Here at the School of Tourism we are very proud of our Alumni and we like to show case what they have got up to and how far they have travelled. To celebrate this fact we are putting together a School of Tourism Hall of Fame. The “Hall of Fame” will consist of photos of… Read more » about School of Tourism Alumni Hall of Fame
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Working with the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Themis Foundation in Andorra
Professor Adele Ladkin has just returned from a visit to UNWTO.Themis in Andorra where she has been working on a collaborative project. As part of its Capacity Building Programme, UNWTO.Themis provides educational courses for tourism industry experts. Due to the demand for different topics, subject experts from the tourism industry and public sector are recruited… Read more » about Working with the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Themis Foundation in Andorra
4 Hospitality Management Students are chosen for prestigious Young Guns Award final
The prestigious Young Guns Award is a national competition that recognises hospitality students that have excelled in their work placements. For the last 11 years Bournemouth has held a place in the finals and has had a student win most years. This year 4 of the 10 finalists nationally are from Bournemouth University’s Hospitality Management… Read more » about 4 Hospitality Management Students are chosen for prestigious Young Guns Award final
Senior Lecturer Sean Beer interviewed regarding the horse meat scandal
Yesterday, School of Tourism Senior Lecturer, Sean Beer commented on the horse meat burger story. “I suppose that what surprises me about the revelation that horse DNA has been found in burgers …in the UK is that people are surprised. But then most people don’t know anything about the food that they consume, and… Read more » about Senior Lecturer Sean Beer interviewed regarding the horse meat scandal
School of Tourism’s Neelu Seetaram co-edits Handbook of Research Methods in Tourism
Back in August School of Tourism’s Neelu Seetaram coedited Handbook of Research Methods in Tourism: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches with Larry Dwyer and Alison Gill. This insightful book explores the most important established and emerging qualitative and quantitative research methods in tourism. The authors provide a detailed overview of the nature of the research method,… Read more » about School of Tourism’s Neelu Seetaram co-edits Handbook of Research Methods in Tourism
Bournemouth University International Conference on Events – July 3rd – 5th 2013
This July, Bournemouth University will be hosting the international Conference on Events and the 10th AEME Forum. The conference aims to debate the way in which we see, think and undertake events management research, pedagogy, policy and practice. Acknowledging the growing international research within the events area, the organisers invite extended abstracts from researchers, academics… Read more » about Bournemouth University International Conference on Events – July 3rd – 5th 2013
The School of Tourism welcomes new staff arrivals
Today the School of Tourism has welcomed three new staff who will be working at Bournemouth University from now on. Firstly, Dr Anya Chapman who will be teaching Tourism who has joined us from Liverpool Hope University. Anya will be based in D211. Nicole Ferdinand will be joining the Event and Leisure team as a… Read more » about The School of Tourism welcomes new staff arrivals
Bournemouth University hosts its 2nd Hospitality Student Conference
Last year, Bournemouth University held its first student and industry Hospitality Management Student Conference and next week Bournemouth University will be doing it again. This year the conference will be held at the Holiday Inn Hotel Bloomsbury in London. Last year, over 90 students from the School of Tourism travelled to the Kensington Hilton hotel… Read more » about Bournemouth University hosts its 2nd Hospitality Student Conference
Placement student William Sloane comes third in the AICR Receptionist of the Year Competition
William, who is a third year Hospitality Management student on placement at The Ritz Hotel, was recently nominated for the AICR Receptionist of Year competition by his colleagues. The AICR Receptionist of the Year Competition grows stronger year on year with more Hotels showing support for their Front Office staff by recognizing their talents and… Read more » about Placement student William Sloane comes third in the AICR Receptionist of the Year Competition
BAEM students receive high praise from Exhibition News Dragons Den
Edward Burton and Callum Roberts were recently chosen to present their event idea to the Exhibition News Dragon Den. The pitch was in front of 6 of the most influential professionals in the event and exhibition industry as well as an auditorium full of guests. Callum and Edward received great feedback during their presentation and… Read more » about BAEM students receive high praise from Exhibition News Dragons Den