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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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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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School of Tourism eNews Issue 6, 2011
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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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The huge growth in Chinese tourism to Australia is proving a boon not only to the economy, but also to Chinese UQ students, who are in demand as translators at a luxury island resort off Brisbane's coast.
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Working with Professor Donald Getz, Dr Patterson has been examining the relationship between social worlds and event tourism, focusing specifically on ‘social world theory’.
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Dr Walters’ current research project aims to determine the most effective way to communicate with the tourism market post disaster.
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One of Adelaide's most unusual cultural tourism developments, the Heritage Highlights interpretive trail, won Best New Tourism Development at the 2011 South Australian Tourism Awards in early November.
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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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Students have put their classroom learnings to practical use through a creative work integrated learning experience which aims to deliver positive outcomes for all stakeholders.
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Two UQ researchers will explore the timely issue of how sports scandals affect sponsoring brands after winning The American Academy of Advertising (AAA) 2011 Research Fellowship.
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School of Tourism eNews Issue 5, 2011
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More than 120 staff and students attended the inaugural End of Year Celebration and Awards Night at Hillstone St Lucia on November 2.
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ABC 7.30 Report - Small family friendly attractions compete with major theme parks on Queensland's Gold Coast.
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The Qantas grounding that saw 98,000 passengers disrupted and 108 aircrafts immobilised is having a negative impact on an already struggling Australian tourism industry, according to an expert from The University of Queensland.
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The School of Tourism’s highly successful Meet the Industry Leaders Event (MILE) was held on Tuesday 20 September at Customs House, Brisbane.
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Internship Opportunity for School of Tourism Alumni
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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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TravAddict.com features tour companies that are the world leaders in budget travel, and allows you to compare and book any of them. We also bring young people with a common travel interest together in one online community.
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School of Tourism eNews Issue 4, 2011
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Meet and interview with Hotel Managers for current vacancies
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A group of 25 students commenced the School of Tourism study tour in Rome under the leadership of Senior Lecturer, Dr Charles Arcodia, and assisted by staff members, Ms Chantal Dickson and Professor Roy Ballantyne.
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Looking for interesting summer semester electives? The School of Tourism is offering several exciting undergraduate and postgraduate courses during the Summer Semester.
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UQ Graduate Nicquel Rhoden is once again competing for the job of a lifetime after winning New Zealand’s ‘best job’ competition last year.
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UQ graduate Nicole Cocolas is soaking up the Spanish sunshine while completing a sought after internship at the United Nations World Tourism Organisation...
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An international expert has highlighted the importance of the Chinese tourism market at a recent symposium hosted by The University of Queensland.
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Dr Aaron Tkaczynski is exploring the consumer perspective of Easterfest, the largest drug and alcohol-free music event in Australia.
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By Lina Preuss
When I decided in May last year to enter an essay competition for the World Tourism Forum Lucerne, I did not expect my efforts to end in the most amazing pri...
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Tourism needs more disaster planning
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The UQ Summer Research Scholarship Program offers scholarships to students who are engaged in research projects over the summer vacation period. This experience provides students with the opportunity to work with a researcher in a formal research en...
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School of Tourism eNews Issue 3, 2011
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Tourism leaders recognise young talent
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Students outside the Queensland College of Wine Tourism, Stanthorpe.
Photo: Niki Smallwood
Students in the School of Tourism’s Food and Beverage Management course became overnight wine ...
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Research finds music festivals create good vibes
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Volleyball Queensland is seeking a final year Event Management student to help coordinate the Queensland Schools Cup series. Last year’s series saw nearly 600 teams participate across four events and the 2011 series will continue to grow. W...
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Mr Daniel Gschwind, Ms Jan Jarratt and Dr Pierre Benckendorff
Building resilient tourism operators, improving service culture and reducing labour turnover are the major challenges currently f...
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School of Tourism students exchanged the lecture room for roller coasters as part of the Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Foundations (TOUR7003) course on April 11.
Over 70 postgraduate stud...
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Disney International are commencing the recruitment of their International College Program for students (or recent grads) interested in heading over to Florida in January 2012 for either a 6 month or 12 month work experience placement at Walt Disney...
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School of Tourism eNews Issue 2, 2011
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Hospitality industry faces Gen Y management challenge
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During Semester 2, 2010, 112 students from Temasek Polytechnic studied at The University of Queensland (UQ).
Many of these students achieved exemplary results and 34 received the distinguished honour of a Dean’s Commendation for High A...
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In 2011 the School of Tourism introduced the BIHTM Honours Fee Waiver Scholarship open to students enrolled in the BIHTM Honours program. Four Fee Waiver Scholarships were awarded to the following students:
- Adam Viscur whose Honours resear...
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School of Tourism Student eNews Issue 1, 2011
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Ms Kuan-Huei Lee (second from left) meets Prime Minister Julia Gillard
Scholarship winner Ms Kuan-Huei Lee plans to travel to four continents over seven months, but it won’t be a leisurely ho...
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Making the most of opportunities has led to exciting overseas adventures for UQ School of Tourism student Ms Lina Preuss.
The final-year Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Interna...
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School of Tourism eNews Issue 1, 2011
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PwC Research on Generation Y for World Tourism Forum 2011
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Technology and the holiday experience are inextricably linked and as new technologies emerge more power lies in the hands of the consumer.
With Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic mak...
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Over 30 senior industry leaders joined researchers from the School of Tourism for a Workforce Development Research Breakfast Forum on Monday 7 February.
Chaired by Adjunct Professor Daniel Gschwi...
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The University of Queensland’s School of Tourism has claimed two of the top awards at a leading international tourism and hospitality research conference.
The 2011 Council for Australian U...
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The School of Tourism at the University of Queensland invites expressions of interest from qualified people interested in casual teaching and research at our St Lucia and Ipswich campuses in 2011. Expressions of Interest for our casual staff pool ar...
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