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Dr Philip Alford in Austria to share knowledge about online marketing

Dr Philip Alford was invited by Bernard Wildauer of the Zillertal Tourism School to present to tourism teachers from all over Austria on the subject of online tourism marketing. The aim was to provide the teachers with specialist knowledge in the area of online marketing which they could then take back into the classroom. As… Read more » about Dr Philip Alford in Austria to share knowledge about online marketing

Winner of International PhD Student Competition

We are proud to announce that Barbara Neuhofer, who is one of ST’s excellent PhD students and also won the ITT PhD Student of the Year 2013 Award, has been selected as one of the winners for the International PhD Student Competition 2013. The School of Management, University of South Australia will host 15 of… Read more » about Winner of International PhD Student Competition

Bournemouth University’s School of Tourism Invited to Join the European Tourism Futures Institute

Nicole Ferdinand and Dr. Katherine King of the Events and Leisure Group in the School of Tourism were invited to attend the third annual meeting of the European Tourism Futures Institute (ETFI), which was held at the European Parliament in Brussels on September 16th-17th 2013. Among the items raised at the meeting was the Festival… Read more » about Bournemouth University’s School of Tourism Invited to Join the European Tourism Futures Institute

How community ownership could ensure the future of seaside piers

Dr Anya Chapman, School of Tourism and member of the National Piers Society comments on seaside tourism in The Guardian and the article How community ownership could ensure the future of seaside piers: A renovated pier attracts promenading tourists and becomes a valuable asset for locals and the adjacent town. Read the full story here… Read more » about How community ownership could ensure the future of seaside piers

WTM Technology Enabling Travel organized by IFITT

Dear Tourism and E-Marketing Enthusiasts! On November 4, 2013 the International Federation for Information Technology and Travel and Tourism (IFITT) invites you to join the event ‘WTM Technology Enabling Travel’ at the World Travel Market 2013. Event Details: The event will take place in form of a workshop themed ‘Gaming and Gamification in tourism: opening… Read more » about WTM Technology Enabling Travel organized by IFITT

National Coastal Tourism Academy Director is a BU Graduate

The National Coastal Tourism Academy has named Tourism Studies graduate Samantha Richardson as its new director. A high-flyer, Samantha has a wealth of experience in the tourism industry, most recently as Business Development Manager for Shore Operations at Carnival UK, the world’s largest cruise line operator. She has also work for P&O Cruises, Salisbury Cathedral,… Read more » about National Coastal Tourism Academy Director is a BU Graduate

Bruce Grant-Braham’s new book for drivers

Director of the Motor Sport Research Centre at Bournemouth University and Dorset Motoring author, Bruce Grant-Braham has recently written a book for drivers called the “RAC essential drivers’ handbook” Bruce has pooled advice from a team of the County’s experts to offer valuable advice to car drivers nationwide. Bruce, previously known for his motor sport… Read more » about Bruce Grant-Braham’s new book for drivers

Janet Dickinson begins work on the 6th Sense campsite app

School of Tourism lecturer Janet Dickinson has been working on a research project with other academics called The 6th Transport project and they have recently started trails of the 6th Sense campsite app. The RCUK funded project is designed to explore new ways to bring about more sustainable transport. The research vision is to understand… Read more » about Janet Dickinson begins work on the 6th Sense campsite app