Professor Dimitrios Buhalis contributed to the the Europe Without Barriers project. Here is an interview on how technology can provide tools for accessible disability tourism : Innovations on smart technologies, cocreation, Internet of Things, bigdata See https://youtu.be/tx_njTKTK-M EWB conference “Accessible Tourism: Opportunity for All” on 21 and 22 March 2016. You can find some information… Read more » about Professor Dimitrios Buhalis on technology for accessible tourism
Tourism
Professor Dimitrios Buhalis contributes to the EUROPE WITHOUT BARRIERS : “Accessible Tourism: Opportunity for All” 21-22 March 2016
Professor Dimitrios Buhalis contributes to the EUROPE WITHOUT BARRIERS : “Accessible Tourism: Opportunity for All” conference at Lucignano Italy 21-22 March 2016 EUROPE WITHOUT BARRIERS Project co-financed by the European Commission “Accessible Tourism: Opportunity for All” 21-22 March 2016 at 9:00 Venue: Rosini Theatre, Via Rosini 25, Lucignano (AR) – Tuscany – Italy Accommodation: “I Girasoli”, Località Selve… Read more » about Professor Dimitrios Buhalis contributes to the EUROPE WITHOUT BARRIERS : “Accessible Tourism: Opportunity for All” 21-22 March 2016
Digital economy: maintaining family rituals when working away from home
Digital economy: maintaining family rituals when working away from home The way we work is fundamentally changing, with a rise in mobile working – people who travel away from home for long or short periods of time. Some people, such as lorry drivers, may be away from home as part of their normal working life,… Read more » about Digital economy: maintaining family rituals when working away from home
Invitation to Workshop about Sexual Harassment in the Tourism Industry
Dr Avital Biran, Senior Lecturer in Tourism Management at School of Tourism would like to welcome you to attend a unique multi-disciplinary workshop with the School of Tourism, in collaboration with the School of Health & Social Care, at Bournemouth University.
Winner of International PhD Student Competition
We are proud to announce that Barbara Neuhofer, who is one of ST’s excellent PhD students and also won the ITT PhD Student of the Year 2013 Award, has been selected as one of the winners for the International PhD Student Competition 2013. The School of Management, University of South Australia will host 15 of… Read more » about Winner of International PhD Student Competition
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
The Director of the UNWTO Sustainable Tourism Department confirms his attendance at the International Conference on ‘Tourism, Climate Change and Sustainability’ (13-14 September) at Bournemouth University
We are delighted to inform that Mr Luigi Cabrini, the Director of the Sustainable Development of Tourism Programme of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has confirmed his attendance at the conference. The Sustainable Tourism Programme contributes to one of the strategic goals of the UNWTO with special focus on the Millennium Development Goals…. Read more » about The Director of the UNWTO Sustainable Tourism Department confirms his attendance at the International Conference on ‘Tourism, Climate Change and Sustainability’ (13-14 September) at Bournemouth University
Bournemouth University School of Tourism and the National Costal Tourism Academy
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
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
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?