University tourism experts organise again the BU Tourism Futures Forum @ WTM2011 and 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 suppliers around the world require innovation in management and operations, calling for a major rethinking of both strategic and tactical Tourism Management.

The Tourism Futures Forum will provide an insight into the future dimensions of the tourism industry. It examines major trends in tourism demand and supply and explores the strategic changes that lead to the international tourism industry restructuring. The Forum will be organised by The University of Bournemouth in partnership with World Travel Market and  TravelDailyNews International are organising this forum to facilitate debate about the key strategic changes and to engage in a discussion about the successful response of the industry.

The event will involve two short research-based presentations to stimulate discussion. Chairman Prof. Dimitrios Buhalis will encourage all participants to contribute to the debate and discussion.


Date/Time: 10 Nov 2011 / 14:00-16:00
Location: North Gallery Rooms 6 + 7

Invited Presentations

• Professor Adele Ladkin, Human Resources trends and Tourism
• Dr Richard Shipway Olympics, Sport Tourism and Legacy

Invited Panelists include

• Jean-Claude Baumgarten, WTTC
• Dermont Blastland, TUI
• John Kent, YouTravel & Aquis
• Mariyam Zulfa, Minister of Tourism, Maldives
• El Hamy El Zayat, EMECO Egypt
• Nuno Aires, Tourismo Algarve, Portugal
• Tiffany St James Stimulation