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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New Additions to the School of Tourism
Over the summer and after a lengthy interview process, we are happy to announce some new arrivals and promotions within the School of Tourism. Dr Avital Biran will be joining us from the University of Surrey/Ben-Gurion University as a senior lecturer in October 2012. Avital will be joining the Tourism management team when he arrives…. Read more » about New Additions to the School of Tourism
Bournemouth University School of Tourism at the Olympics
It has been a great summer for Great Britain with the Olympic and Paralympic games being held in London and Bournemouth University School of Tourism has been right at the heart of it: Several of our staff and students have been involved throughout the whole summer of the games. With roles ranging from Games makers,… Read more » about Bournemouth University School of Tourism at the Olympics
Bournemouth University Sports Management helps to narrow the gap between what employers want and what graduates have to offer:
Gary Evans, a new addition to the Bournemouth University Sports Management team, has recently been cited in The Sport & Physical Activity Industry Magazine (S&PA Professional), the magazine sent to all Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) members. The article, which was part of the Education Issue, focuses on are universities that… Read more » about Bournemouth University Sports Management helps to narrow the gap between what employers want and what graduates have to offer:
Two School of Tourism Academics Published in American Hosteur Magazine:
Professor Adele Lankin and Dr Susan Horner, both from the School of Tourism, have recently been published in the 20th anniversary issue of Hosteur magazine. Hosteur magazine is the magazine for future Hospitality and Tourism Professionals and is published as part of CHRIE, the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education. The latest edition… Read more » about Two School of Tourism Academics Published in American Hosteur Magazine:
Bournemouth University Retail Management Placement Experience for SymphonyIRI Insight Analyst:
As well as sharing news with you from the School of Tourism, we also like to share student experiences. Today’s blog comes from Tom Grigoleit who is on his placement year from the Retail Management degree. Below, Tom shares his experiences from his placement: ’During my 2nd year at university I was fortunate enough to… Read more » about Bournemouth University Retail Management Placement Experience for SymphonyIRI Insight Analyst:
Catherine Stanley – BSc Sports Management Placement Experience at Octagon Athletes & Personalities
We have been beginning to share with you news from our students who undertook a placement year this year. Today we share Catherine Stanley’s experience of working at Octagon Athletes & Personalities: “I wasn’t sure what to expect from a placement, but when I was offered a job working for the global leaders in Sport’s… Read more » about Catherine Stanley – BSc Sports Management Placement Experience at Octagon Athletes & Personalities
PhD Experiment Help Needed:
Are you new to the area? One of our PhD students is running an experiment on people who are new to an area and is looking for people to take part. See below for the invitation: I would like to invite you to participate in a mobile experiment we are running. We are trying to… Read more » about PhD Experiment Help Needed:
International Conference on Tourism, Climate Change and Sustainability: Profile on Keynote Speaker Leigh Hudson, Environmental Affairs Manager for British Airways
With only one day remaining until the International Conference on Tourism, Climate Change and Sustainability takes place, we look at our final Keynote speaker, Leigh Hudson from British Airways. Leigh Hudson is the Environmental Affairs Manager for British Airways. Leigh currently leads British Airways carbon management portfolio including an extensive biofuels programme, as well as carbon accounting… Read more » about International Conference on Tourism, Climate Change and Sustainability: Profile on Keynote Speaker Leigh Hudson, Environmental Affairs Manager for British Airways
International Conference on Tourism, Climate Change and Sustainability: Profile on Keynote Speaker Paul Peeters from NHTV Breda University of Applied Science
As we begin the final countdown to the International Conference on Tourism, Climate Change and Sustainability, held at Bournemouth University, we take a look a Keynote Speaker Paul Peeters. Paul Peeters is an associate professor at the NHTV Breda University of Applied Science, the Netherlands, and the head of the Centre for Sustainable Tourism &… Read more » about International Conference on Tourism, Climate Change and Sustainability: Profile on Keynote Speaker Paul Peeters from NHTV Breda University of Applied Science