Giampaolo and Barbara Simon Thomas not only was recognised for 25 years of service but also he was shortlisted for the academic award for his work on employability Sean Beer was awarded for his PhD achievement Dr Giampaolo… Read more » about Very proud of the Department at the Vice Chancellors’ Staff Awards
Bournemouth University at the World Travel Market London
Bournemouth University will be exhibiting at the World Travel Market WTM London BU on stand EU605 http://www.wtmlondon.com/ also join us on Monday 7th Nov 2016, 10:30 – 12:15 WTM Inspire Theatre – EU475 eTourism: Disrupting innovations for tourism and hospitality https://bu-ifitt-wtm.eventbrite.co.uk WTM eTourism: Disrupting innovations for Tourism and Hospitality Monday 7th November 2016, 10:30 – 12:15 WTM Inspire Theatre –… Read more » about Bournemouth University at the World Travel Market London
Prof Dimitrios Buhalis speaking today on #smart #coastal #seaside #tourism at @nctacademy #london #conference
Prof Dimitrios Buhalis speaking today on #smart #coastal #seaside #tourism at @nctacademy #london #conference Annual Coastal Tourism Forum: Shore Potential – Addressing the Coastal Tourism Challenge https://coastaltourismacademy.co.uk/coastal-tourism-forum This event breaks new ground for everyone involved in the business of coastal tourism. With holidays to the coast the backbone of domestic tourism for decades, the dip… Read more » about Prof Dimitrios Buhalis speaking today on #smart #coastal #seaside #tourism at @nctacademy #london #conference
Bournemouth University supports the Dorset Tourism Awards and celebrates innovation and service
Bournemouth University was very well involved with the Dorset Tourism Awards http://www.dorsettourismawards.org.uk/ @swtourismawards #dorsettourismawards last week at the Tank Museum. The Department of Tourism and Hospitality supports the Dorset Tourism Awards and celebrates innovation and service. On behalf of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Bournemouth University Dr Sean Beer presented the awards. TOURISM EVENT & FESTIVAL… Read more » about Bournemouth University supports the Dorset Tourism Awards and celebrates innovation and service
Dr Duncan Light on (Dis)ordering the City: Buildings, Bodies and Urban Space
(Dis)ordering the City: Buildings, Bodies and Urban Space http://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/events/view/events/3567 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 6.00 PM – 8.00 PM Emily Speed in conversation with Duncan Light As part of the Practising Place programme, In Certain Places is proud to present an evening with artist Emily Speed in conversation with human geographer Dr Duncan Light, hosted by… Read more » about Dr Duncan Light on (Dis)ordering the City: Buildings, Bodies and Urban Space
Bournemouth University event at the World Travel Market WTM: eTourism: Disrupting innovations for Tourism and Hospitality
WTM eTourism: Disrupting innovations for Tourism and Hospitality Monday 7th November 2016, 10:30 – 12:15 WTM Inspire Theatre – EU475 FREE event – need to have access to the World Travel Market on Monday https://bu-ifitt-wtm.eventbrite.co.uk http://www.wtmlondon.com/en/Sessions/28215/eTourism-Disrupting-innovations-create-opportunities-and-challenges-the-tourism-and-hospitality-industry Disrupting innovations generate significant market structure changes, modifying the operating practices, industry structure and dominant logic. This structural change is affecting… Read more » about Bournemouth University event at the World Travel Market WTM: eTourism: Disrupting innovations for Tourism and Hospitality