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Miguel Moital takes part in IHG Trend Report Debate 2013

Last week, Senior Lecturer Miguel Moital took part in an event which launched the IHG Trends Report, compiled by The Futures Company. The report called “The new kinship economy: from travel experiences to travel relationships” looks at specific trends and how they are going to affect the travel industry in the next 10 years. Miguel… Read more » about Miguel Moital takes part in IHG Trend Report Debate 2013

Dr Tim Breitbarth invited to SRH Hochschule Heidelberg as part of a continuing partnership

  At the end of February, Dr Tim Breitbarth was invited to SRH Hochschule Heidelberg by Prof Dr Sebastian Kaiser and Prof Dr Christian Keller (Head of Sports and Events Management; see photos).  SRH is the oldest and largest private university for applied sciences in Germany. Bournemouth University has developed a strong partnership with the SRH… Read more » about Dr Tim Breitbarth invited to SRH Hochschule Heidelberg as part of a continuing partnership

School of Tourism showcases its CPD Programme at the Hotel and Catering Show 2013

Last week Bournemouth University School of Tourism showcased it’s CPD Programme at the Hotel and Catering Show 2013. As well as exhibitions from companies in the hospitality industry, the show also included live food demonstrations from some prestigious chefs and restaurants. The School of Tourism were there to showcase their CPD programme. Keith Hayman, BU’s… Read more » about School of Tourism showcases its CPD Programme at the Hotel and Catering Show 2013

Invitation to attend the Bournemouth University and Macau IFT Video Conference on the 21st March

On the 21st March, Bournemouth University will be hosting its annual video conference with Macau IFT. This year’s conference has the topic of World Heritage. The conference will be held in PG146 on Talbot Campus from 9.00am to 12.00pm The conference is opne to all students and aims to enhance the academic exchange between IFT… Read more » about Invitation to attend the Bournemouth University and Macau IFT Video Conference on the 21st March

Bournemouth University visits Nepal

Four senior academics from Bournemouth University are on an official three-day visit to Nepal during February 26-28. They are: Prof. Dr. Holger Schutkowski, Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor of Bournemouth University and Deputy Dean of the School of Applied Sciences, Dr. Richard Shipway, Associate Dean: International Engagement in the School of Tourism, Prof Dr. Edwin van Teijlingen,… Read more » about Bournemouth University visits Nepal

Barbara Neuhofer presents at the CAUTHE Conference 2013

PhD Researcher, Barbara Neuhofer has just returned from presenting at the CAUTHE Conference 2013 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Barbara presented her paper that she co-authored with Professor Dimitrios Buhalis and Professor Adele Ladkin, titled “Experiences, Co-creation and Technology: A conceptual approach to enhance tourism experiences” at the conference. Back in November, Barbara was awarded the… Read more » about Barbara Neuhofer presents at the CAUTHE Conference 2013

Sean Beer and Philip Long contribute chapters to new book on Cultural Tourism

School of Tourism lecturers Sean Beer and Philip Long have recently contributed chapters to The Routledge Handbook of Cultural Tourism. The book explores and critically evaluates the debates and controversies in the field of Tourism. It brings together leading specialists from a range of disciplinary backgrounds and geographical regions, to provide state-of-the-art theoretical reflection and… Read more » about Sean Beer and Philip Long contribute chapters to new book on Cultural Tourism

School of Tourism’s Alexandra Correia is awarded her PhD

Last week, part time PhD student Alexandra Correia had her Viva Voce for her PhD titled “An examination of inter-business cooperation by wine and tourism small and medium-sized businesses in the Douro Valley of Portugal”. Alexandra was awarded her PhD subject to a few minor changes. Alexandra commented on the experience: “The completion of the… Read more » about School of Tourism’s Alexandra Correia is awarded her PhD

MSc Tourism Management Graduate Launches first book Arctic Reflections

We have previously bought you news about Christy Hehir, an MSc Tourism Management graduate who has written a book based on her PhD research in the Arctic. On January 28th the book, Arctic Reflections; a Moment of Inspiration, a Lifetime of Action was officially launched at the Museum of Natural Sciences in Brussels. Christy and… Read more » about MSc Tourism Management Graduate Launches first book Arctic Reflections

Hospitality Student wins the Employee of the Year Award for FJB: The Sandbanks Hotel

    Hospitality management student Kathleen Smart has recently been awarded Employee of the Year 2012 from her placement company FJB: The Sandbanks Hotel. Kathleen worked at the FJB: The Sandbanks Hotel from June 2011 – September 2012 as part of her placement year.  During the FJB Christmas party held in January, each of the… Read more » about Hospitality Student wins the Employee of the Year Award for FJB: The Sandbanks Hotel