In March MSc Retail Management and Marketing students had a chance to explore the London Borough Market, enjoying the unique opportunity to sample European food  (e.g. cheese and homemade bread) and to wander through Western market stalls. The students observed how market traders consistently use various experiential tactics to indulge visitors’ senses such as colourful product displays, delicious scent from the… Read more » about MSc Retail Management & Marketing students on a field trip to London Borough Market

By Olivia Magnante, International Hospitality Management Student I worked alongside Heather Hartwell and Veggieat to conduct my research for my dissertation project, which proved to be a great and interesting experience .  Veggieat is a European project so it was quite unique to be able to be part of such a large scale project for… Read more » about Working with VeggieEat

Last Friday a guest speaker Alistair Turner, PR Director for Britain for Events Campaign, for BVEP – Britain Visits and Events Partnership came to give a talk to our Event Management students. Dr Mary Beth Gouthro, a Senior Lecturer In Events Management said:  “we are very pleased to have Alistair Turner join us for a… Read more » about Alistair Turner, PR Director for Britain for Events visits Event Management Students at BU.

Daniele Quattromini, manager at ClubLounge39 at Canary Wharf and winner of the Gold Service Scholarship 2015, shares his top tips for providing quality service.  http://www.bighospitality.co.uk/Venues/Daniele-Quattromini-of-ClubLounge39-on-delivering-top-quality-service

As part of their Sport Marketing unit, students work around the real case of a German sport fashion firm and lifestyle internet platform in order to support their business activities in the UK. The success of the entrepreneurially driven and award-winning myboshi brand in continental Europe is built on the refreshing way it challenges old… Read more » about Your Beanie, Your Style: Sport Marketing Students Support International Brand to Grow Business in the UK

The participants in the inaugural Fast Forward 15 mentoring scheme for women in the events industry were unveiled at a special launch event at The Savoy Hotel, London. The scheme – the brainchild of Zibrant’s Fay Sharpe – is designed to help women reach the top in business.    When she took to the stage… Read more » about Fast Forward 15 reveals first stage of success

  Bournemouth University have won the Passion 4 Hospitality Business Game for the second year in a row. Team member Ellen McCausland tweeted after the event “@HOTS_Simulation Such a fantastic day yesterday at @IoH_Online Conference. Proud to have brought home the trophy for a second year! #BUproud”. The competition was contested this year by teams… Read more » about Bournemouth University Win the Passion 4 Hospitality Business Management Game 2015

In support of the hospitality community in the South, Bournemouth University returned to the Hotel and Catering Show for the third year running. This impressive event brings people and organisations together to find solutions for sourcing skills, products and services; and business networking, specifically serving the hospitality sector. Claire Main, Business Engagement Consultant for the… Read more » about BU Supporting the Hospitality Community

Level  I BA Tourism Management students recently spent seven days in Malta as part of their studies. The students were investigating tourism development, planning, operations and tourist experience and behaviour during the field trip. During the trip students met with a number of tourism industry professionals, including representatives from Visit Malta, Heritage Malta, The Malta… Read more » about BA Tourism Management Field trip to Malta

Hospitality management students Oliver Constant, from Bournemouth University, and Vita Juneviciute, from Oxford Brookes University, have been crowned Young Guns 2015. The two aspiring industry stars saw off stiff competition from six other finalists to take the coveted title, awarded to them by CHME, the Council for Hospitality Management Education. The final, which took place… Read more » about Young Guns 2015 Revealed