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BU has a huge network of successful alumni living all over the world – and we’re asking for your help to nominate them for a 2017 Alumni Award, supported by the British Council and Education UK.
These awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our alumni’s outstanding achievements.
Winners and finalists are leaders in their fields who have used their experience of studying at a UK university to make a positive contribution to their communities, professions and countries.
Alumni can nominate themselves, but if you know of a student who studied here at BU and has gone on to achieve exceptional success, you can nominate on their behalf. Please visit the Alumni Awards website to find out full details on how to enter, including the eligibility criteria.
Taking place in 14 locations, UK alumni in every continent will be celebrated at prestigious award ceremonies in Egypt, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Turkey and the USA. Please note that in order to nominate, alumni must be currently residing in one of these countries.
Key dates
For full details, please head to the Alumni Awards website, and take a look at the British Council Facebook and British Council twitter as well as the Education UK Facebook and Education UK twitter accounts.
If you do choose to nominate, please email alumni@bournemouth.ac.uk to make the team aware of your submission. |
ESRC Festival of Social Science 2016, Innovations in hospitality and travel – Nov 10th
ESRC Festival of Social Science 2016, Innovations in hospitality and travel
November 10 @ 10:00 am – 13:00 pm
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This half-day event will present the innovations that have been introduced to the travel and hospitality industry via cutting edge social science research.
When is the best time to book a flight or a hotel? How can companies make money by applying dynamic pricing techniques? The talk will answer to these questions and will cover innovative payment mechanisms applied in restaurants. You will also have the chance to find out about the role of menu design in shaping more responsible food choices.
Hear from BU researchers and marketing professionals reporting on the outcome of real-life experiements and business intervention and join in the debate to find out how research is impacting on innovation in the travel and hospitality industries.
Event Programme:
10.00 -11:45 Dynamic pricing, best time to book and new pricing mechanisms( Dr. Giampaolo Viglia, Professor Claudio Piga from Keele University and the staff from HOTS Business game)
11:45-12.00 Tea/coffee break
12.00 -13.00 Innovations in food, technology, and menu labeling (Dr. Viachaslau Filimonau, Prof Adele Ladkin, Prof. Heather Hartwell and Dr. Sean Beer)
CLICK here to register for this event
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/innovations-in-hospitality-and-travel-registration-27211035941
Bournemouth University event at the World Travel Market WTM: eTourism: Disrupting innovations for Tourism and Hospitality
WTM eTourism: Disrupting innovations for Tourism and Hospitality
Monday 7th November 2016, 10:30 – 12:15 WTM Inspire Theatre – EU475
FREE event – need to have access to the World Travel Market on Monday
Disrupting innovations generate significant market structure changes, modifying the operating practices, industry structure and dominant logic. This structural change is affecting the organizational networks and the services tourism players are supposed to use to perform well in markets. Both opportunities and challenges emerge for the whole tourism and hospitality industry. Relationships between players change as their respective roles change; this is driven by e-commerce / e-business and disruptive innovation. For instance hotels, thanks to e-business technological platforms, can now use algorithms to set yield and revenue management strategies, monitor competition in real time and allow consumers to use mobile devices to access several services. In the tourism industry, many innovations have been initiated from companies in the information technology sector. Generally, Information technology is revolutionizing products, services and markets.
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CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
Kevin May Tnooz.com
Mario Hardy Pacific Asia Tourism Association, Thailand
Nathaniel Green, DUETTO Research, USA
Richard Hatter Hotel Icon, Hong Kong
Andy Owen-Jones, BD4Travel, Germany
Matthew Gardiner, UnderTheDoormat, UK
Dr Barbara Neuhofer on technology and its impact on tourism
Dr Barbara Neuhofer explains the impact of technology t on tourism
New publication Brown, L., Richards, B. (2016) Media Representations of Islam in Britain: A Sojourner Perspective Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs, 36, 3, 350-263
New publication byAssociate Professor Dr Lorraine Brown
Brown, L., Richards, B. (2016) Media Representations of Islam in Britain: A Sojourner Perspective Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs, 36, 3, 350-263
This paper presents findings from a qualitative study on international Muslim students’ perceptions of media portraits of Islam. 18 students were interviewed; they came from a range of countries so that a diversity of opinion could be gathered. The paper reveals that participants perceived the representation of Islam in the British media to be negative, being associated with conservatism, economic backwardness and terrorism. Participants criticised the media’s tendency towards the homogenisation of Muslims and of Muslim countries. They also called on media organisations to balance the negative portrait of Islam with positive news stories and to be more responsible in their reporting of terrorism. Interestingly, their direct consumption of UK media was limited, pointing to the possibility that their views were either ‘discursively’ driven or were the product of ‘passive media consumption’.
Introduction
Global competition for the recruitment of international students is increasing as international education has become a major export industry at the university level, generating foreign exchange and economic benefits for universities and receiving destinations[i] . In the UK context, the Higher Education Statistics Agency[ii] estimated that there were 405,800 international students registered in British Higher Education in 2009/2010, making up approximately 16% of the total UK student population. In recognition of the importance of this income source, institutions are increasingly seeking to understand the issues facing international students in a bid to improve their product[iii]. Research into the international student experience has, therefore, steadily grown, focusing on adjustment to the new society and to the new academic culture[iv].
Among the issues faced by international students in a new culture are racism and religious intolerance. Research has found that international Muslim students in particular experienced verbal and physical abuse whilst studying in England[v]. Further, there is dissatisfaction with the way the British news media misrepresented Islam, which was seen to fuel prejudice[vi]. The findings presented in this paper derive from a research project that aimed to explicitly explore international Muslim student perceptions of media representations of Islam. Little previous research has been done on the topic, and none from the sojourner perspective.
The international sojourn is defined as a temporary between-culture stay[vii]. While there is some debate about the extent and directness of ‘media effects’ upon audiences, it is widely believed amongst media scholars that the media are powerful influences on public attitudes and behaviour[viii] as well as on the well-being of those targeted by negative media messages[ix]. The authors believe that sojourners’ experiences of the media-saturated environment in the country they are visiting is an important research topic.
New book edited by Professor Stephen Page : The Routledge Handbook of Tourism in Asia
Michael Hall and Stephen Page, 2017, The Routledge Handbook of Tourism in Asia
Editors
C. Michael Hall is Professor of Marketing, University of Canterbury, New Zealand; Docent in Geography, Oulu University; Visiting Professor, Linneaus University, and Senior Research Fellow, University of Johannesburg. Author and editor of over 80 books, he has published widely on tourism, sustainability, governance and food issues.
Stephen J. Page is Professor of Tourism, School of Tourism, Bournemouth University, and author and editor of 36 books on tourism, leisure and events and Associate Editor of the journal Tourism Management.
About the Book
Asia is regarded as the fastest growing area for international and domestic tourism in the world today and over the next 20 years. Given the economic, social and environmental importance of tourism in the region there is a need for a comprehensive and readable overview of the critical debates and controversies in tourism in the region and the major factors that are affecting tourism development both now and in the foreseeable future.
This Handbook is an ambitious survey of the region and its continued growth and development as a key tourism region as a receiver and generator of tourism, with a high proportion of intra-regional travel. The book is divided into five sections. This first section provides an introduction to the region and context to the nationally focused chapters. The next three sections are then broadly based on the three UNWTO Asian regions: southeast Asia, south and central Asia and east and north-east Asia providing readers with a valuable snapshot of tourism at various scales, and from various approaches and positions with the concluding section considers future prospects for tourism in Asia. The handbook is interdisciplinary in coverage and is also international in scope through its authorship and content. It presents a range of perspectives and understanding of the processes and forces shaping tourism in this fascinating and dynamic region of global tourism activity.
This is essential reading for students, researches and academics interested in Tourism in the growth region of Asia now and in the future.
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Job: Associate Professor/Processor Hospitality & Tourism Marketing Management (Job Ref: FMG73) Bournemouth University
Associate Professor/Processor Hospitality & Tourism Marketing Management (Job Ref: FMG73) Bournemouth University
https://www1.bournemouth.ac.uk/professorial-recruitment-campaign deadline soon 26 Sept
Professorial Recruitment Campaign
Key information
Salary:Professor- Starting salary from £60,216 – £66,454 with further progression opportunities to £82,489 / Associate Professor- Starting salary from £55,389 – £58,754 per annum with further progression opportunities to £68,115
Date advertised:Friday, August 26, 2016
Closing date:Monday, September 26, 2016 – midnight
The University is investing in the growth of the Faculty of Management in order to enhance our academic reputation through excellent teaching and learning underpinned by impactful research in a global environment. Knowledge development and education is at the heart of the Faculty and we are proud to offer an excellent portfolio of programmes including MSc Finance related courses allowing for various specialisations including Economics, MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship, MBA, BA (Hons) Business Studies, and MSc programmes in Tourism and Hospitality Management.
The Faculty combines academic excellence and expertise from the areas of business and management, economics and tourism, which is documented by highly successful submissions to UoA 19 (Business and Management Studies) and UoA 26 (Sports and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism) in the recent Research Excellence Framework 2014. Successful applicants are expected to demonstrate research leadership and to engage in cutting edge research which enhances their contribution to high quality education.
We currently seek applications for Professor or Associate Professor from suitably qualified candidates in the areas below: Hospitality & Tourism Marketing Management (Job Ref: FMG73)
A Professor/Associate Professor will provide academic and managerial leadership in an area related to those above. Sustained networks with industry and relationships with professional bodies are highly valued in this role alongside a track record in publications and bidding. Successful candidates are expected to engage in the activities of the Faculty of Management and the wider University. Opportunities for professional and research development will be provided.
You will be qualified to Doctorate level or equivalent in a relevant field. You will have demonstrated global research leadership and you will be committed to a culture of academic excellence and continuous improvement.
For further information and discussion or the opportunity for an informal visit, please contact – Hospitality & Tourism – Professor Dimitrios Buhalis on 01202 961517 or via dbuhalis@bournemouth.ac.uk
Please note – Interview dates: Monday 21 November 2016
The 2017 Bournemouth Tourism Awards officially launched at Bournemouth University!
140 business leaders and students from the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Bournemouth University and Bournemouth and Poole College gathered together for the launch of the 11th Bournemouth Tourism Awards!
The 2016 Bournemouth Tourism Awards were coined as Bournemouth’s business event of the year and the 11th year is all set to be better than ever. The launch staged in the brand new Fusion Building atBournemouth University saw Dignitaries, VIPs, sponsors, past winners and finalists, rub shoulders and network alongside business leaders, students and lecturers as they gathered together on 21st September 2016 to launch the Bournemouth Tourism Awards. The awards celebrate the achievements of local businesses and their contribution to beautiful Bournemouth and the surrounding towns.
The Awards kicked off with a spectacular launch event in the new Fusion Building at Bournemouth University. Guests were welcomed to The Bournemouth University by students studying tourism and hospitality, whilst Bournemouth and Poole College Catering and Hospitality students created mouth-watering canapes washed down with award winning Pothecary Gin and tonics, superb wines or soft drinks.
The Mayor of Bournemouth Councillor Edward Coope and Mayoress Mrs Janet Coope, Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress of Christchurch Cllr Nicholas Geary and Mrs Gillian Geary, The Chairman of East Dorset District Council Cllr David Shortell and Elizabeth Shortell and Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress of Wimborne Minster Cllr Terry Wheeler & Mrs Pauline Wheeler were all in attendance to support the Launch event.
The sponsors and partners already on board, supporting the 2017 awards include; Berendsen,Bournemouth English Book Centre, Comax UK, Signature Catering Co., Waste Management Facilities,Pothecary Gin, Templar Wines, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth and Poole College. Returning sponsors and partners include The Bournemouth Daily Echo, Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce, The Bournemouth Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID), Wave 105, Amica Live,Grizzly and Bournecoast.
Said Des Simmons, Chairman of Bournemouth Tourism Management Board (BTMB) and Managing Director of Bournecoast Ltd. “The Bournemouth Tourism Awards were a huge success in 2016 and we need your support to ensure the 2017 awards are better than ever. The forthcoming awards offer the chance for the hotels outside of Bournemouth to enter, so, Christchurch, Poole, Wimborne and other areas in the BH post code can now enter for the first time EVER as we recognise that many visitors come to Bournemouth and help the economy but stay in areas away from the beach or the town.
The awards are there to give businesses and individuals the recognition they so deserve and celebrate those who go the extra mile and offer a world class experience. The awards are for businesses and for individuals and help you to build on YOUR successes. I hope that we will have as much, if not more support for the awards again this year.”
Said Jackie Phillipson Co-Founder of ROUTEpr the company responsible for the awards said, “The Awards are a great chance for businesses to shine. You can be nominated or you can enter yourselves. When you enter the awards it gives you a chance to take a look at your business and showcase your areas of excellence and expertise. Winning or being a finalist delivers great PR and kudos for your staff and suppliers, and showcases your credibility and generates positive PR. The awards are staged thanks to the support of the sponsors and partners, they offer a chance to celebrate in style, as well as develop business opportunities and network. This year, we are delighted to be working with the students, they will give a new purpose and dimension to the awards, as the future of the tourism and hospitality industry.”
The Bournemouth Tourism Awards are now open for nominations and for entries. Take a look at our Gallery for more photos of the evening.
Get involved – the Bournemouth University Global Talent Programme (GTP)
New for the academic year 2016/17, is the Global Talent Programme (GTP). The GTP is about helping students to develop and evidence the attributes they need to succeed in today’s global workplace. The GTP brings together BU’s central extra-curricular employability offer under one banner subsuming the Student Development Award and Post-Graduate Development Award. On this page you will find out a bit more about the programme, what it entails, and how you could help support it.
What is the Global Talent Programme (GTP)? This unique programme has been created with employers to help students demonstrate they have the attributes needed to work in a truly global way, crossing physical and cultural boundaries to deliver outstanding results.
How does it work? The GTP focuses on themes key to the global workplace of the future: global citizenship, collaboration, skills development, research and innovation. These are relevant attributes employers are looking for – regardless of what degree or discipline students are studying. Being part of the GTP involves just a few hours of a student’s time a week when they will work towards achieving a number of badges (dependent on their level of study) and ultimately the Global Talent Award. To gain badges, students will need to engage in a series of lectures and events, undertaking various activities and online challenges. They can also use their interests in all kinds of extra-curricular activities.
Get involved! Sign up https://www1.bournemouth.ac.uk/discover/global/global-talent-programme
Bournemouth University International Conference – The Visitors’ Economy: Strategies and Innovations
Bournemouth University International Conference –
The Visitors’ Economy: Strategies and Innovations
Monday 4th- Wednesday 6th September 2017 https://goo.gl/ckcuHU
Please email abstracts to: DepTHconference2017@bournemouth.ac.uk
Bournemouth University Department of Tourism and Hospitality is pleased to invite you to
the international conference on The Visitors’ Economy: Strategies and Innovations, organised
in collaboration with our global partners. The conference brings together leading academics
and industry researchers to exchange and share their experiences, knowledge and ideas on
all aspects of the visitors’ economy. In addition to our conference scientific sessions,
we would like to invite you to visit Bournemouth. We look forward to welcoming you.
