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Our academics are involved in conferences, seminars and events around the world. We also offer a busy programme of events for students and alumni, both within the school and externally.
NEW Research Project on Accessible Tourism
31 January 2013
The School of Hospitality and Tourism Management continues its work on accessible tourism across Europe with another successful bid to the European Commission.
The new project, entitled ‘Economic Impact and Travel Patterns of Accessible Tourism in Europe’, is worth €250k in total and will examine the demand for and economic impact of accessible tourism. Findings from the study will be used to suggest ways on how to improve Europe’s tourism sector competitiveness and the attractiveness of its destinations.
The Surrey project team consists of Dr Victoria Eichhorn, Dr Gang Li, Professor Graham Miller and Dr Jason Chen.
Chris Cao has been appointed as research assistant for this project.
Dr Scott Cohen Awarded by International Academy
17 January 2013
The International Academy for the Study of Tourism has bestowed the award of “Emerging Scholar of Distinction” on Dr Scott Cohen, Senior Lecturer in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. The award recognises Scott’s substantial contributions to tourism research and scholarship since gaining his PhD. In June 2013, Scott and two other award winners will present their research as honoured attendees at the Academy’s biennial conference in Olhão, Portugal. The Academy is an international organisation created to enhance both theoretical and practical research in the field of tourism. Its membership is comprised of highly accomplished tourism researchers from throughout the world.
Success for MSc in Sustainable Tourism
14 December 2012
In September this year, the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (with the Centre for Environmental Strategy) introduced a new MSc in Sustainable Tourism in association with Explore Worldwide.
The innovative approach to teaching and direct collaboration between industry and academia adopted by this new MSc has been recognised as Explore have been awarded the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO) prize for the Most Innovative Sustainable Tourism Initiative for 2012.
The Debate: Is the travel and tourism industry taking responsibility for reducing its greenhouse gas emissions?
9 November 2012
Dr Scott Cohen recently took part in a debate, sponsored by BBC World News, at the World Travel Market in London on whether the tourism industry is doing enough to manage its carbon emissions. Dr Cohen explained, “The debate was a constructive one, with the industry and academic sides converging and diverging on a range of points. The debate clearly pointed to the need for more dialogue between academia and industry in helping to shape society’s response to this accelerating problem. The audience was polled in the beginning as to whether they felt the sector was taking enough responsibility for reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, and nearly the entire room felt industry was not. Polling at the end of the debate showed opinions had not changed. The large audience was mainly comprised of young professionals working in the tourism, travel and hospitality sectors, suggesting that the future leaders in these sectors are primed to take increasing responsibility for the industry’s emissions.”
Business and Management Postgraduate Research Studentships
8 November 2012
The Faculty of Business, Economics and Law is offering full-time doctoral (postgraduate research) studentships in Business and Management starting in October 2013. The 3 year studentships will cover all tuition fees, and provide maintenance for a total of up to £16,800 pa*.
We are looking to recruit exceptional doctoral (PhD) students to join our internationally recognised research groups in which our doctoral students play an important part. As a member of the ESRC funded South East Doctoral Training Centre we offer excellent research training and the opportunity to be part of a vibrant research community that shapes agendas of scholarship and practice.
Tour de Force
7 November 2012
As it goes from strength to strength, the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management team continues to travel the globe searching for the best that academia and industry has to offer …
The UK’s number one School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the University of Surrey has boosted its number of staff over the last few months, recruiting more top academics and industry practitioners. The School already enjoys an excellent reputation for research, influencing policy and tackling the big issues in the industry. New staff joining the school are adding to this body of knowledge and giving students access to cutting-edge thinking.
Pro Vice-Chancellor attends the Dongbei University of Finance and Economics (DUFE) 60th anniversary celebration
16 October 2012
Surrey’s new Pro Vice-Chancellor (International Relations), Professor Vincent Emery, represented the University of Surrey at the 60th anniversary celebrations of DUFE in Dalian, China at the end of September 2012. The Surrey International Institute-DUFE (SII-DUFE) is a joint academic partnership and is the third largest British higher education programme in China with over 1500 students undertaking undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Widening the Benefits of Tourism
24 September 2012
At a breakaway event during last week’s UGPN Mini-Conference, members of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management took the opportunity to host an informal networking evening to welcome Professor Luiz Gonzaga Godoi Trigo and Dr Mariana Aldrigui from the University of Sao Paulo into the group. Over some traditional British pub food, the visitors and ‘home team’ together explored areas of common research and publication interests in the fields of tourism, events and hospitality.
Dr Lynn Minnaert selected as top Games Expert
26 July 2012
On July 24th, PODIUM (the further and higher education unit of the London 2012 Games) presented their database ‘Games Experts’: academics in various disciplines who conduct research into the Olympic Games. Ten Games Experts were specifically selected and bundled in a ‘Top Trumps’ card set, to promote the initiative. Dr Lynn Minnaert of the University of Surrey was selected as part of these 10 top experts because of her research into the impacts of the Olympic Games on socially excluded groups.
Former Four Seasons Manager joins us as Tutor in Hospitality Management
11 July 2012
Triple ESRC and Commonwealth Scholarship Success
11 July 2012
The School of Hospitality and Tourism Management is celebrating its success in securing three prestigious, externally funded studentships. Lynn Beard has been awarded an ESRC DTC studentship to study the topic ‘Reconceptualising the host – the role of ‘brokers’ in shaping the tourism encounter’ (supervisors, Caroline Scarles and John Tribe). Claudia Eger has been awarded an ESRC DTC Case-studentship to study ‘Effective Capacity Building within Destination Communities: Tour Operator & Local Community Negotiations’ (supervisors Caroline Scarles and Graham Miller). The latter will be researched in collaboration with Explore Worldwide, the UK’s largest adventure tour operator specialising in sustainable tourism. Batilda Moshy has been awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship to study ‘Pathways to innovation in the tourism industry in Tanzania’ (supervisors, Allan Williams and John Tribe). They join the substantial and vibrant postgraduate communities in the School and Faculty.
Michalis Hadjikakou wins ICOT Young Scientist Award
3 July 2012
When CES doctoral student Michalis Hadjikakou travelled to the International Conference on Tourism (ICOT) in Archanes, Crete during May, his purpose was to deliver a paper on Cypriot inbound tourism. As it transpired, and much to his credit, he was also selected to pick up one of three Young Scientist awards. Michalis’ paper titled ‘Expenditure-based market segmentation and economic contribution of Cyprus inbound tourism’ was given the award because members of the scientific committee considered it was of “exceptional merit”.
Hospitality roles available at Fulham FC
2 July 2012
Fulham FC have exciting opportunities for highly motivated individuals to join their match-day team for what promises to be another exciting season in the Premier League.
If you are immaculately presented, service driven and have at least six months experience within retail or hospitality in a commercial or private venue, can work weekends and evenings, then Fulham FC wants you to be a part of their match-day catering team for the 2012/2013 season.
International Hospitality Management students host Jubilee tea party
28 June 2012
Four of the School's International Hospitality Management students recently held a Jubilee tea party in aid of Age UK. The hugely successful event was attended by almost 70 guests, including residents of the Sunrise care home in Peasmarsh and Mayford Grange retirement village near Woking, as well as former lecturers and university staff.
The party was organised by students John Walne, Alex Cufley, Barbra Kaczmarek and Jeremy Dawson as an assessed project for their programme.
Surrey co-hosts NET-STaR social tourism seminar in Blackpool
25 June 2012
On Friday 22nd June the fourth NET-STaR (Network for social Tourism and Regeneration) seminar took place in Blackpool. Despite the torrential downpours and gusty winds outside, speakers like Paul Maynard (MP for Blackpool North and Cleveleys) and Phil Evans (Head of Strategy for Visit England) argued the potential of social tourism for UK destinations. Robert Maitland of the University of Westminster, Graham Miller and Lynn Minnaert of the University of Surrey explored how social enterprise could play a role in achieving this potential.
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