We have previously bought you the news that one of graduates, Christy Hehir has been lucky enough to have her PhD research created into a book called Arctic Reflections. The book, “Arctic Reflections: Moments of inspiration, a life time of action”, is a result of seventeen young people from twelve different countries that visited… Read more » about MSc Tourism Graduate Christy Hehir launches her book Arctic Reflections
Research
FeiFei Xu Fusion Funded Trip to China
Feifei Xu has recently returned from her Fusion funded trip to China as part of her research on “The Gamification of Tourism, A Future Trend” Whilst she was in China, Feifei was able to launch her project at two Universities: Nanjing University, Nanjing and Donghua University, Shanghai. Feifei collected some primary and secondary research data… Read more » about FeiFei Xu Fusion Funded Trip to China
Hall and Woodhouse share their views on the Digital Destinations Project so far:
As part of the Digital Destinations Project, the companies involved have been asked to write up a blog of their experience so far. Below Hall and Woodhouse share their experiences: “Bournemouth University’s ‘Digital Destinations’ seminar last week was certainly an eye opener. From ‘social media gurus’ to complete beginners, we all want to learn how to most… Read more » about Hall and Woodhouse share their views on the Digital Destinations Project so far:
Philippa Hudson gets interviewed by two radio stations regarding her recent research on children’s lunchboxes
Last week senior lecturer Philippa Hudson was interviewed by Radio Solent and Radio Wessex regarding how clean children’s lunchboxes actually are. Philippa had already previously appeared in the Bournemouth Echo sharing her research on children’s lunchboxes. The research, by Philippa and dissertation student Hannah Walley, took place at a junior school in Dorset where… Read more » about Philippa Hudson gets interviewed by two radio stations regarding her recent research on children’s lunchboxes
Bournemouth University’s International Conference on Event Management introduces its Scientific Committee
The International Conference on Event Management (ICE 2013) is taking place in July under the theme “Making Waves in Event Management” Yesterday conference organiser Julie Whitfield announced who would be taking part in the scientific committee at the conference. The scientific committee consists of: Dr Julie Whitfield, Senior lecturer, Bournemouth University Dr Miguel Moital, Senior… Read more » about Bournemouth University’s International Conference on Event Management introduces its Scientific Committee
School of Tourism’s first Health and Tourism Café
This week the School of Tourism hosted their first Health and Tourism Ideas Café at the EBC in Bournemouth. Guests were invited to come along for a free lunch and to hear debates on the role of health within the Tourism industry. The Café was moderated by Dr Heather Hartwell titled ‘Healthy Tourism an Oxymoron?’…. Read more » about School of Tourism’s first Health and Tourism Café
An opportunity for PhD and Master Students to present your research!
E-poster presentations at The International Conference on Events Making Waves ICE2013 The e-poster conference is a great opportunity for PhD and Master Students to present their research to scholars and practitioners at The International Conference on Events (ICE2013) and 10th AEME Forum taking place 3-5 July at Bournemouth University. Please submit your proposals under one… Read more » about An opportunity for PhD and Master Students to present your research!
The Digital Destinations Project start their workshops with businesses and E-Marketing students
This week the Digital Destinations project, that launched back in October (See here), started its seminars with businesses and students. The aim of the project is to capture change in the adoption and use of digital technologies and to develop a strong, competitive local tourism economy. Through increased understanding and use of emerging digital technologies,… Read more » about The Digital Destinations Project start their workshops with businesses and E-Marketing students
Dr Maharaj Vijay Reddy to assess the impact of the Japanese Tohoku Tsunami
Taken from the BU Research Blog Congratulations to Dr Maharaj Vijay Reddy from the School of Tourism who has received a small grant from the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation (GBSF) London for his pilot research on the impact of the Tohoku Pacific Tsunami. The Tohoku Pacific earthquake (8.9 magnitude) and the tsunami that followed have… Read more » about Dr Maharaj Vijay Reddy to assess the impact of the Japanese Tohoku Tsunami
Professor Dimitrios Buhalis contributes to the Smart Cities Innovation and the future of City Tourism panel at the UNWTO Global Summit as UNWTO launch One Billion Tourists: One Billion Opportunities Campaign
Professor Dimitrios Buhalis of Bournemouth University and President of IFITT contributed to the Smart Cities Innovation and the future of City Tourism panel at the UNWTO Global Summit on City Tourism in Istanbul. Professor Buhalis said as “Global tourism is reaching 1 billion, international tourism is becoming a global industry regenerating economies and regions contributing… Read more » about Professor Dimitrios Buhalis contributes to the Smart Cities Innovation and the future of City Tourism panel at the UNWTO Global Summit as UNWTO launch One Billion Tourists: One Billion Opportunities Campaign