OMAN MINISTRY OF TOURISM EXHIBITING AT THE LONDON CRUISE SHOW

 

OMAN MINISTRY OF TOURISM EXHIBITING AT THE LONDON CRUISE
SHOW

STAND E10 22 – 23 MARCH
2014



In the last decade, Oman has seen cruise passenger
arrivals increase to in excess of quarter of a million per annum.  With cruise ships stopping on round-the-world
voyages, repositioning voyages to and from Asia or as a key feature of
itineraries by ships operating in Arabian Water, Oman has firmly

UCLan Tourism Society opening event

The UCLan Tourism Society is a group open to all those who are passionate about the tourism industry.

Members have the opportunity to meet with industry experts and professionals from a variety of fields, providing students with essential contacts for their career development, with opportunities for domestic and international trips to broaden knowledge.

Our exclusive members-only opening event takes place on Tuesday 1st April 4-5pm, GR201. You will be able to meet the committee and voice your needs from the Tourism Society.

The afternoon will include refreshments and guest speaker Tom Pridmore, Tourism Officer at Ribble Valley Borough Council.

To gain access to industry contacts, peer advice and be part of a group who are as passionate about the world as you are, please join the Tourism Society.

Students visit Auschwitz-Birkenau

UCLan Tourism undergraduates recently visited one of the world's most symbolic sites as part of their final year studies.

Dr Philip Stone, Executive Director for the Institute for Dark Tourism Research (iDTR), and Associate Lecturer Peter McGrath accompanied 33 students to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, Poland.

The visit was the culmination of an emotive and provocative module entitled 'Dark Tourism and Thana-Events: Managing Macabre Attractions and Exhibitions', in which students critically analyse how dark heritage is (re)presented and managed within the modern visitor economy.

Dr Stone said the trip demonstrated UCLan's commitment to providing a world-class learning experience: "As the symbolic-focus of the Holocaust, Auschwitz-Birkenau haunts contemporary imagination and, as such, its continued role in interpreting a 'heritage that hurts' is key to understanding how difficult pasts are packaged up and remembered.

"The students were provided with a unique and profound opportunity to apply many of the theoretical themes discussed in the module. These included, amongst others, concepts such as death sequestration, collective memory, politics of fear, construction of moralities, and issues of 'Otherness'.

"The visit also illustrated how research informed teaching and real-world impact can be manifested in such a moving experience for all students involved."

A selection of images from the trip can be viewed here.

Hayley joins the jet-set

Hayley (far left) with fellow THE Alumni

Our graduates pursue careers across a variety of disciplines throughout the Tourism Management industry.

Hayley Bartholomew secured a first-class honours degree before joining British Airways, and she recently returned to Preston to share her experiences with current undergraduates.

"UCLan was amazing and really helped me get to where I am today. From my placement at Disney through to the quality of the teaching – particularly Carley's 'Managing Service Quality' module – everything was geared to my employability.

"I learned report writing and research skills during the course of my dissertation and these have proved invaluable in my new role. I started off as cabin crew and I'm now working at Head Office on projects which look at ways of enhancing service on our most prestigious routes.

"My advice to anyone considering a career in the industry is don't be disheartened if you don't find a place on a graduate scheme – just find a way in and things will happen. Make sure you network, be resilient, make sure you attend lectures and be ambitious. If you're determined to be a success you’ll go a long way."