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University of Queensland student Ms Maria Golubovskaya has presented a winning paper at Switzerland's World Tourism Forum Lucerne, taking out first place in the Young Talents Awards.
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University of Queensland PhD candidate Ms Jianyu Ma has set the bar high with her first research paper accepted in one of tourism’s most prestigious international journals, Annals of Tourism Research.
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Professor Roy Ballantyne and Dr Jan Packer from UQ School of Tourism, with Professor David Uzzell from the University of Surrey in the UK, will examine the ways first-, second- and third-generation Australians engage with, assimilate or reject national collective memories of the Anzac story.
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School of Tourism eNews Issue 1, 2013
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Students enrolled in the tourism course Designing Food and Beverage Experiences didn’t need to travel all the way to the Granite Belt to sample some of the region’s best wines – their customized wine tasting flight was all part of the learning curve.
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University of Queensland lecturers Dr Richard Robinson and Dr Karen Hughes have been named among the top 100 in the 2012 UniJobs Lecturer of the Year Award.
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A UQ researcher’s paper examining tourism destination stakeholder networks is one of the most cited Annals of Tourism Research articles published in the last 5 years.
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Two students from the UQ School of Tourism will enjoy a trip to Switzerland with guided tours, skiing, and the opportunity to network with some of the most internationally prolific tourism leaders – all at the cost of a research paper.
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UQ School of Tourism researcher Regan Forrest will lead a second group of students, visiting Peking University, Tsinghua University, Harbin Institute of Technology and Zhejiang University.
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Two PhD students from the UQ School of Tourism were awarded competitive bursaries to attend the annual Council for Australasian University Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE) conference in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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University of Queensland lecturer Dr Jie Wang has received international recognition for her research on crisis planning in the Australian accommodation industry.
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The University of Queensland's School of Tourism has welcomed Professor Sara Dolnicar, an expert in tourism market segmentation methodology, as a Professor of research and the new Chair of Discovery.
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Alumni Opportunities - Accor Executive Leadership Program
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Dr Benckendorff, a senior lecturer in the University of Queensland's school of tourism, said cities and celebrities were similar in the sense that a good name was an important first step along the road to fame and fortune.
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School of Tourism eNews Issue 5, 2012
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University of Queensland student Ms Stephanie MacKinnon won the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to step into the shoes of a General Manager at one of Queensland's premier hotels, a position many graduates dream of achieving.
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Over 20 students from the School of Tourism participated in the annual Tourism Regional Immersion Project (TRIP) in the regions of Somerset, the Scenic Rim, Moreton Bay and Islands, Toowoomba and Ipswich City.
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Upcoming School of Tourism graduate Ms Sharmine Tan has shared advice for a successful study journey ahead of her valedictorian address on Thursday 6 December.
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School of Tourism lecturers Dr Noreen Breakey and Dr Gabrielle Walters had the opportunity to gain ‘behind the scenes’ insight into the success strategies and real issues currently facing Australian holiday parks at the Big4 Holiday Parks National Conference in Brisbane.
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Collaboration and communication between national government and industry is the key to facilitating tourism innovation, according to a study by The University of Queensland.
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The School of Tourism at the University of Queensland invites expressions of interest from qualified people interested in casual teaching at our St Lucia campus in 2013. Casual academic teaching usually involves one or more hours of tutorial instruc...
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Holiday dates and student reminders
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School of Tourism lecturer Dr Richard Robinson has been recognised for his outstanding contributions to student learning, including innovative initiatives that bring industry practice into the student learning experience.
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QTIC-Y Mentoring Program 2013
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Premier Campbell Newman has honoured Chairman and Chief Executive of AEG Ogden Harvey Lister for his significant contribution to Queensland’s international reputation.
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University of Queensland PhD student Regan Forrest aims to increase outbound student mobility to China, with the goal of creating long-term relationships both in business and in research. One of two students ambassadors selected from UQ, Ms Forest will visit a number of universities in China during early-mid 2013 as part of the Go8-C9 Student Leadership in International Cooperation (SLIC) Project.
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Data collection, time management and coping strategies for negative emotions were some of the topics covered at the recent UQ School of Tourism Research Higher Degree (RHD) Colloquium. Students shared their advice on surviving the RHD study journey, from project conception and development, through to thesis submission and beyond.
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A study by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) with The University of Queensland has identified the need for a ‘whole of government approach' in dealing with challenges to effective governance and policy development in tourism.
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Students from the School of Tourism had the opportunity to gain inside knowledge and network with leading tourism, hospitality and event representatives at the annual Meet the Industry Leaders Event (MILE) on 9 October.
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The University of Queensland's School of Tourism is strengthening ties with one of the most prestigious universities in China after hosting a delegation of prominent academics from the School of Tourism Management at Sun Yat-Sen University.
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Using dubious fashion sense as a ticket into music, relying on networks and charm to re-build a company from scratch and discovering the intricacies of hotel plumbing were some of the career-defining moments discussed at The University of Queensland's School of Tourism's 4th annual Executive Discussion Panel.
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School of Tourism eNews Issue 4, 2012
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The University of Queensland (UQ) postgraduate students are tackling issues in the Australian tourism, hospitality and event industries after participating in innovative problem based learning with prominent industry leaders.
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A project aimed at boosting international student travel to the Gold Coast has received $25,000 in Federal Government funding to help develop initiatives that will stimulate investment and increase tourism.
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The School of Tourism is pleased to present the 2012 Research Profile, demonstrating the diverse research int...
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Tourism students discovered how the requirements of diverse events are managed during a recent field trip to Suncorp Stadium, one of the largest event venues in Brisbane.
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Students from the UQ School of Tourism had a head-start on building their careers within the hotel industry thanks to a panel of hotel management experts.
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The School of Tourism has revamped its postgraduate courses and will offer two new masters degrees from 2013.
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The School of Tourism is participating in a $130,000 national Office for Learning and Teaching (OLT) project to develop resources which can be used by course coordinators to support the development of academic skills and academic integrity.
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The School of Tourism hosted the UNWTO Secretary General, Mr Taleb Rifai, at the National Tourism and Events Excellence (TEE) Conference held in Melbourne in July.
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Leisure Tourism Intern – 12 week internship Brisbane Marketing
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Researchers at The University of Queensland (UQ) School of Tourism have developed a tool to gauge the “visitor experience” to allow Australia's tourism industry to improve in quality and profitability.
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School of Tourism eNews Issue 3, 2012
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School of Tourism alumna Ms Margo Lydon has been recognised at UQ’s annual Diversity Week awards for her role at SuperFriend, a nation-wide health promotion charity which aims to reduce the incidence of suicide and the impact of mental illness.
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Professor Robert C. Ford’s interest in management in service organisations has brought him from Florida to the UQ School of Tourism under the W James Whyte Visiting Research Fellowship.
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Researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ) School of Tourism have developed a tool to gauge the “visitor experience” to allow Australia’s tourism industry to improve in quality and profitability.
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Students have discovered the art and science of wine making during a field trip weekend at the Queensland College of Wine Tourism (QCWT) as part of the Food and Beverage Management course.
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UQ researcher Mr Hamidreza Rastegar is investigating the impact of tourism development on local people's attitudes towards tourism, the environment and protected area management in his native country of Iran.
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Dr Noreen Breakey and Dr Hugh Breakey have combined their expertise in tourism and ethics respectively, co-presenting their research at The Australian Association for Professional & Applied Ethics 19th Annual Conference.
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The Tourism Student Association (TSA) has announced a new executive committee for semester two following the June elections.
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We are delighted to welcome several new staff members and announce new appointments in the School of Tourism.
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Join IHG’s graduate management trainee program.
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UniQuest, the commercialisation arm of the University of Queensland (UQ), has been appointed by the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism to deliver the Red Centre Tourism Employment Plan.
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School of Tourism eNews Issue 2, 2012
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Event experts have gathered to discuss the latest challenges and opportunities in the Queensland events industry at Event-tatious: Envision, Evolve, Experience hosted by the Queensland Tourism Industry Council and sponsored by the UQ School of Tourism and Suncorp Stadium.
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UQ School of Tourism Senior Lecturer Dr Lisa Ruhanen and graduate Ms Leonie Bowles have joined forces to research best practices in ecotourism on behalf of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
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The Tourism Student Association (TSA) has enjoyed a busy and exciting start to the year with a number of professional development and social events around South East Queensland.
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University of Queensland School of Tourism students exchanged the lecture room for roller coasters and adventure rides as part of the Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Foundations (TOUR7003) course.
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The School of Tourism has welcomed two visiting academics under the W. James Whyte Visiting Research Fellowship, Professor David Airey and Dr Anita Zehrer
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A new study is evaluating the role and performance of provincial tourist boards in Saudi Arabia to address the issue of a net trade deficit in the Kingdom’s tourism exports.
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The School of Tourism’s Professional Development course has allowed a number of students to fast track their careers and secure ongoing employment with their industry hosts.
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We are pleased to welcome Dr Andy S. Choi, Postdoctural Research Fellow to the School of Tourism. Dr Choi has extensive experience as a lecturer and researcher, and has worked in both Australia and Korea.
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We are delighted to announce Dr Lisa Ruhanen has been named one of the top 10 lecturers at The University of Queensland in UniJobs Lecturer of the Year 2011 results.
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Win either 2 Season Camping tickets to the 2012/13 Woodford Folk Festival or an Apple IPad
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School of Tourism eNews: Issue 1, 2012
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For School of Tourism graduate Elaine Young, choosing her ideal employer was an easy decision.
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UQ School of Tourism students recently had the exclusive opportunity to experience the culture and workings of an international hotel from an insider's perspective, staying as live-in guests and participating in immersion style classes at Accor hotels across Brisbane.
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The collaborative study by The University of Queensland (UQ) and Oregon State University found a major shift as people viewed their holidays as ways to explore new ideas and cultures, art, science and history.
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The School of Tourism’s Visitor Research Forum took place at the St Lucia campus on 18th January 2012, and provided the opportunity for those working in visitor research in museums, zoos, botanic gardens, national parks, heritage sites and ecotourism settings to come together around the theme Interpreting our Heritage and Understanding our Visitors.
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Dr Robinson was judged the winner of the 2011 Emerald/EFMD Outstanding Doctoral Research Award in the field of hospitality and tourism, one of 12 subject categories, for his thesis titled “Investigating Creativity as an Alternative Explicator of the Mobility of Chefs”.
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Conference Link - Volunteer Opportunity
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is seeking to recruit an Analyst within the Policy & Research department, to support the organisation’s research work and develop policy.
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Two graduates from The University of Queensland's School of Tourism have attained key positions in the Marriott Hotel Brisbane Graduate Management Program.
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Recent reforms to work visa arrangements for international students may make it easier for University of Queensland School of Tourism graduate Simon Yang Xiao to complete his graduate program with the Brisbane Marriott Hotel.
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Volunteers needed for the AirportlinkM7 project
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