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Professor Dimitrios Buhalis  introducing and Chairing the Smart Tourism Session at the 7th UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism in Seoul Korea 

Professor Dimitrios Buhalis Head of Bournemouth University Department of Tourism and Hospitality  introducing and Chairing the Smart Tourism Session at the 7th UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism in Seoul Korea https://youtu.be/ItK2mw-qTK4 #smart #smartcities #smartrourism #tourism #travel Smart tourism will determine the competitiveness of Tourism in the future

Joint UNWTO and PATA Session: “Connecting Asia and Europe through the Silk Road” 8th UNWTO International Meeting on Silk Road Tourism  in Thessaloniki, Greece on 10-12 October 2018.

  The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Ministry of Tourism of Greece and the Region of Central Macedonia have partnered together to organize the Joint UNWTO and PATA Session: “Connecting Asia and Europe through the Silk Road” 8th UNWTO International Meeting on Silk Road Tourism  in Thessaloniki, Greece on 10-12 October 2018. Together with the… Read more » about Joint UNWTO and PATA Session: “Connecting Asia and Europe through the Silk Road” 8th UNWTO International Meeting on Silk Road Tourism  in Thessaloniki, Greece on 10-12 October 2018.

CALL FOR PAPERS – SPECIAL ISSUE  “Brand Management and Cocreation: lessons from tourism and hospitality”

CALL FOR PAPERS – SPECIAL ISSUE  “Brand Management and Cocreation: lessons from tourism and hospitality” JOURNAL OF PRODUCT AND BRAND MANAGEMENT – Planned publication is early 2021.  http://emeraldgrouppublishing.com/products/journals/journals.htm?id=jpbm  2017 Impact Factor: 2.75 http://buhalis.blogspot.com/2018/09/cfp-SpecialIssue-branding-tourism.html GUEST EDITORS:  Professor Dimitrios Buhalis, Bournemouth University, UK Professor Nigel Morgan, Swansea University, UK Dr Sangwon Park, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China   The planned publication early… Read more » about CALL FOR PAPERS – SPECIAL ISSUE  “Brand Management and Cocreation: lessons from tourism and hospitality”

Dr Sean presents on Food, Culture and Sustainability in the Dorset Food Hall. Wows them at Dorset County Show

Dr Sean Wows them at Dorset County Show Dr Sean Beer continued his work with Dorset County Show, by Sean, who originally helped set up the Dorset Food Hall more than 10 years ago, can be seen with some totally engrossed youngsters preparing Dorset crabs and lobsters.  Sean maintains that the sustainability of our food… Read more » about Dr Sean presents on Food, Culture and Sustainability in the Dorset Food Hall. Wows them at Dorset County Show

Professor Dimitrios Buhalis contribute to the African Tourism Leadership Forum and meets the Tourism Ministers of Seychelles and Ghana 

Professor Dimitrios Buhalis contribute to the African Tourism Leadership Forum and meets the Tourism Ministers of Seychelles and Ghana Professor Dimitrios Buhalis with Hon. Didier Dogley Seychelles Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marines Professor Dimitrios Buhalis with Hon. Catherine Afeku Ghana Minister For Tourism, Arts & Culture

first confirmed invited speakers for the Travel and Tourism Research Association 2019 Conference 8-10 April 2019, TTRAEurope2019

Pleased to announce the first confirmed invited speakers for the Travel and Tourism Research Association 2019 Conference 8-10 April 2019, TTRAEurope2019 @ Bournemouth University Department of Tourism and Hospitality Tourism in the era of connectivity www.bournemouth.ac.uk/TTRA Submit papers for the conference    https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ttraeurope2019   Associate Professor Luisa Andreu Department of Marketing, Faculty of Economics, University of Valencia, Spain. Luisa… Read more » about first confirmed invited speakers for the Travel and Tourism Research Association 2019 Conference 8-10 April 2019, TTRAEurope2019

Simon Thomas and Dimitrios Buhalis to contribute to ABTA’s Future Talent in the Travel Industry Conference in London

Future Talent in the Travel Industry London Tuesday 3 July 2018 Grant Thornton, 30 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1AG Register now Network with travel industry employers at ABTA’s second annual future talent conference.  What do industry employers expect from candidates looking to work in travel? From desirable qualifications and qualities to the future of travel industry roles, attend… Read more » about Simon Thomas and Dimitrios Buhalis to contribute to ABTA’s Future Talent in the Travel Industry Conference in London

Results Pack on @EU_FoodSMART has been published on the @CORDIS_EU website in six languages

Results Pack on @EU_FoodSMART has been published on the @CORDIS_EU website in six languages https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/400948-food-2030-innovative-eu-research-ensures-food-system-is-future-ready_en.html FOOD 2030: Innovative EU research ensures food system is future-ready Europe’s food production and consumption will play a pivotal role in ensuring food and nutrition security (FNS) in the face of the combined impacts of climate change, resource scarcity, land… Read more » about Results Pack on @EU_FoodSMART has been published on the @CORDIS_EU website in six languages

Dr Anya Chapman says Victorian pleasure piers are unique to Britain, but they are under threat

Victorian pleasure piers are unique to Britain, but they are under threat BU research, the conversation sgardener Edmond Holland/Shutterstock.com   By Dr Anya Chapman, Bournemouth University. A stroll along a pier remains the most popular activity for visitors to the British seaside, with 70% of them enjoying a walk over the waves. For many, the seaside pier is perhaps the most… Read more » about Dr Anya Chapman says Victorian pleasure piers are unique to Britain, but they are under threat