School of Tourism

Bournemouth University School of Tourism at World Travel Market

Next week Bournemouth University’s School of Tourism will be exhibiting at the World Travel Market at the Excel Centre in London. World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry – is a vibrant must attend four-day business-to-business event presenting a diverse range of destinations and industry sectors to UK and International travel… Read more » about Bournemouth University School of Tourism at World Travel Market

Lorraine Brown and Immy Holloway publish Essentials of a Qualitative Doctorate

On 31st October, School of Tourism’s Lorraine Brown will see her book that she co-authored with Immy Holloway published. Immy Holloway is professor emeritus in the School of Health and Social Care at Bournemouth University. As a sociologist she taught and supervised qualitative research for several decades. She was the founder member and a co-director… Read more » about Lorraine Brown and Immy Holloway publish Essentials of a Qualitative Doctorate

John Fotis has been invited to deliver a key note speech at the 11th annual “Tourism and Development” conference in Athens

BU’s eTourism Lab member and PhD student John Fotis has been invited to deliver a keynote presentation, among a number of distinguished speakers, at the 11th annual “Tourism & Development” conference in Athens, organized by the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE). The conference is taking place on 29-30 October at Athenaeum Intercontinental, and the keynote panel… Read more » about John Fotis has been invited to deliver a key note speech at the 11th annual “Tourism and Development” conference in Athens

Digital Destinations Project Launch Event

Last week saw Bournemouth University’s School of Tourism host two launch nights for the ESRC funded Digital Destinations programme. The aim of the project is to capture change in the adoption and use of digital technologies and to develop a strong, competitive local tourism economy. Through increased understanding and use of emerging digital technologies, tourism… Read more » about Digital Destinations Project Launch Event

Two Bournemouth University School of Tourism Students Join FMI

Taken from http://www.fmigroup.co.uk/2012/10/girl-power-four-young-graduates-join-fmi-2/ FMI’s successful internship programme has triggered the careers of four women under 25. Embracing fresh ideas and understanding emerging technologies are essential to advising our clients well. At FMI our successful internship programme ensures we keep on trend with the latest web and social media movements by bringing the best fresh, young… Read more » about Two Bournemouth University School of Tourism Students Join FMI

BAEM and BALM Innovation Field Trips

Last week first year Events Management and Leisure Marketing students were taken on field trips as part of their Event Innovation and Leisure Innovation units, respectively. With the aim of making the experience of developing a business case for a new event/product as realistic as possible, students are given a local client to work with…. Read more » about BAEM and BALM Innovation Field Trips

Jo Hawkes visits Clarence House for World Osteoporosis Day

Last week we bought you the story about Jo Hawkes, Associate Lecture in Sport and Coaching Science, being asked to be a Chance to Shine Ambassador for the National Osteoporosis Society (See here) In that article, we mentioned that Jo had been invited to Clarence House to meet with Camilla Parker-Bowles for the International Osteoporosis… Read more » about Jo Hawkes visits Clarence House for World Osteoporosis Day

Bournemouth University Open Day

On Saturday Bournemouth University opened its doors to potential new undergrad students. The new potential students got the chance to have a look around the facilities including the new academic Kitchens and Sport Labs, as well as receiving campus tours. The School of Tourism stand was very busy throughout the day with current students and… Read more » about Bournemouth University Open Day

Bournemouth University’s School of Tourism Hosts BU Tourism Futures Forum at World Travel Market 2012

Once again, Bournemouth University’s School of Tourism experts organise the BU Tourism Futures Forum at World Travel Market 2012. Chaired by Professor Dimitrios Buhalis the forum will engage leading tourism practitioners from around the world on an interactive discussion to examine the future of tourism. The global challenges and opportunities for both tourism destinations and… Read more » about Bournemouth University’s School of Tourism Hosts BU Tourism Futures Forum at World Travel Market 2012

MSc Tourism Graduate Christy Hehir’s New Job and Book Success

Today we are sharing with news from a MSc Graduate, Christy Hehir who has recently got a new job at Visit Britain and is also seeing her first book published. If you would like to order a copy of the book or for more information please contact christyhehir@googlemail.com @christyhehir Christy will be joining Visit Britain… Read more » about MSc Tourism Graduate Christy Hehir’s New Job and Book Success