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Apply for Postgraduate MSc Scholarships at Bournemouth University in Tourism and Hospitality
https://www1.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/fees-funding/scholarships Deadline May 31st
See webinar https://youtu.be/tv24pDnFzs0
For more information email askbu@bournemouth.ac.uk
Aimed at graduates/College leavers or those with some prior experience in travel sales, we are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and determined people with a genuine passion for travel and a desire to succeed in sales. You don’t need to have first-hand experience in sales but you must have the aptitude to sell and the will to win.
This 12 month intensive development programme will provide 8-10 people with the opportunity to join our travel sales functions at various Travelbag branches throughout the UK.
Our unrivalled in-house training programme is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge to become a confident and experienced sales professional. In return for your hard work, commitment and dedication we offer a competitive salary with a realistic OTE of £20k within the first year.
When Travelbag began back in 1979 we wanted to offer more than just package holidays. And that’s just one of the reasons why we’re still tailor-making holidays more than 35 years later.
We have built our enviable reputation on unrivalled expertise. We want our customers to see the world the way they want to see it and we do this by employing people with a passion for travel and a desire to ensure our customers have the holiday of their dreams.
Joining one of our retail branches in Sales throughout the UK, you will not only gain a comprehensive understanding of the Travelbag working environment, but you’ll also be given an insight into how our teams work and why our brand is so successful.
As part of our sales team you’ll be responding to the needs of our clients directly, using your fantastic aptitude for sales, whilst ensuring you deliver excellent levels of service – leaving the client in no doubt that they’re booking their holiday with the best!
In return for your hard work and commitment, we will offer you the opportunity to join an exciting, vibrant, fast moving business. Our unrivalled in-house training programme is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge to become a confident and experienced sales professional.
We offer a competitive salary with a realistic OTE of £20k within the first year. Upon completion of the programme you will be given an opportunity to earn uncapped commission.
Sales Consultants will receive:
You’ll need to possess the following:
Sarah Price presenting @EU_FoodSMART research @InstitutPBocuse Symposium.
Tuesday 26 April will be a busy day at the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Bournemouth University with Guest Industry Speakers
10:00-12:00 PG10 Accessible Tourism: equality and diversity and dignity and respect in Professionalism and Leadership class Dr Michael Pearn
11.00 – 13.00 Lawrence LT Angie Hills (ABTA Destination Manager) Health & Safety issues for Tour Operators.
Behind the scenes – filming #BUHospitality hospitality management excellence at Bournemouth University – soon to play in a screen near you …!
Working with British Hospitality Association, ITN News and Al Jazeera English’s News Anchor Julie MacDonald we are proud to showcase the innovations of our hospitality teaching and research. Was great to film at Bournemouth University and at Hilton Bournemouth Hotel with Anthony Worrall Hilton Worldwide explaining how closely we collaborate. Great pleasure in cocreating excellence.
Vice Chancellor Professor John Vinney discusses Bournemouth University’s planned campus developments
what an exciting future for Bournemouth University
Dear graduate
We are very keen to develop our relationships with alumni and our graduates. I would like to include some profiles on the web site of Bournemouth University – can you please help by
1) answering the questions bellow with 2-3 lines per question
2) Add a photo of you with the company logo or company on the background
please send this to me on dbuhalis@bournemouth.ac.uk as soon as you can
Thank you
Professor Dimitrios Buhalis
Head of Department Tourism and Hospitality
Bournemouth University is hosting the April meeting of the local (Southern Section) group of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. Presentation will last approximately one hour followed by a question and answer session and networking with light refreshments
is Andrew Murray, Senior Planner with the Manchester Airports Group who will deliver a presentation on the Development of Bournemouth Airport as a member of the Manchester Airports Group. Andrew Murray is a Senior planner with the Manchester Airports Group and is also the Airport’s representative on ‘Connect Dorset’ a sub-committee of the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). Since coming under the ownership of MAG there have been significant developments at the airport including a new terminal building and new airlines and routes attracted.Derek Robbins
Derer Robbins
The Department of Tourism and Hospitality is celebrating the Queen’s 90 birthday
Join our postgraduate students for cream team and a celebration of Britishness at the Retreat at 15:00
Expedia.com presents and recruits placement students and graduates at Bournemouth University today 
We welcomed Expedia.com to the Department of Tourism and Hospitality in Bournemouth University and we are developing a partnership for our students to do placements and graduate jobs as well as knowledge co-creation. Elena Quijano and Nacho Alonso Market managers explained how Expedia works for hotels and destinations whilst Jennifer Williams and Elodie Helissey encouraged students to apply at to Expedia.com and conducted interviews with our students.
The Department of Tourism and Hospitality Bournemouth University is looking forward to a close relationship with Expedia.com in the near future.