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Bournemouth University School of Tourism Graduates sought out by employers after taking the E-Marketing unit.

Bournemouth University School of Tourism graduates who undertook the E-Marketing unit in their final year have been sought out for jobs by several online marketing agencies due to their skills gained from the unit. Gemma Cooper who works for atom42, an online marketing agency, directly contacted Dr Philip Alford, the leader of the unit, as… Read more » about Bournemouth University School of Tourism Graduates sought out by employers after taking the E-Marketing unit.

Top Dorset dragons implement pitches from BU undergrads

In an experience akin to the adrenaline rush of pitching to the worldly dragons on dragons den, BA (Hons) Events Management and BA (Hons) Leisure Marketing undergrads from BU’s School of Tourism have been pitching their ideas to Dorset’s top businesses. Three of the business which have taken their chosen students idea forward includes Aruba,… Read more » about Top Dorset dragons implement pitches from BU undergrads

Bournemouth University stands out at World Travel Market Workshop

On Friday 22nd June Claire Taylor, Student Experience Administrator, and Anna Jones, Social Media Administrator for the School of Tourism at Bournemouth University attended the World Travel Market workshop in preparation for the World Travel Market in November. The day was attended by exhibitors and PR’s wanting to learn about the best ways to make… Read more » about Bournemouth University stands out at World Travel Market Workshop

BU’s John Fletcher speaks to BBC Radio 4 about the changing economics of UK tourism

  Professor John Fletcher spoke to BBC Radio 4’s Face the Facts programme today about the economy of the UK Tourism industry, and what patterns are expected to arise in the near future. John revealed that the UK tourism industry is the 3rd largest export after the chemical and financial industries, and it affects every… Read more » about BU’s John Fletcher speaks to BBC Radio 4 about the changing economics of UK tourism

Greek Euro crisis, does it mean a cheap holiday?

With Greece in the news recently regarding their position in the Euro, Professor John Fletcher, Director, International Centre for Tourism & Hospitality Research at BU discusses the effects of this on tourism with the potential of cheaper holidays. Prof Fletcher said: ‘The economic crisis has already had a dramatic effect on tourism in Greece with the… Read more » about Greek Euro crisis, does it mean a cheap holiday?

Events students pitch in Dragons Den to CEO

  Events management students were challenged to a Dragons Den style entrepreneurial presentation on Tuesday 24 of April, fighting for the ‘investment’ of Tony Brown CEO of Beales department stores.   Other Dragons included Events Management Programme leader Pearl Morrison and Miguel Moital, Senior Lecturer in Events Management.   There were 4 presentations throughout the… Read more » about Events students pitch in Dragons Den to CEO

HE & Graduate Careers Convention

            Keith Hayman, Head of Continuing Professional Development attended the first Higher Education and Graduate Careers Convention at the Cannington Centre in January. Keith was invited to be a key note speaker at the convention. He  highlighted the importance of  the skills graduates could acquire during their studies Jeremy Kerswell,… Read more » about HE & Graduate Careers Convention

Launch of Elsevier’s Journal of Destination Marketing & Management

In response to the significant growth in the number of publications emerging in the field and an increase in interest from policymakers and practitioners in academic research on the theme of tourist destinations, Professor Alan Fyall (School of Tourism, Bournemouth University), Dr Brian Garrod (Aberystwyth University, UK) and Dr Youcheng Wang (University of Central Florida,… Read more » about Launch of Elsevier’s Journal of Destination Marketing & Management