Food and Drink and Tourism at Bournemouth University

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Academics at Bournemouth University and its predecessors have always had an interest in Food and Drink. Today the main focus for this work is the University’s Department of Tourism and Hospitality, with a team of 35 academic staff and over 1,000 undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students, making it one of the biggest and most prolific departments of its type in the world. Aspects of food and drink are studied in a wide range of contexts.ITT4

Currently Professor Heather Hartwell is leading a pan European project that aims to promote vegetable consumption among adolescents and the elderly. VeggiEAT is an industry-academic partnership led by the University, with European academic and industrial partners. The project is aimed at producing answers, amongst others, to that old question of how we get the kids to eat their greens. Dr Sean Beer is leading research on the authenticity of food. Authenticity is an important idea in that there is often a price premium for products that are labelled authentic; but what does the word authentic mean. Sean’s research with people living in Dorset has produced some surprising answers in a world where so few people actually cook, and eat with their friends and families. Both the Heather and Sean’s work featured in this year’s very successful FoodBIZ conference, which brought together industry and academics to share findings from research and take ideas forward within the areas of food, health and wellbeing.

seanMuch of the University’s food and drink teaching and research takes place within the broader context of the tourism and hospitality industries. Here Bournemouth academics work closely with key academic and industry professional bodies, for example hosting the Annual Hospitality Student Conference in London supported by speakers from companies such as Marriott International, Red Carnation Hotels, the Shangri-La Hotel, the Institute of Hospitality Management, Accor International, InterContinental Hotels and Whitbread Premier Inn. Bournemouth graduates develop the capacity to be involved in the more analytical, developmental and strategic perspectives of the food industries and develop insights into the issues affecting these industries through access to things such as visiting speakers from Hilton International, Fairmont Hotels, Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons and many more.

They are proud of industry collaborations that enable them to cocreate best professional practice through constant interaction and engagement. As Head of Department Professor Dimitrios Buhalis indicated, “We are privileged to work in Bournemouth and Poole, a living tourism and hospitality lab as well as to work with local food companies. This enables our research and teaching to have great relevance and impact in the global marketplace as well as in Dorset and the South West England.”

The University would welcome your involvement, engagement and interaction. Please contact Professor Buhalis (www.bournemouth.ac.uk/tourism).

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY for NCTA Tourism Conference in London NCTA Annual Coastal Tourism Forum 2106: Shore Potential – Addressing the Coastal Tourism Challenge

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We work with our partner the National Coastal Tourism Academy (NCTA) and we support their annual event in London on the 17th October
You can see the programme on https://coastaltourismacademy.co.uk/coastal-tourism-forum
This will be an important conference on Coastal Tourism and will attract policy makers

The Annual Coastal Tourism Forum Shore Potential: Addressing the Coastal Tourism Challenge featuring a line-up of top industry speakers, politicians and business leaders. This promises to be a stimulating and ground-breaking day for everyone involved in coastal tourism. Coastal Communities Minister Andrew Percy MP will present the keynote address, on a day packed with seminars, debates and new research leading up to the creation of a Vision for tourism on the coast. Sally Balcombe, Chief Executive of VisitBritain, Brigid Simmonds OBE, Chief Executive of the British Beer and Pub Association, and the New Economics Foundation’s expert on Coastal and Marine Environment, Fernanda Balata, will start the day looking at the big picture and providing insights into the current status of tourism and the coast. The latest research on coastal tourism will be presented by independent research companies BDRC Continental and One Minute to Midnight, covering the opportunities for growth on the coast in the off-peak period.

We have a very limited number of volunteer opportunities for our students who will help NCTA to operate the conference, from registrations, hosting the conference, helping speakers and supporting the organisers. NCTA will cover coach travel expenses for the day.
If you are interested send Professor Dimitrios Buhalis an email stating VOLUNTEER NCTA 2016 with 4 lines why you would like to volunteer for this event. Selected successful candidates will be called for a mini interview by the NCTA.

National Coastal Tourism Academy – Annual Coastal Tourism Forum 2016

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Annual Coastal Tourism Forum 2016:

nctaShore Potential – Addressing the Coastal Tourism Challenge

Monday 17 October 2016     9.15 – 4.30pm
Church House, Westminster, London
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https://coastaltourismacademy.co.uk/coastal-tourism-forum

This event breaks new ground for everyone involved in the business of coastal tourism. With holidays to the coast the backbone of domestic tourism for decades, the dip in visits in recent years has sounded an alarm bell. However, the tide has started to turn, with seaside holidays up seven per cent last year.

But growth is slower than other UK breaks. There is an urgent need to identify new opportunities to understand the coast’s unique challenges and create a clear direction for the future. At this Forum we’ll be unveiling new research, identifying national trends and highlighting new markets.

We will be sharing our Vision for the Coast but we need your expertise to help shape and deliver it.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to shape the future direction of coastal tourism nationally, share your expertise and network with the best in the industry.

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Who is it for?

This Forum is for you if you are involved with any of the following on the coast:

  • Destination Management Organisations
  • BID Managers
  • LEP representatives
  • Tourism Businesses
  • Attractions
  • Accommodation providers
  • Language Schools
  • Arts and Culture
  • Business Events
  • Transport and the Environment
  • Coastal Community Teams
  • Hospitality and Tourism University Faculties
  • Tourism Organisations
  • Tourism Consultants
  • Government Departments
  • National Parks/Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • Local Authority

Speakers

More details of all our speakers will follow shortly, but in brief:

The keynote address will be given by Northern Powerhouse and Coastal Communities Minister Andrew Percy MP.

Other speakers include:

Sally Balcombe
Chief Executive
VisitBritain / VisitEngland
Web: visitbritain.org / visitengland.com

Brigid Simmonds OBE
Chief Executive
British Beer & Pub Association
Web: beerandpub.com

Fernanda Balata
Project Lead, Coastal and Marine Environment
New Economics Foundation
Web: neweconomics.org

Jon Young
Research Director
BDRC Continental
Web: bdrc-continental.com

Phoebe Wynne
Research Manager
BDRC Continental
Web: bdrc-continental.com

Paul Laver
Founder, One Minute to Midnight
Web: oneminutetomidnight.life

Charlie Richards
Strategist, One Minute to Midnight
Web: oneminutetomidnight.life

Nick Hall
Founder and CEO
Digital Tourism Think Tank
Web: thinkdigital.travel

Matthew Thomson
Chief Executive
Fifteen Cornwall / Cornwall Food Foundation
Web: fifteencornwall.co.uk / cornwallfoodfoundation.org

Sally Shalam
Journalist and Tourism Consultant
Web: sallyshalam.co.uk

Carolyn Custerson
Chief Executive Officer
English Riviera Tourism Company Ltd (ERTC)
Web: englishrivieratourism.co.uk / englishriviera.co.uk

Jude Leitch
Director
Northumberland Tourism
Web: northumberlandtourism.org.uk / visitnorthumberland.com

Marcial Boo
Founder
Tour de Coast
Web: twobikes-onecoast.uk

Samantha Richardson

Director

National Coastal Tourism Academy

Web: coastaltourismacademy.co.uk

Conference Moderator: Alison Rice

Journalist

Programme

9.15 Registration & Coffee

10.00 NCTA Director’s Welcome

10.15 Keynote Speech

10.30 Coastal Tourism in 2016: The Big Picture Panel

11.40 Development opportunities for the Coast
Panel Presentation and seminar sessions unveiling brand new research and highlighting the most likely market segments to unlock growth on the coast

12.45 Fast-tracking Hospitality Careers
A snapshot of our successful UKCES project tackling hospitality staff recruitment and retention

13.15 Lunch
Networking opportunity

14.00 Keynote Address

14.15 Vision for the Coast

14.35 Achieving the Vision
Workshops exploring themes and methods of delivery

15.15 Coffee break

15.25 Panel Debate
Raising Awareness and Changing Perceptions of the Coast from the Inside and Out
Panelists including a journalist, brand director, coastal destination director and coastal tourism business
Q&As

16.20 Summary and close
Coastal Tourism – moving forward

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Venue and location

The Coastal Forum will be held at Church House, London, conveniently located in a quiet corner of Westminster, easily accessed by public transport.

Church House, Dean’s Yard, Westminster, London, SW1P 3NZ

One of the capital’s true hidden gems, Church House is set within Dean’s yard and offers a peaceful and green setting along with stunning views of Westminster Abbey whilst being only a few minutes’ walk from Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament and St James’s Park.

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Transport

Underground
St James Park 5 minute Walk
Westminister 7 minute walk
Victoria 15 minute walk
Waterloo 20 minute walk

Buses
Great Smith Street 88
Victoria Street 11, 24, 211, 148
Millbank 3, 77A, 159
Parliament Square 12, 53, 109

Santander Cycle Hire
Nearest docking station
Abbey Orchard Street, Westminster
Abingdon Green, Westminster

Accessibility
Great Smith Street entrance has convenient wheelchair access from street level and is closer to the lifts of the building.

  • Wheelchair access is available throughout the building
  • Specially adapted toilets on the lower ground floor

Directions

From St James Park
Leave the station via the Broadway exit and head down Tothill Street. When you reach the end, you will see Westminster Abbey. Cross over the road towards the Abbey. On your right you will see a small archway, go through the archway into Dean Yard and head towards the large building facing you at the end of the yard – Church House.

From Westminster
Leave the station via exit 4, turn right and walk to the first set of traffic lights on your left. Cross the road going towards the Houses of Parliament. Go straight ahead past the Houses of Parliament until you reach the next set of pedestrian lights. Turn right and walk past Westminster Abbey. At the end of the Abbey you will see a small archway on your left with a security cabin to the side. Go through the archway into Dean’s Yard. Church House is the large building facing you at the end.

From Victoria
Leave the station by the front door entrance. Cross the first road on the right (Vauxhall Bridge Road) and walk straight down Victoria Street for approximately 15 minutes until you reach Westminster Abbey. Standing in front of the Abbey , you will see a small archway. Go through the archway in to Dean’s Yard and head towards the large building facing you at the end of the yard- this is Church House

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PhD student, Sarah Price won the best PhD student paper award in the EuroCHRIE 2016

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priceso #BUProud of our PhD student, Sarah Price, who was first shortlisted as a finalist and then, despite a strong international competition, won the best PhD student paper award in the EuroCHRIE 2016, sponsored by The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management and Emerald/IJCHM. Her paper is entitled: FoodSMART – a tool for wellbeing?
She will be awarded in in the coming EuroCHRIE2016 conference in Budapest.

Professor Dimitrios Buhalis invited to the University of Pretoria and meets the South Africa Minister of Tourism Derek Hanekom

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Professor Dimitrios Buhalis Head of Department of Tourism and Hospitality at Bournemouth University was invited to the University of Pretoria to deliver a keynote speech on Universal Accessibility for Tourism and meets the South Africa Minister of Tourism Derek Hanekom.

 

The Department of Tourism and Hospitality, Bournemouth University is a partner with the University of Pretoria, one of the oldest and most established Universities in South Africa. Professor Buhalis had discussions with the Head of Department of Tourism Professor Berendien Lubbe and her colleagues about research partnerships that will cover a number of areas including eTourism, Accessibility, destination management and marketing, and wildlife tourism.

 

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During the Tourism Symposium Professor Buhalis had the opportunity to reflect on Accessibility as welcoming all everywhere any time and he explored several global best practice examples in accessible tourism. He contributed to the Symposium that included a range of important South African and global operators including SANparks, Sun International, Tourvest and SATSA.

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Professor Buhalis had the opportunity to meet the Minister of Tourism of South Africa RH Derek Hanekom  and to discuss accessibility issues as well as the marketing of South Africa as a destination and global issues such as Brexit, political uncertainty and emerging markets and how they can contribute to tourism and economic development.

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Professor Buhalis with the Minister of Tourism of South Africa RH Derek Hanekom  with Prof Johan Oberholster and Prof Berendien Lubbe University of Pretoria South Africa

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Professor Buhalis said I am very glad to establish collaboration with the tourism team of the University of Pretoria South Africa. They are doing very interesting tourism research and a very challenging and rewarding environment. We look forward to develop our research and academic collaboration with the University of Pretoria and develop our research agenda and impact of our research globally. South Africa has unique resources and opportunities to develop tourism as well as challenges that need to be addressed for the benefit of all stakeholders.

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Professor Dimitrios Buhalis will keynote on Universal Accessibility and the impacts of Technology at the University of Pretoria, South Africa.

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Professor Dimitrios Buhalis, Head of Department of Tourism and Hospitality, Bournemouth University is the invited keynote speaker at the Tourism Symposium at the University of Pretoria, South Africa on Friday 9th September as part of the World Tourism Day celebrations.  He will explain Universal Accessibility and the impact of technology and social media to make tourism accessible to all.

The Honourable Mr Derek Hanekom, South Africa Minister of Tourism will also offer an overview of the accessibility of South Africa as a tourism destination.

Welcoming Lauren Nygren – USA – to MSc in International Hospitality and Tourism Management

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MY JOURNEY TO BU
by Lauren Nygren – USA – MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management

The Long Haul

When I graduated May 2015 with my undergrad degree so many emotions and worries were going through my head. I had a friend tell me as we were waiting to walk out to our graduation ceremony, “Lauren you don’t look so happy right now.” It wasn’t that I was unhappy, I was just worried about my future.

  
Flash forward.

It is now August 22nd, 2016 and I couldn’t be happier with the path I’ve chosen to take. I landed a job as an assistant manager for the clothing company Hollister it wasn’t what I expected it to be at ALL but I made many friends there and also learned so much. I traveled to the Philippines, Yosemite, Laguna Beach, Scotland, Disneyland, Malibu and more!

  
 
I also was accepted to study at Bournemouth University in September! I will be studying MSc in International Hospitality and Tourism Management. Moving for my MSc probably won’t be what I expect it to be but I’ve always liked surprises.

Bournemouth University Department of Tourism and Hospitality celebrates the World Tourism Day 27th September 2016

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World Tourism Day 2016 at Bournemouth University Department Tourism and Hospitality

Tourism for All – Promoting Universal Accessibility’  Going Beyond UN World Tourism Day

27th September 2016 Lees Lecture Theatre 10:00-12:00 

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The World Tourism Day aims to raise awareness on the role of tourism within the international community and to demonstrate how it affects social, cultural, political and economic values worldwide. Since 1980, the United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day on September 27. Bournemouth University’s Department of Tourism and Hospitality will celebrate United Nations World Tourism Day (WTD) on Tuesday 27th September in an event that highlights research and best practice in making tourism more accessible. Tourism for All – Promoting Universal Accessibility’ is the theme of WTD 2016. In keeping with this, the University is bringing together the Family Holiday Association (FHA), National Coastal Tourism Academy (NCTA) and Bournemouth Tourism along with our students.

The event will review cutting edge research and best practice in making tourism more accessible. It will identify opportunities for strategic collaborative working between academics and practitioners in public, private and voluntary sectors with interests in making tourism more accessible. We will also explore how tourism students can engage with voluntary activity in support of initiatives to make tourism more accessible.  The programme will include presentations and discussions of research from University staff including Professor Dimitrios Buhalis, Professor Stephen Page on how tourism can be made more accessible for people suffering from dementia and their carers, Dr Philip Alford and Dr Philip Long on how tourism can be made more accessible for families who are socially and economically disadvantaged.

‘Tourism for All – Promoting Universal Accessibility’ –Going Beyond World Tourism Day
Tuesday 27th September 2016 Venue: Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus
Lees Lecture Theatre 10.00-12.00
FREE event – please Register on http://bournemouthuniversitywtd2016.eventbrite.co.uk

Objectives 

To review research and best professional practice in making tourism more accessible
To identify opportunities for strategic collaborative working between academics and practitioners in public, private and voluntary sectors with interests in making tourism more accessible
To identify how students can engage with activities in support of initiatives to make tourism more accessible

Provisional Programme

  • 10.00 – 10.15 Welcome and Introductions, Dr Philip Long Chair
  • 10.15 – 10.35 Making tourism more accessible in Bournemouth. Mark Smith, Director, Bournemouth Tourism
  • 10.35 – 10.55 Making tourism more accessible in UK coastal destinations, Samantha Richardson, Director, National Coastal Tourism Academy
  • 10.55 – 11.15 Making tourism more accessible: The role of the Family Holiday Association, John Kinnear, FHA
  • 11.15 – 11.35 Academic research on making tourism more accessible, Professor Dimitrios Buhalis (You Tube); Dr Philip Long, Dr Philip Alford
  • 11.35 – 12.00 Research and professional development needs – how can BU students and staff contribute to this agenda?
  • Opportunities for Knowledge Transfer Partnerships….

Who should attend?

The event is very inclusive and everybody is invited and welcome
BU undergraduate and postgraduate Tourism Management students and staff
Stakeholders from private, public and voluntary sectors in Bournemouth e.g. YMCA, YHA, Public Health, Mental Health
Accessibility and Disability organisations
BU Health and Social Care staff and students + Bournemouth University Dementia Institute
Media

Official Message on World Tourism Day 27th September 2016 by UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai:

WATCH THE VIDEO

“Tourism for all!”

Tourism has experienced a revolution in the past 50 years. In 1950 there were 25 million international tourists; today there are around 1.2 billion people travelling the world. Travelling has become a huge part of many lives. When travelling, we come across new people, new sights, and new ideas. Often our perception of the world changes as we see more of it. However, we must not forget that for many, travelling can be quite a difficult process. 15% of the world’s population is estimated to live with some form of disability. That is 1 billion people around the world who may be unable to enjoy the privilege of knowing other cultures, experience nature at its fullest and experience the thrill of embarking on a journey to explore new sights.

Accessibility for all should be at the center of tourism policies and business strategies not only as a human right, but also as a great market opportunity. With the world’s population ageing, all of us will benefit sooner or later from universal accessibility in tourism.  As we celebrate World Tourism Day, let us recall that all of the world’s citizens have the right to experience the incredible diversity this planet has to offer. We thus urge all countries and destinations, as well as the industry, to promote accessibility for all in the physical environment, in transport systems, in public facilities and services and in information and communications channels.

I wish you a very happy World Tourism Day and a future full of enriching and compelling travel experiences to be enjoyed by all.

Dr Taleb Rifai UNWTO Secretary General

‘Tourism for All – Promoting Universal Accessibility’ –Going Beyond World Tourism Day
Tuesday 27th September 2016 Venue: Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus
Lees Lecture Theatre 10.00-12.00
FREE event – please Register on http://bournemouthuniversitywtd2016.eventbrite.co.uk

News from Vietmam: Phuong Phung graduated in 2010 with a MSc in Tourism Management and Marketing

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Phongphoto for BUBournemouth University has left a long lasting impact to my life. I studied on the MSc in Tourism Management & Marketing course and graduated in 2010. After graduation I returned to Vietnam and I am currently working as  a Lecturer in tourism marketing at Hong Bang International University. I am also the co-founder of Sunaca.com and a partner in other projects, including brand consulting for international export.

The MSc degree opened up many opportunities and allowed me to do what I’m doing now. The  course was an extraordinary experience. The course enabled me to gain many insights into marketing, tourism and Information Communicate Technology. All the lecturers are very good, knowledgable, helpful and supportive. But I think it’s the change in mindset that has helped me the most.

During my time at Bournemouth I was involved with many extra-curricular activities while studying, and in particular I helped out with the photography for some seminars and photographs for a charitable event.
I had a great time and learned a lot from the interesting and diverse people that I met. My BU experience was an awesome experience. The school is great, Bournemouth is the ideal place for me. A truly valuable experience.

Recent graduates looking for work should just stay true to your passion and interests, but be prepared to do other kinds of work to survive until you can work in your dream job or business. Networking is important.