On Tuesday 13th August Eric Pickles, MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government announced the allocation of a Coastal Communities Fund grant to the National Coastal Tourism Academy in Bournemouth. The grant of £2 million will create the world’s only specialist coastal tourism academy, with the aim to turn local expertise into knowledge… Read more » about Bournemouth University School of Tourism and the National Costal Tourism Academy
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Bournemouth BAEM students shine at Bournemouth Family Festival:
Four Bournemouth University Event Management first year students that volunteered at the recent Bournemouth Family Festival have been described as “an asset to any employer and Bournemouth University” by the Festival Director Julian Sandy. Bradley Bishop; Katy Devnish; Maddi Curtis and Hannah Coleman became involved in the event after Dr. Dorothy Fox , Lecturer in… Read more » about Bournemouth BAEM students shine at Bournemouth Family Festival:
School of Tourism’s Dr. Debbie Sadd’s experience of being a London 2012 Olympic Volunteer
Dr. Debbie Sadd, from School of Tourism, had the fantastic opportunity to work as a volunteer with the world’s photographers and journalists covering the basketball at the London Olympic Games. Her duties varied from day to day but involved sitting court side with the photographers making sure they don’t stray from their allotted areas to working ‘backstage’ ensuring all… Read more » about School of Tourism’s Dr. Debbie Sadd’s experience of being a London 2012 Olympic Volunteer
PhD Success for Maeve Marmion
Last week, after a successful defence of her thesis, Maeve Marmion was awarded her PhD subject to some minor amendments. Maeve’s PhD titled “Understanding Heritage: Multiple Meanings and Values”, aimed to explore the ways in which people understand and value heritage through a focus on the lay rather than the expert view. Maeve conducted focus… Read more » about PhD Success for Maeve Marmion
BU School of Tourism at the Olympics and Paralympic Games
With less than a month to go until the Olympics get underway, Bournemouth University School of Tourism is heavily involved in the Games. From Gamesmakers, to Torchbearers, volunteers, venue managers and researchers, the School of Tourism is heavily involved in London 2012. The School of Tourism has 3 lecturers who were nominated to be Torchbearers…. Read more » about BU School of Tourism at the Olympics and Paralympic Games
Bournemouth University School of Tourism Graduates sought out by employers after taking the E-Marketing unit.
Bournemouth University School of Tourism graduates who undertook the E-Marketing unit in their final year have been sought out for jobs by several online marketing agencies due to their skills gained from the unit. Gemma Cooper who works for atom42, an online marketing agency, directly contacted Dr Philip Alford, the leader of the unit, as… Read more » about Bournemouth University School of Tourism Graduates sought out by employers after taking the E-Marketing unit.
Bournemouth University stands out at World Travel Market Workshop
On Friday 22nd June Claire Taylor, Student Experience Administrator, and Anna Jones, Social Media Administrator for the School of Tourism at Bournemouth University attended the World Travel Market workshop in preparation for the World Travel Market in November. The day was attended by exhibitors and PR’s wanting to learn about the best ways to make… Read more » about Bournemouth University stands out at World Travel Market Workshop
Greek Euro crisis, does it mean a cheap holiday?
With Greece in the news recently regarding their position in the Euro, Professor John Fletcher, Director, International Centre for Tourism & Hospitality Research at BU discusses the effects of this on tourism with the potential of cheaper holidays. Prof Fletcher said: ‘The economic crisis has already had a dramatic effect on tourism in Greece with the… Read more » about Greek Euro crisis, does it mean a cheap holiday?
Andrew Stembridge visits BU
Andrew Stembridge, winner of the 2010 Hotelier of the year award, came to BU last Tuesday to give a speech to School of Tourism students. Both students and staff were in attendance of the lecture, of which Andrew spoke about the recipe for building a successful career, regardless of the industry or sector. He shared… Read more » about Andrew Stembridge visits BU
Dr Vijay Reddy attends the United Nations Conference on ‘Green Economy and Sustainable Development’
Dr Maharaj Vijay Reddy was invited to attend the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development’s conference on ‘Green Economy and Sustainable Development’ at the European headquarters of the United Nations Office in Geneva UNOG (10-11 Oct 2011). The aim of this cutting-edge conference was to debate and identify the sustainability and green economy priorities and to prepare and… Read more » about Dr Vijay Reddy attends the United Nations Conference on ‘Green Economy and Sustainable Development’