Tourism Subject Conference

Tourism is the world’s largest industry, worth over $3trillion annually worldwide, and has become one of its biggest sources of employment. There is no better city in which to study Tourism than Liverpool. During Liverpool’s year as the European Capital of Culture in 2008 over 14 million tourists visited the city, generating over £800 million and creating approximately 15,000 new jobs. The legacy of Capital of Culture sees Liverpool’s continuing development of new arts, heritage, and cultural attractions, retail developments and luxury hotels.

Our Tourism Department are offering a subject conference for AS/A2 Level students to provide two lectures and support their studies.

The format of the day is as follows:

1.30pm - 2pm
Arrival at Liverpool Hope and complimentary refreshments

2pm - 2.15pm
Welcome to Liverpool Hope and the Tourism Department

2.15pm - 3pm
Session 1
The “New Forms” of Tourism
Dr Viachaslau Filimonau

3pm - 3.15pm
Break

3.15pm - 4pm
Session 2
Branding and Marketing in Tourism
Dr Victoria Kennedy

4pm - 4.15pm
Closing Address and Q & A

4.15pm - 4.30pm
Depart Liverpool Hope University


The session will take place at our Hope Park Campus, Hope Park, Liverpool, L16 9JD

Booking is required, please contact Andrew Cooper on [email protected] or 0151 291 3739 to reserve your places.