Wanted : Graduate profiles for web site

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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 

      1. What course did you study, when did you graduate and where are you working now?
      2. How do you feel your degree is relevant to your current job?
      3. How would you describe your course?
      4. Are there any particular aspects of your course that you feel have helped you succeed after graduating?
      5. How would you describe your BU experience overall?
      6. What advice do you have for any recent graduates looking for work?
      7. Were you involved with any extra-curricular activities while studying, and what do you think you
      8. gained from them?

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

You want to know the Bournemouth Airport Strategy ? Join Bournemouth University on Wednesday 27 April

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Wednesday 27 April Coyne Lecture Theatre 18:30-20:30
The meeting is FREE and open to Bournemouth University staff and students.

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

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The speaker andrewis 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.
In peak years the airport handled over 1 million passengers. It has been an eventful year for Bournemouth International Airport. It awaits with interest the Government decision on the development of a runway at Heathrow or Gatwick and the impact that may have on airports in the region. Although 2015 was a year of passenger growth for the airport and the future looks bright there have also been some disappointments. Royal Mail has withdrawn its presence and in November 2015 the Airports third largest airline FlyBE announced its withdrawal of services after only 6 months of operation.
The Chartered Institute has a policy of holding open meetings, so students and staff are welcome. Please join us for what promises to be a fascinating presentation on the operations of our local regional airport.
Organised and Chaired by

Derek Robbins

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Derer Robbins

Chair of Southern Section
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

Expedia.com presents and recruits at Bournemouth University

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Expedia.com presents and recruits placement students and graduates at Bournemouth University today ExpediaInc

 

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.

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The Department of Tourism and Hospitality Bournemouth University is looking forward to a close relationship with Expedia.com in the near future.

 

 

JOB in Tourism at Abercrombie and Kent Tour Operator

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Abercrombie & Kent Tour Operator  are looking for Graduates to attend our Recruitment Day taking place on Thursday 16th June 2016 in Cheltenham Spa, located on the edge of the Cotswolds. Details below.

http://www.abercrombiekent.co.uk/careers/cheltenham/graduates.cfm

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http://www.abercrombiekent.co.uk/careers/cheltenham/graduates.cfm

contact

Jo Griffiths, HR Assistant, Abercrombie & Kent Limited,  jgriffiths@abercrombiekent.co.uk

 

Dr Giampaolo Viglia wins best prize award for the paper EXPLORING HOW VIDEO DIGITAL STORYTELLING BUILDS RELATIONSHIP EXPERIENCES

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Congratulations to Dr Giampaolo Viglia for the best prize award for the paper EXPLORING HOW VIDEO DIGITAL STORYTELLING BUILDS RELATIONSHIP EXPERIENCES at the Global Innovation and Knowledge Academy (GIKA) 2016 conference in Valencia (Spain), securing a publication in Psychology and Marketing (3* ABS).
The paper suggests a new methodological lens to analyse video contents and shows how storytelling is the cornerstone for a consumer relationship experience. The work is a joint project with Dr. Rebecca Pera (University of Eastern Piedmont).
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Do your PhD at Bournemouth University – BU Webinar ‘Research degrees’ at Bournemouth University

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BU Webinar ‘Research degrees’ at Bournemouth University

The Graduate School offers comprehensive programmes focused on personal & professional development which can lead to a Researcher Development Award. This video, BU Webinar ‘Research degrees’ is presented by Prof Tiantian Zhang, Head of Graduate School and Dr Julia Taylor, Graduate School Academic Manager. This webinar will give you an excellent insight into the Researcher Development Programme and The Graduate School courses we offer.

 

Calling for Bournemouth University Tourism and Tourism Alumni

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Calling for Bournemouth University Tourism and Tourism Alumni

Dear Alum

The Department of Tourism and Hospitality at Bournemouth University is developing a range exciting activities that would like to engage with tourism and hospitality alumni in a range of activities. There are a range of benefits for Bournemouth University Alumni that we would like to offer you.

 We are developing our Alumni database to make sure that we are able to stay in touch with you.
I would therefore like to invite you to complete a short web based form that will let us have your up to date contact details – https://bournemouthuniversity.wufoo.eu/forms/alumni-details-update/

Bournemouth University Alumni

If you have anything that you would currently like any support with, please feel free to contact Mark Saddington directly.

Mark Saddington, Head of Alumni Relations, Bournemouth University Bournemouth, Dorset. BH8 8EB
Tel: +44 (0) 1202 961084 marksaddington@bournemouth.ac.uk

Anthony Climpson OBE Employment & Tourism Manager for the New Forest District Council guest lecture to Bournemouth University students

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Bournemouth BournemouthUniversityUniversity Department of Tourism and Hospitality is pleased to welcome
Anthony Climpson OBE Employment & Tourism Manager
for the New Forest District Council to Bournemouth University Department of Tourism and Hospitality 

Tourism Management and Marketing strategies for the New Forest

Monday 18th April 11:00-12:00 noon Venue: KG03

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Anthony Climpson OBE the Employment & Tourism Manager for the New Forest District tony logoCouncil, and will be talking about the sustainable tourism work they are undertaking in the New Forest. Anthony has worked for many years in tourism and this is a great opportunity to hear about his experiences and share his enthusiasm for our industry. Grew up in a village on the southern edge of the Gloucestershire Cotswolds. Trained as an artist and designer, working in polythene recycling, photographic sales, community publishing and listing magazines before being seduced by tourism. Established Dorset’s first county tourism service in the early 1980s before becoming Destination Manager in the New Forest in 1987 where I’ve fallen in love with a wonderfully “English” slice of landscape and life.

Totally focused on local inclusion, resilience & sustainability in tourism and the world at large and the embedding of the sector into the wider economy. Currently propagating the concept & measurement of the”Economics of visitor happiness” in the tourism sector and always interested in discussing and debating this and similar ideas with anyone at anytime. Founder of the New Forest Tourism Association in 1988 and the VICE/VERB model for sustainable destination management. Past President & Fellow of the Tourism Management Institute, Fellow of the Tourism Society , Board Member of the Tourism Alliance and participant in many national/governmental tourism policy and reform activities. Achieved National Beacon Status for the New Forest in the promotion of sustainable tourism in 2004. International winner of the Best Destination and Best Personal Contribution in 2007 World Responsible Tourism Awards. Awarded OBE in 2005 for services to tourism. Keen musician, passionate Swindon Town FC fan and recently retired cricketer.

 

Chaired and Organised by Steve Richards

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Professor Dimitrios Buhalis welcomed Antony Climpson and said that it is a great opportunity to develop partnership with the New Forest destination and business community for the benefit all stakeholders. 

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Birgitta Nelimarkka and Johanna Rajakangas-Tolsa from Haaga-Helia University in Finland visiting the Department of Tourism and Hospitality

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Birgitta Nelimarkka & Johanna Rajakangas-Tolsa from Haaga- Helia University in Finland are currently visiting the Department of Tourism and Hospitality  as part of an Erasmus programme to exchange ideas and teaching innovation practices on Food and Hospitality education.  They were welcomed to Bournemouth by Professor Dimitrios Buhalis Head of Department and Dr Hanaa Osman Global Engagement Liaison.

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They can be seen here with students from the Masters Food and Drink option.  Everyone is looking happy particularly as the session that they had just participated in had featured tastings designed to stimulate the senses and explore the gastronomy of Finland.

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As well as speaking to other groups Birgitta and Johanna have had some time to venture out into Dorset and will also be exploring the Jurassic coast with Dr Sean Beer as their guide.

As well as speaking to other groups Birgitta and Johanna have had some time to venture out into Dorset and will also be exploring the Jurassic coast with Dr Sean Beer as their guide.

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Following a very successful week teaching at the University Birgitta Nelimarkka & Johanna Rajakangas-Tolsa from Haaga- Helia University in Finland enjoyed some rest and recuperation along the Jurassic Coast. They are pictured here at Durdle Door with Dr Sean Beer, his wife Anne is taking the picture, but the most important person seems to be Mickey the jack Russell Terrier who was team leader, and seems to have spotted a rabbit.

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Following the exercise it was home for roast beef and Yorkshire pudding along with sea cabbage collected on the walk. There was also a very interesting dairy product tasting, which for the mean time will have to be kept secret, as it may represent a future collaboration between the two Universities and industry. Birgitta and Johanna returned safely to Finland on Sunday.