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Vicki Wolf from ABTA will be on campus on Wednesday 25th October to talk to students about their 1 month internship opportunity and the national essay competition.
You are strongly urged to attend and we are very keen to have strong entries into the national ABTA competition . You can book a place by clicking on this link https://mycareerhub.bournemouth.ac.uk/students/events/detail/761411 and there is a previous announcement on MyBU
Richard Ward Undergraduate Hospitality programme Leader and Institute of Hospitality Southern Branch Chairman will be presenting tonight a keynote address to the members of Poole Rotary Club on ‘Strategies for implementation of the General Data Protection Regulations within Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure businesses’.
View Stefan Mirevski’s LinkedIn Profile
As the hotel’s general manager, Mirevski will oversee the day-to-day operations of this prestigious 439-room landmark property, continuing to build upon the hotel’s reputation as a “home away from home” for the world’s most esteemed leaders, diplomats and heads of state. Stefan will spearhead all hotel operations with a focus on the development of new guest service programming and identification of revenue-driving sales and marketing initiatives. Positioned in the hotel’s leading role, Mirevski will build a high-performing executive team, motivating them to consider new tactics that will exceed guest satisfaction, improve operational productivity and enhance profitability in order to surpass property goals and push the hotel’s development forward as a top leisure and business destination in New York City.
No stranger to the Hilton family, Mirevski most recently served as general manager at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Crystal City National Airport hotel in Arlington, Virginia where he contributed to the strategic development of the hotel and garnered multiple award wins for improved guest experience, sales profit maximization and revenue growth. Previously, Mirevski held the role of director of operations at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner where he oversaw a $45 million property renovation and implemented a property-wide labor management and operational effectiveness project. As director of front office operations at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC, Mirevski managed the day-to-day operations and administration of the entire front office department.
Born and raised in Bulgaria, Mirevski’s hospitality career began in Europe, serving in managerial positions at prestigious hotels including the Forum Inter-Continental and Kapetanios Bay Hotel, both located on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. He holds a bachelor of arts with distinction in hospitality management from Bournemouth University in the UK, a degree from the College of Tourism and Hotel Management in Cyprus and a hospitality management diploma from the American Hotel and Lodging Association. Mirevski speaks five languages and enjoys skiing, tennis, golf, gardening and traveling with his family.
We are pleased to announce that staff, both academic and professional support, can apply for funds to support these activities through Erasmus+ and Santander, under the Global Staff Mobility scheme.
Erasmus+ funds are a great way to build networks and gain experience.Erasmus+ staff mobility funds can be used to support travel, accommodation and subsistence of academic and professional support staff attending training at an organisation or institution in Europe. It can also be used for academic staff wishing to teach at a European university. To be eligible, BU needs to have an agreement with the proposed University – you can check which organisations we have inter-institutional agreements with at globalBU.
You can find all the necessary application forms, FAQs and guidance at Global Staff Mobility
Santander staff mobility funding can be used to support travel, accommodation and subsistence costs for staff wishing to develop research, education and professional practice projects. This fund is ideal to support academic and professional support staff travelling to an international university within the Santander network in order to develop a collaborative relationship.
More information, including advice and how to apply, can be found at Global Staff Mobility
The deadline for applications is 9am on Friday 3rd November 2017.
We will accept applications throughout the academic year but, where possible, we encourage submission during the advertised cycles.
2017 ATHE Annual Conference
NEW APPROACHES TO TOURISM LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION & RESEARCH ON COASTAL TOURISM
7th-8th December 2017 at The View Hotel, Eastbourne hosted by The School of Sport and Service Management, University of Brighton
CONFERENCE THEMES
We look forward to receiving submissions around the following themes:
New approaches to Tourism Learning in Higher Education
This theme picks up on new approaches in all aspects of curriculum and vocational development, teaching, learning and assessment in Tourism.
· New approaches to Tourism Learning in Higher Education: Curriculum Development
· New approaches to Tourism Learning in Higher Education: The Learning Experience
· New approaches to Tourism Learning in Higher Education: Assessment
· New approaches to Tourism Learning in Higher Education: Education, Industry or Government Partners
· New approaches to Tourism Learning in Higher Education: Professional Development
Coastal Tourism Research
This research theme reflects our 2017 conference location in Eastbourne, a classic and modern English seaside town.
· Social, cultural, economic or environmental dimensions of coastal tourism research
PhD Colloquium
We encourage PhD researchers to present one specific aspect of their research (for example, focus on a specific theoretical perspective, discuss a particular challenge in data collection, or illustrate one particular theme emerged from their findings).
· Progress in Tourism and Events
Abstract forms can be downloaded from the following links:
· Full Conference CFP and Abstract Form: 2017-ATHE ANNUAL CONFERENCE CFP 110917 V2
· PhD Colloquium CFP and Abstract Form: 2017 ATHECFP-PhD Colloquium V2
Abstracts should include background, practical implications, methods and/or data sources, and indicative findings of the paper. All abstracts will be subject to a review process.
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Online registration is now open. To avail of Early Bird rates, please register before 31st October: https://www.athe.org.uk/booking/
We look forward to welcome you at the conference in December!
ATHE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Our colleague Dr. Miguel Moital, Principal Academic in Events Management, Faculty of Management, recently traveled to Portugal and Spain to present his work. In Portugal, Miguel talked to students from the Masters in Tourism Management at the UCP – Portuguese Catholic University (Braga Campus). BU has an Erasmus agreement with UCP for staff exchange. Miguel talked about key issues in academic writing, presenting material from his e-book on the topic.
TERMATALIA – 17th International Exhibition of Thermal Tourism, Health and Wellness is “the only specialized fair in the world that represents a thermal bridge between Europe and Latin America, bringing together professionals from more than 25 countries”. TERMATALIA alternates between Ourense (Galicia), where it originates, and a Latin -American country (next year it will take place in Iguaçu, Brazil). Ourense features many thermal baths which feed off from the natural hot springs, with a number of both public pools (free to use) and private pools (fee paying, tough €6 will pay for 2 hours on the best one) scattered along and around the Miño river.
Really excited with a range of events we organise to facilitate global cocreation and knowledge development. Call for papers and presentations are out. Join us and be part of the debate for the global future of tourism and hospitality.
SMART TOURISM : Big data, artificial intelligence and robotics revolutions
Wednesday 8 November 2017 SMART TOURISM 14:00-15:00 WTM Inspire Theatre- World Travel Market
Tourism and Hospitality @ Bournemouth University Employability day – 22nd November 2017 https://www.facebook.com/events/1857474707909928/
Bournemouth University Tourism and Hospitality Fusion Conference 1st and 2nd February 2018 Grange City Hotel London
22-25 May 2018 Council for Hospitality Management Education CHME 2018 Conference
Bournemouth University http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/CHME Deadline for papers 26th January 2018
EMAC2018, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland http://www.emac-2018.org/ Deadline for papers 5th December 2017
Professor Adam Blake, Bournemouth University to contribute to Great British Tourism – Brexit and Beyond Policy-UK Forum
Great British Tourism – Brexit and Beyond
Maintaining the UK’s Competitive Edge and Supporting Local Visitor Economies
Policy-UK Forum: Thursday, 19th October 2017, 08:30 – 13.00, Central London
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With a keynote presentation from: Giles Smith Head of Tourism, Heritage and Cultural Diplomacy, Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive, Airlines UK; Adrian Barsby, Chair, Welsh Tourism Alliance; Malcolm Bell, Chief Executive, Visit Cornwall; Adam Blake, Bournemouth University; John Guthrie, Employment Advisor, British Hospitality Association; Kurt Janson, Director, Tourism Alliance; Anthony Pickles, Head of Tourism Affairs, Visit Britain; Chris Veitch, Trustee, Tourism for All; Alan Wardle, Public Affairs Director, ABTA; Deirdre Wells, Chief Executive, UK Inbound; and David Weston, Chief Executive, The Bed and Breakfast Association.
Attending this event will offer an opportunity to join the debate and help shape Britain’s future tourist offer; join discussion on building a collaborative approach to developing local visitor economies and the wider tourism sector; analyse funding options for creating world class visitor experiences and products; and network with stakeholders and policy makers from across the sector.
Key issues for discussion:
View the full agenda here.
Places have already been reserved for representative from:
Abbey Ireland and UK; Alfa Leisureplex; CalMac Ferries; Cox and Kings; Daventry District Council; Destination Bristol; DWF; Expedia; Herald Hotels; Hilton; Historic Royal Palaces; JacTravel; M Assessment Services; Made Travel; Merlin Entertainments; Tourism Northern Ireland; Unique Home Stays; and University of Northampton.
Gracious Hospitality and Tourism International Conference 29 Nov – 1 Dec
Dusit Thani College, Bangkok, Thailand http://dusitconference.com/
Call for papers http://dusitconference.com/call-for-papers/
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Gracious Hospitality and Tourism International Conference 29 Nov – 1 Dec Dusit Thani College, Bangkok, Thailand |
Invited Speakers include :
Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul Minister of Tourism and Sports, Thailand
Suphajee Suthumpun Group Chief Executive Officer of Dusit Thani Public Company Limited
Prof. Sarote Phornprapha President of Dusit Thani College
Dr. Mario Hardy Chief Executive Officer of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)
Prof. Jafar Jafari, University of Wisconsin, USA
Nadhavathana Krishnamra Director –General, Department of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thailand
Yateendra Sinh CEO at Lausanne Hospitality Consulting SA Switzerland
Prof Cathy Hsu Chair Professor Hong Kong Polytechnic University China
Prote Setsuwan Vice President – Marketing, Bangkok Airways Thailand
Prof. Wiendu Nuryanti, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
Yoshiki Tsuji President of Tsuji Culinary Institute, Japan
Paolo Cuccia President of Gambero Rosso Holding S.p.A. Italy
Agnès Giboreau Research Director of Institut Paul Bocuse, France
Ragnar Fridriksson MD World Association of Chef Societies (WACS)
Nick Pisalyaput Co-Founder Faculty of Management and Strategy, Sasin Centre of Sustainability Management
Alex Mavro Co-Founder of the Corporate Responsibility & Ethics Association for Thai Enterprise (CREATE)
Suparattana Benjarongkul Deputy Chief Operating Officer of Rakbankerd
Prof. Carlos Costa, Director of the Department of Economics, Management and Tourism University of Aveiro, Portugal
Prof. Perry Hobson Pro Vice-Chancellor Global Engagement of Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Thanabordee Vajarasthira Managing Director ITC, Thailand
Yateendra Sinh CEO at Lausanne Hospitality Consulting SA Switzerland
Prof Peter O’Connor ESSEC Business School, France
Prof. Dimitrios Buhalis Head of Department Tourism and Hospitality, Bournemouth University UK
Yuthasak Supasorn Governor of Tourism Authority of Thailand
Siradej Donavanik Assistant Director of Hotel Investment, Dusit International
Andrew Lennox CEO of Koh Thai Tapas, UK
Nopparat Aumpa General Manager of Banyan Tree Hotel Bangkok
Andrew Jones Guardian of Sanctuary Resorts
Narun Wiwattanakrai Executive Director of Siam Wellness Group Public
Professor Dimitrios Buhalis was invited to do a keynote on smart tourism at the 22nd United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly in Chengdu, China.
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| Professor Dimitrios Buhalis keynote on Smart Tourism at UNWTO General Assembly |
This year’s 22nd session was attended by 1300 delegates from more than 150 countries including 60 Ministers of Tourism and representatives from 200 UNWTO Affiliate Members representing public and private organizations, destinations, NGOs and educational institutions.
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| Dimitrios Buhalis congratulates UNWTO Secretary General Dr Taleb Rifai for his contribution |
Dimitrios Buhalis had the opportunity to express gratitude and congratulate the UNWTO Secretary General Dr Taleb Rifai for his inspirational leadership of the organisation in the last 8 years and his incredible contribution to the world of tourism. Dr Rifai worked tirelessly to bring all actors and policies together to facilitate world tourism.
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| Dimitrios Buhalis congratulates and welcomes the new UNWTO Secretary-General elect Zurab Pololikashvili |
Dimitrios Buhalis also had the opportunity to congratulate and welcome the new UNWTO Secretary-General elect Zurab Pololikashvili and offering his support and expertise at his disposal.
For more information on the 22nd United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly in Chengdu, China see
https://www.facebook.com/pg/ProfessorDimitriosBuhalis/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1861039397253594
Best moments of the 22nd General Assembly #UNWTOGACHINA
https://twitter.com/i/moments/909420357425213441
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Twitter handle https://twitter.com/hashtag/UNWTOGAChina?src=hash
Day 3 http://cf.cdn.unwto.org/sites/all/files/docpdf/daily15sept.pdf
Day 4 http://cf.cdn.unwto.org/sites/all/files/docpdf/daily16sept.pdf
#UNWTOGAChina @unwto #China
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