Dr. Jeff Bray from our Retail Management team contributed today to a debate on BBC radio into the impact of counterfeit products on UK consumers and retailers. The discussion was triggered by the seizure of a large shipment of counterfeit clothing and jewellery at Southampton docks at the weekend. Dr. Bray identified that it is estimated that some… Read more » about Dr. Jeff Bray contributes to a debate on BBC radio into the impact of counterfeit products on UK consumers and retailers.
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Tesco learns the hard way to earn £672m!
So this morning the inevitable news that we have been waiting for for a long time… Tesco is to launch a strategic review of their American ‘Fresh & Easy’ chain. Let’s be clear, you don’t launch a strategic review to then carry on as normal; sale or closure will result. And about time too I… Read more » about Tesco learns the hard way to earn £672m!
The Digital Destinations Project start their workshops with businesses and E-Marketing students
This week the Digital Destinations project, that launched back in October (See here), started its seminars with businesses and students. The aim of the project is to capture change in the adoption and use of digital technologies and to develop a strong, competitive local tourism economy. Through increased understanding and use of emerging digital technologies,… Read more » about The Digital Destinations Project start their workshops with businesses and E-Marketing students
Professor Adele Ladkin from the School of Tourism delivers Keynote address at the International Hospitality and Tourism Research Conference, Sörenberg, Switzerland
Professor Adele Ladkin was an invited keynote speaker at the International Hospitality and Tourism Research Conference organised by the Hotel and Tourism Management Institute (HTMi) in Sörenberg, Switzerland. The conference took place over two days in November 2012, with the first day being held in Luzern and the second day at the HTMi campus in… Read more » about Professor Adele Ladkin from the School of Tourism delivers Keynote address at the International Hospitality and Tourism Research Conference, Sörenberg, Switzerland
Dr Maharaj Vijay Reddy to assess the impact of the Japanese Tohoku Tsunami
Taken from the BU Research Blog Congratulations to Dr Maharaj Vijay Reddy from the School of Tourism who has received a small grant from the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation (GBSF) London for his pilot research on the impact of the Tohoku Pacific Tsunami. The Tohoku Pacific earthquake (8.9 magnitude) and the tsunami that followed have… Read more » about Dr Maharaj Vijay Reddy to assess the impact of the Japanese Tohoku Tsunami
School of Tourism Alumni Hall of Fame
Here at the School of Tourism we are very proud of our Alumni and we like to show case what they have got up to and how far they have travelled. To celebrate this fact we are putting together a School of Tourism Hall of Fame. The “Hall of Fame” will consist of photos of… Read more » about School of Tourism Alumni Hall of Fame
Fancy a provocative and challenging debate over a free lunch? Join us for BU’s first Ideas Café on Health and Tourism!
On 5th December from 12.00 until 14.00 at the EBC, Bournemouth University will be hosting its first Ideas Café. The Ideas Café is an interactive event aimed at increasing BU’s engagement with the public and to provide a key networking opportunity. The first session is on Health and Tourism and aims to bring together colleagues… Read more » about Fancy a provocative and challenging debate over a free lunch? Join us for BU’s first Ideas Café on Health and Tourism!
The Green House Hotel in partnership with Bournemouth University: Health and Wellness Weekend 18th and 19th January 2013
The Green House in partnership with the Bournemouth University is delighted to launch its first health and wellness weekend. In time for your New Year resolutions, we have developed a weekend to help guide you on your way to a healthier and nutritious future. A weekend of delicious food approved by the nutritionists at the… Read more » about The Green House Hotel in partnership with Bournemouth University: Health and Wellness Weekend 18th and 19th January 2013
Hospitality Management Students attend the 7th Student Development Forum
On Thursday several Hospitality Management students attended the 7th Student Development Forum in London. Level I student Mhairi Strachan gives us her account of the day: “The Institute of Hospitality joined together with Starquality in order to co-ordinate their 7th Student Development Forum at The Premier Inn, Kings Cross, London. Monica Or from Star quality… Read more » about Hospitality Management Students attend the 7th Student Development Forum
School of Tourism Careers Forum
On Wednesday 21st November the School of Tourism held its own Careers Forum at Bournemouth University. The Forum was attended by over 30 different businesses relevant to students looking for placements and graduate jobs in the industry. The students got a chance to interact with the businesses and ask them questions about their businesses. As… Read more » about School of Tourism Careers Forum