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Professor Adam Blake to keynote at the The Future of Tourism in Post-Brexit Britain Exploring Opportunities and Meeting Challenges at National and Local Levels

The Future of Tourism in Post-Brexit Britain Exploring Opportunities and Meeting Challenges at National and Local Levels Tuesday 21st February 2017  Central London Time: 10:15am — 4:30pm REGISTER YOUR PLACE Key Speakers  Deirdre Wells OBE, Chief Executive, UKinbound Professor Adam Blake, Professor of Economics & Econometrics, Faculty of Management, Bournemouth University Overview Despite Britain’s recent… Read more » about Professor Adam Blake to keynote at the The Future of Tourism in Post-Brexit Britain Exploring Opportunities and Meeting Challenges at National and Local Levels

Dr Sean Beer is awarded his PhD and receives the Vice Chancellor’s Post Graduate Research Prize

Wednesday 9th November was a great day for the Department of Tourism and Hospitality as we celebrated the graduation of our latest cohort of students.  Amongst the throng was a face that was familiar to many for this year Sean, now Dr Sean Beer was awarded his PhD.  The study upon which it was based… Read more » about Dr Sean Beer is awarded his PhD and receives the Vice Chancellor’s Post Graduate Research Prize

join the Bournemouth University Festival of Enterprise runs from 16-18 November,

The Festival of Enterprise runs from 16-18 November, with themed events taking place each day across BU’s Talbot and Lansdowne campuses.  You can book for just one or for all of the events via the Register button. Designed to inspire innovation and creativity for local businesses, BU students and staff, the Festival of Enterprise brings… Read more » about join the Bournemouth University Festival of Enterprise runs from 16-18 November,

Guest Lecture from Corinthia Hotels on Tuesday 15th November

  Tomorrows guest speaker at the Bournemouth University Department of Tourism and Hospitality is Simon Coulson, HR & Recruitment Manager at the London Corinthia Hotel and he will be joined by Megan Capstick, placement student from FM. Simon will be talking about the hotels ‘Vision 2020’ looking at a new vision and mission statement aimed… Read more » about Guest Lecture from Corinthia Hotels on Tuesday 15th November

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

Dr Duncan Light presents at the World Dracula Congress in Dublin

Duncan Light at the World Dracula Congress Dr Duncan Light recently attended the 4th World Dracula Congress was held at Trinity College, Dublin in October.  This brought together academics and fans interested in Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Gothic literature, and the wider role of vampires within popular culture.  For more than 10 years Duncan has been… Read more » about Dr Duncan Light presents at the World Dracula Congress in Dublin

New publication: Feifei Xu, Lorraine Brown, Philip Long, 2016, Travel Experiences and Aspirations: A Case Study from Chinese Youth,

New publication: Feifei Xu, Lorraine Brown, Philip Long, 2016, Travel Experiences and Aspirations: A Case Study from Chinese Youth, International review for spatial planning and sustainable development, Vol.4 No.4 (2016), 69-87 ISSN: 2187-3666 (online) DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.14246/irspsd.4.4_69 Copyright@SPSD Press from 2010, SPSD Press, Kanazawa Understanding cultural values is vital in tourism as these influence an individual’s… Read more » about New publication: Feifei Xu, Lorraine Brown, Philip Long, 2016, Travel Experiences and Aspirations: A Case Study from Chinese Youth,

Dont miss Careers Advise events

Our Careers Advisers Lynne & Alison organise for you a range of events – please take advantage   International Opportunities Festival The Festival gives you the chance to explore the range of study and work abroad and other international experience opportunities available at Bournemouth University. Part of the Global Talent Programme, it will offer an… Read more » about Dont miss Careers Advise events

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