School of Tourism

Tourism Management Students Field Trip to Jersey

Last week our Level C Tourism Management got the chance to go on a 3 day trip to Jersey to learn about Jersey Tourism. The students travelled to Jersey by ferry on Friday 12th October and arrived just after midday after a very rocky journey! Once they arrived they met with Jersey Tourism Marketing Manager,… Read more » about Tourism Management Students Field Trip to Jersey

Hospitality awards given in memory of BU students who have passed away

Hospitality students at BU who have overcome adversity and made the most progress have received awards in memory of previous students who have passed away. The parents of three former Hospitality students at Bournemouth University, who have since sadly passed away, gave the annual awards to current students in their memories on Friday. The Mark… Read more » about Hospitality awards given in memory of BU students who have passed away

Jo Hawkes has been asked to be a Chance to Shine Ambassador for the National Osteoporosis Society

Last month saw the launch of an exciting new strategic partnership between the National Osteoporosis Society and the Cricket Foundation’s ‘Chance to Shine’ programme. Jo Hawkes, due to her own personal experiences and research into premenopausal osteoporosis has been asked to become a Chance to Shine Ambassador for the National Osteoporosis Society collaboration with the… Read more » about Jo Hawkes has been asked to be a Chance to Shine Ambassador for the National Osteoporosis Society

Dress for Success Fashion Show: Models Needed

On November 21st Bournemouth University is hosting one of its many career events at the Talbot Campus.  Students will be invited to come and meet with potential employees and get the opportunity to network within in their chosen industry.  Part of the day will include a “Dress for Success” Fashion Show showcasing the newest professional… Read more » about Dress for Success Fashion Show: Models Needed

Professors Dimitrios Buhalis and Roman Egger were invited to contribute at their 2nd HHE Hoteliers’ Meeting from 7th to 9th October 2012 in Ireland

Taken from: http://buhalis.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/BuhalisatHistoricHotelsEurope.html#!/2012/10/BuhalisatHistoricHotelsEurope.html Professors Dimitrios Buhalis and Roman Egger were invited to contribute at their 2nd HHE Hoteliers’ Meeting from 7th to 9th October 2012 in Ireland Very glad to work with Historic Hotels of Europe  www.historichotelsofeurope.com/and explaining how to create experiences, manage social media, develop cocreation opportunities and start using augmenting reality for tourism and hotel… Read more » about Professors Dimitrios Buhalis and Roman Egger were invited to contribute at their 2nd HHE Hoteliers’ Meeting from 7th to 9th October 2012 in Ireland

The School of Tourism recruits a Graduate & Professional Engagement Associate

The School of Tourism has recently recruited Maria Nas to the new HEIF post of Graduate & Professional Engagement Associate (GPEA). Maria has just finished her Msc Events Management degree so is already familiar with Bournemouth and the University. The aim of Maria’s role is to develop, implement and monitor relationship marketing activities with graduates,… Read more » about The School of Tourism recruits a Graduate & Professional Engagement Associate

Pamela Watson is appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Priest’s House Museum

Pamela Watson has recently been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Priest’s House Museum in Wimborne. The Priest’s House Museum and Garden is located in the heart of the beautiful market town of Wimborne Minster. Using collections rich in archaeology and costume, and childhood and local history material, the museum tells the story… Read more » about Pamela Watson is appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Priest’s House Museum

Hospitality Management Lecturer Crispin Farbrother stays at Channel 4’s Hotel GB

Last week, Hospitality Management lecturer Crispin Farbrother got the opportunity to stay in Channel 4’s Hotel GB. We asked him for his response on staying at the hotel and here is his response: SO here it is, my final reflective comment about Hotel GB following my stay there and watching the series on TV. I… Read more » about Hospitality Management Lecturer Crispin Farbrother stays at Channel 4’s Hotel GB

Bournemouth Research Chronicle: Green Tourism

Today we are bringing you the final article that was published in the latest edition of the Bournemouth Rsearch Chronicle: Dr Janet Dickinson and Dr Viachaslau Filimonau article on Green Tourism: Each year our desire to get away from it all contributes to around 5% of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions. Ignoring the impact of… Read more » about Bournemouth Research Chronicle: Green Tourism

David Skillicorn Prestige Holidays Guest Lecture Series for Tourism Students

Today Level I Tourism Management students received their first of five guest lectures from David Skillicorn of Prestige Holidays as part of their Tour Operations unit. David will be lecturing the students every Tuesday in the lead up to their assignment for the unit and will be aiming to provide them with industry insight that… Read more » about David Skillicorn Prestige Holidays Guest Lecture Series for Tourism Students