Research

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

Student Research Assistants – positions available

Student Research Assistants – positions available http://blogs.bournemouth.ac.uk/research/2016/11/18/student-research-assistants-awarded-projects/ These positions are now open – please apply if you are interested The following ones are on tourism and hospitality – Feel free to inform colleagues Student Research Assistants – awarded projects Fusion Investment Fund, Student Engagement, student research Rachel All assessments are now in and the awarded Student Research Assistantships… Read more » about Student Research Assistants – positions available

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,

Looking for Gay men working in the hospitality industry for research project

Looking for Gay men working in the hospitality industry for research project  Research on Gay men, identity management and the hospitality industry as a ‘gay friendly’ space. Research by Dr Simon Roberts Bournemouth University Please contact Simon either by phone 07813880272 or by email sroberts@bournemouth.ac.uk Information for participants I would like to invite you to… Read more » about Looking for Gay men working in the hospitality industry for research project

Prof Dimitrios Buhalis speaking today on #smart #coastal #seaside #tourism at @nctacademy #london #conference  

Prof Dimitrios Buhalis speaking today on #smart #coastal #seaside #tourism at @nctacademy #london #conference Annual Coastal Tourism Forum: Shore Potential – Addressing the Coastal Tourism Challenge https://coastaltourismacademy.co.uk/coastal-tourism-forum This event breaks new ground for everyone involved in the business of coastal tourism. With holidays to the coast the backbone of domestic tourism for decades, the dip… Read more » about Prof Dimitrios Buhalis speaking today on #smart #coastal #seaside #tourism at @nctacademy #london #conference  

19th October 2016 A day with Hon. Dr Peter Long of TUI and Royal Mail

Honorary Dr Peter Long will be visiting us on Wednesday 19th October. He will deliver a lecture from 10.30-11.15 in the Share LT. Peter will speak about and take questions on his outstanding and prominent career in the travel industry and on his role as President of the Family Holiday Association, the leading charity that works… Read more » about 19th October 2016 A day with Hon. Dr Peter Long of TUI and Royal Mail

Proud to support the Dorset Magazine Food, Drink and Farming Awards 2016 @LifeFoodAwards

The Department of Tourism and Hospitality Bournemouth University is proud to support the Dorset Magazine Food, Drink and Farming Awards 2016. As a world leader in Food research Bournemouth University is lucky to work with the Dorset Food community, a renowned region for its top-notch produce and the passion of the people who work in the industry…. Read more » about Proud to support the Dorset Magazine Food, Drink and Farming Awards 2016 @LifeFoodAwards

Dr Duncan Light on (Dis)ordering the City: Buildings, Bodies and Urban Space

(Dis)ordering the City: Buildings, Bodies and Urban Space http://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/events/view/events/3567 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 6.00 PM – 8.00 PM Emily Speed in conversation with Duncan Light As part of the Practising Place programme, In Certain Places is proud to present an evening with artist Emily Speed in conversation with human geographer Dr Duncan Light, hosted by… Read more » about Dr Duncan Light on (Dis)ordering the City: Buildings, Bodies and Urban Space

Bournemouth University event at the World Travel Market WTM: eTourism: Disrupting innovations for Tourism and Hospitality

WTM eTourism: Disrupting innovations for Tourism and Hospitality Monday 7th November 2016, 10:30 – 12:15   WTM Inspire Theatre – EU475 FREE event – need to have access to the World Travel Market on Monday https://bu-ifitt-wtm.eventbrite.co.uk http://www.wtmlondon.com/en/Sessions/28215/eTourism-Disrupting-innovations-create-opportunities-and-challenges-the-tourism-and-hospitality-industry Disrupting innovations generate significant market structure changes, modifying the operating practices, industry structure and dominant logic. This structural change is affecting… Read more » about Bournemouth University event at the World Travel Market WTM: eTourism: Disrupting innovations for Tourism and Hospitality

New publication Brown, L., Richards, B. (2016) Media Representations of Islam in Britain: A Sojourner Perspective Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs, 36, 3, 350-263

New publication byAssociate Professor Dr Lorraine Brown Brown, L., Richards, B. (2016) Media Representations of Islam in Britain: A Sojourner Perspective Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs, 36, 3, 350-263 This paper presents findings from a qualitative study on international Muslim students’ perceptions of media portraits of Islam. 18 students were interviewed; they came from a… Read more » about New publication Brown, L., Richards, B. (2016) Media Representations of Islam in Britain: A Sojourner Perspective Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs, 36, 3, 350-263