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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.

 

Volunteers required for Tourism and Hospitality Events held at the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Bournemouth University

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Firstly we hope you all had an amazing summer break and are looking forward to getting back to your studies here at Bournemouth shortly. The year ahead will be an exciting one with much to learn and do. As we have always promoted it is essential that you get involved in extracurricular activities to enhance your personal growth, your networking and your CV.

Detailed below are some opportunities you should consider for the coming year. A very rich programme of professional and academic events are organised at the Bournemouth University Department of Tourism and Hospitality  https://microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk/tourism/events/  to enrich your experience and enable you to network with industry leaders regionally and globally. Please volunteer as a host for these events and get the opportunity to organise events, get experience, meet great people, network and develop your personal and professional experience. Please email Dimitrios Buhalis dbuhalis@bournemouth.ac.uk and indicate your availability and willingness to help on these days. 

 

BTawardsBe part of Excellence in the Bournemouth Tourism and Hospitality industry – volunteer for the  Bournemouth Tourism Awards 2017 Launch on the 21st September at Bournemouth University 16:00-20:00

Bournemouth University Department of Tourism and Hospitality is working closely with industry regionally and globally to celebrate innovation and excellence. As part of this initiative we have create a partnership with Bournemouth Tourism Awards and we are very pleased to host the launch of the Bournemouth Tourism Awards 2017 on Wednesday 19th September. http://tourism-awards.co.uk/bournemouth/. Since the Bournemouth Tourism Awards were launched the aim has been to celebrate the town’s rising stars; as well as the businesses and individuals who are committed to putting Bournemouth firmly on the map as a destination which gives visitors the opportunity to have a ‘World Class Experience’. Now proudly celebrating its tenth year, The Bournemouth Tourism Awards have been a resounding success, growing from strength to strength. The number of categories has grown in order to reflect the diversity of businesses involved in the town’s tourism as well as the number of participants. The Awards are an opportunity for you to receive the public recognition you deserve for all your hard work, dedication, outstanding efforts, as well as showcase your business throughout the year ahead. The 2017 Bournemouth Tourism Awards promises to be even bigger and better than ever before and we want you to be a part of it.  

 

Bournemouth University Department of Tourism and Hospitality are keen to be on the forefront of excellence and innovation and will host the launch on the 21st September at Bournemouth University 16:00-20:00 . We want to take this opportunity to showcase our students and  enable them to network with industry. Please volunteer as a host for the Bournemouth Tourism Awards Launch on the 21st September at Bournemouth University 16:00-20:00.  Please email Dimitrios Buhalis dbuhalis@bournemouth.ac.uk and indicate your availability and willingness to help on the day

Marta Smuskova

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We were very sad at BU to hear of the death of our student Marta Smuskova a short while ago. Marta was studying on the Tourism Management programme.

Marta was friendly, affable and a dedicated student. She was liked by many students and staff, and will be sorely missed by all those that knew her within the Faculty of Management and beyond.

Our thoughts are with her family, friends and fellow students at this time.

If any students need support at this difficult time, please visit the Chaplaincy or Counselling pages of the student website.

Academic Vacancies in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Management at Bournemouth University

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Academic Vacancies in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Management 

https://www1.bournemouth.ac.uk/about/jobs/all-vacancies/academic-roles at

Bournemouth University Department of Tourism and Hospitality 

Please note that we are currently inviting applications for the entire range of 

Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor / Professor in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Management 

Professor in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Management http://goo.gl/iKkqJ9  closing day 26 September  

Associate Professor  in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Management  http://goo.gl/Z922Af   closing day 26 September 

Senior Lecturer  in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Management  http://goo.gl/HY9669 – closing day 8 September 

Lecturer in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Management –http://goo.gl/g5adHl  – closing day 8 September

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Bournemouth University is creating a stimulating, challenging and rewarding university experience in a world class learning community, through sharing our unique fusion of excellent education, research and professional practice and inspiring our students, graduates and staff to enrich the world. The university has seen unprecedented growth with more than 17,000 students of which 1,500 are international students from around 130 countries.  BU has a strong professional orientation with a focus on academic excellence and graduate employability. 

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:

  • Tourism and Hospitality (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 –

Tourism & Hospitality – Professor Dimitrios Buhalis on  01202 961517 or via dbuhalis@bournemouth.ac.uk

Please note – Interview dates:

  • Friday 28 October 2016
  • Monday 21 November 2016
  • Monday 28 November 2016

Best regards

 

Dimitrios

 

Professor Dimitrios Buhalis

Head of Department of Tourism and Hospitality  

Faculty of Management, Bournemouth University,

D202, Talbot Campus, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BB, UK

Tel: +44 1202 961517  Email: dbuhalis@bournemouth.ac.uk

Department of Tourism and Hospitality www.bournemouth.ac.uk/tourism

Blog https://microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk/tourism/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BUSchoolOfTourism/ 

Twitter https://twitter.com/BUTourismHotel

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12002034  

JOB: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Academic) in Hospitality & Tourism Marketing Management at Bournemouth University

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JOB: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Academic) in Hospitality & Tourism Marketing Management at Bournemouth University

https://www1.bournemouth.ac.uk/lecturersenior-lecturer-academic-hospitality-tourism-marketing-management

Closing date: Thursday, September 8, 2016 – midnight

Please quote reference: FMG72

At Bournemouth University our vision is to create a stimulating, challenging and rewarding university experience in a world-class learning community, through sharing a unique fusion of education, research and professional practice and inspiring our students and staff to enrich the world.  The Department of Tourism & Hospitality, located in the Faculty of Management at Bournemouth University, is a new Department, signalling investment and growth, and that builds upon Bournemouth’s existing excellence and global reputation for combining research, practice and teaching in tourism and hospitality.

As Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Management you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and innovative thinking in these areas.   Enthusiastic about student-centred pedagogy, you will contribute to education delivery, including programme management as required, across the range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and supervise research students. You will also make a significant contribution to employability, and professional engagement with relevant internal and external organisations, at a regional, national and international level.You will be expected to strengthen the Department’s position as a high-level research institution in joining an active and productive group of scholars whose work coalesces around the interdisciplinary understanding of tourism and hospitality. You will also engage in attracting external grant funding, knowledge transfer, continuous professional development, consultancy and other forms of external engagement and professional practice, as appropriate.

We welcome expertise in any relevant areas and from relevant disciplinary backgrounds, although we are particularly interested in those whose work focuses on one or more of the following: Hospitality & Tourism Marketing Management.  It would be an advantage if you can demonstrate an affinity between your own research programme, research in the Department, cross-Faculty research themes and demonstrate links across the University.

You will be qualified to Doctorate level or be able to demonstrate the ability to create and disseminate knowledge at an equivalent level and the capability to convert this knowledge into a doctorate in a maximum of 3-5 years from the date of appointment. You will be research active and committed to a culture of academic excellence and continuous improvement.

For an informal discussion please contact the Head of Department, Prof Dimitrios Buhalis (dbuhalis@bournemouth.ac.uk)

Gardens, farms and theme parks see greatest increase in visitors in England in 2015

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Gardens, farms and theme parks see greatest increase in visitors in England in 2015


Results from our latest Annual Attractions Survey show farms, gardens and theme parks reported the biggest growth in visitors with 7% increases for each on last year and wildlife attractions and country parks reporting 4% growth. Of the most visited free attractions, the British Museum again topped the list for the eighth year with 6.8 million visitors, followed closely by the National Gallery with 6 million visitors and the Natural History Museum with 5.3 million visitors. The Tower of London remained the most visited ‘paid for’ attraction with 2.8 million visits followed by Westminster Abbey and Kew Gardens which saw 1.6 million visitors each.  In terms of regional visitor admission trends, the East Midlands, West Midlands and the South West saw the most significant growth across all attractions.

 

Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions: Latest results

2015 visitor admission trends

The results from this survey are reported annually, providing an overview of the visitor attraction sector.

The survey is carried out through a mix of online and postal interviewing. This approach means we’re unable to verify results provided by individual attractions beyond a very basic ‘sense check’. Read more about ourmethodology (PDF, 123KB)(link is external).

Survey users should also be aware that the lists of English attractions included in the report only feature those that choose to participate and make their results public.

The Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions is an official statistic and is produced in adherence with the Code of Practice for Official Statistics (2009). You can find out more about what this means by visiting Official Statistics.

If you have any queries about the survey,get in touch. Results of the survey are published according to our release timetable.

2015 Headline results

RANK Most visited PAID attractions Most visited FREE attractions 
Name of attraction Number of Visitors in 2015 Name of attraction Number of Visitors in 2015

(E) = Estimate
1 Tower of London 2,785,249 British Museum 6,820,686
2 Westminster Abbey 1,664,850 National Gallery 5,908,254
3 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Gardens 1,622,821 Natural History Museum 5,284,023
4 St Paul’s Cathedral 1,609,325 Tate Modern 4,712,581
5 Chester Zoo 1,516,808 Brighton Pier 4,600,000 (E)
6 Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 1,482,899 Victoria and Albert Museum 3,888,374
7 Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 1,470,828 Science Museum 3,356,212
8 Stonehenge 1,366,765 Alexandra Park and Palace 2,800,000 (E)
9 ZSL London Zoo 1,265,911 National Portrait Gallery 2,145,486
10 Drayton Manor Theme Park 1,210,141 British Library 1579570 (E)
11 Royal Academy of Arts 1,096,608 National Maritime Museum 1,358,964
12 RHS Garden Wisley 1,087,927 Tate Britain 1,284,519
13 Roman Baths 1,044,802 Imperial War Museum London 1,102,655
14 Colchester Zoo 964,050 MAC Birmingham 1,028,371
15 Eden Project 960,029 Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery 909,935
16 Canterbury Cathedral 957,355 Museum of London 872,978
17 Houses of Parliament 928,855 Ashmolean Museum 848,359
18 Tatton Park 875,000 Museums Sheffield: Millennium Gallery 764,639
19 Tower Bridge Exhibition 786,603 Horniman Museum and Gardens 758,868
20 Royal Observatory Greenwich 778,865 Durham Cathedral 755,000 (E)

 

The Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) Development Framework: Academic Publishing

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dev_frameworkThe Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) Development Framework,  ‘Academic Publishing‘ pathway targets academics, experienced or new to academic publishing. Workshop titles include ‘Open Access, BRIAN and the Impact Module’, ‘Writing a good abstract’, ‘Dealing with editors’, ‘Writing an academic paper’, ‘Targeting high quality journals’, ‘Writing Academy’ and ‘How to update your Staff Profile Pages using BRIAN’.

We’ll be populating the the OD website with more information and the booking link over the coming weeks. We’ll also be providing a timetable of all events as soon as possible. In the meantime, updates will be posted on the BU Research Blog and the Faculty blogs.