School of Tourism

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

Hospitality Management students serve HRH Princess Anne during her royal visit

On 12th December Bournemouth University received a royal visit from HRH Princess Anne. The purpose of the visit was to see and hear about some of the achievements that staff and students have had over the past year, including working on the Olympics. She spent a lot of her day in the Media School touring… Read more » about Hospitality Management students serve HRH Princess Anne during her royal visit

Debbie Sadd to be interviewed on Radio Solent

Debbie Sadd has been invited to appear on the Julian Clegg Show on Radio Solent on 21st December for a special show to celebrate the Olympics. Debbie was heavily involved with Olympics Games this year, as not only was she a lucky enough to be chosen to be a torch bearer, she also volunteered at… Read more » about Debbie Sadd to be interviewed on Radio Solent

Hall and Woodhouse share their views on the Digital Destinations Project so far:

As part of the Digital Destinations Project, the companies involved have been asked to write up a blog of their experience so far. Below Hall and Woodhouse share their experiences: “Bournemouth University’s ‘Digital Destinations’ seminar last week was certainly an eye opener. From ‘social media gurus’ to complete beginners, we all want to learn how to most… Read more » about Hall and Woodhouse share their views on the Digital Destinations Project so far: