The Festival Impact Monitor project seeks develop an event evaluation approach to overcome the limitations of existing qualitative (external validity) and quantitative (internal validity) methods.
Research
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
A year since we were all watching the Olympics!
Event Management Lecturer Debbie Sadd is undertaking a research project which involves interviewing volunteers from London 2012. Debbie was not only a Games Maker but also a Torch Bearer for London 2012. Although it is a year since many people volunteered at the Games, Debbie along with her colleague Dr Ana Adi from the Media… Read more » about A year since we were all watching the Olympics!
Barbara Neuhofer awarded ITT PhD Student of the Year Prize at ITT’s Annual Chairman’s Summer Cocktails
Last week Barbara Neuhofer was awarded the ITT PhD Student of the Year prize during the ITT’s Annual Chairman’s Summer Cocktails. Barbara was nominated by Professor Dimitrios Buhalis, who has worked closely with Barbara in the e-Tourism lab. This is Dimitrios’ 2nd student in a row that has received the prestigious award as his PhD… Read more » about Barbara Neuhofer awarded ITT PhD Student of the Year Prize at ITT’s Annual Chairman’s Summer Cocktails
Dr Tim Breitbarth and a final year Sports Management student win best paper at the Academy of Marketing Conference 2013
Back in early July Dr Tim Breitbarth attended the Academy of Marketing Conference 2013 hosted by the University of South Wales in Cardiff. Tim presented the paper “Downstream indirect reciprocity: explaining and measuring consumer reactions to sport clubs’ corporate social responsibility activities” which was co-authored by himself, Dr Stefan Walzel, German Sport University, Cologne and John… Read more » about Dr Tim Breitbarth and a final year Sports Management student win best paper at the Academy of Marketing Conference 2013
First International Meeting UNWTO.TedQual Students’ Advisory Board
Bournemouth University will be hosting the first meeting of the UNWTO.TedQual Students’ Advisory Board from September 4th-6th 2013. The Advisory Board has been created with the goal to learn from and share with future tourism professionals their thoughts, worries, aspirations and commitments once accessing the labour market. To this aim, students from around the world… Read more » about First International Meeting UNWTO.TedQual Students’ Advisory Board