The Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE)

Upcoming ATHE Events – Don’t Miss Out! We are pleased to announce some exciting events coming up, offering fantastic opportunities to enhance your knowledge, connect with professionals and explore collaboration across tourism education. _________________________________________________   ATHE Student Awards via Teams - Members Only 📅 Thursday 12th December 2024, 1:00PM - 2:00PM Location: MS Teams Information: Join us as we celebrate the achievements of our 2023/24 ATHE prize winners for best undergraduate and best postgraduate students on a tourism programme. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_GVYTii  _________________________________________________   ATHE virtual AGM - Members Only   📅 Wednesday 8th January 2025, 1:00PM - 2:00PM Location: MS Teams Information: Join us for the ATHE AGM, where we’ll report on the past year and set out plans for the upcoming year. The results of the elections for membership of the Executive Committee will also be announced.  👉 https://lnkd.in/eA5Pa5qb _________________________________________________ ATHE & Northern Tourism Academics Network Meeting 📅 Wednesday 22nd January 2025, 10:00AM - 4:00PM Location: Teesside University, Middlesbrough Theme: The FE-HE Nexus in Tourism Education This meeting will focus on the synergies between Further Education (FE) and Higher Education (HE) tourism education, with discussions around transitions, best practices, and alternative pathways. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWZSuE9Z

Join us at The Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE) tomorrow for an exciting webinar 'Reimagining Tourism Education: GenAI's Role in Learning, Assessment, and Mental Wellbeing' Our keynote speakers (Crystal Han-Huei Tsay, Lino Trinchini, Alicia Orea-Giner, PhD) will discuss some of the challenges and opportunities tourism educators are facing in the age of Generative AI, including implications for assessment and academic integrity, innovative practices in the classroom, and critical and feminist perspectives related to diversity, equality and mental wellbeing. 📅 Date: 7th November 2024 🕒 Time: 12:00-13:30 🎟 Book your place now: https://lnkd.in/e6YvFXGu  

Exciting Upcoming ATHE Events – Don’t Miss Out! ATHE Webinar - Reimagining Tourism Education: GenAI's Role in Learning, Assessment and Mental Wellbeing 📅 Thursday 7th November 2024, 12:00 This webinar will explore challenges and opportunities tourism educators are facing in the age of Generative AI, including implications for assessment and academic integrity, innovative practices in the classroom, and critical and feminist perspectives related to diversity, equality and mental wellbeing.   Free for ATHE members. Details below. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e6YvFXGu _________________________________________________   ATHE Southern Tourism Academics Network Meeting 📅 Thursday 14th November 2024, 10:00 Location: University of Hertfordshire Join us for the first Southern Tourism Academics Network meeting, designed for professionals from FE, HE and industry to network, exchange ideas and explore future collaborations. Free for ATHE members. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ejAgVtxX _________________________________________________ ATHE & Northern Tourism Academics Network Meeting 📅 Wednesday 22nd January 2025, 10:00 - Save the Date Location: Teesside University, Middlesbrough Theme: The FE-HE Nexus in Tourism Education This meeting will focus on the synergies between Further Education (FE) and Higher Education (HE) tourism education, with discussions around transitions, best practices, and alternative pathways. 👉Eventbrite link to follow in due course. _________________________________________________ 

🌍 Reimagine the Future of Tourism Education! 🌍 Join us on 7th November for an exciting webinar where we’ll discuss the challenges and opportunities tourism educators are facing in the age of Generative AI, including implications for assessment and academic integrity, innovative practices in the classroom and critical and feminist perspectives related to diversity, equality and mental wellbeing. Our keynote speakers (Crystal Han-Huei Tsay, Lino Trinchini, Alicia Orea-Giner, PhD) will dive into cutting-edge approaches, including the role of AI in reshaping education. Whether you’re a student, academic or industry professional, this is the perfect opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and gain fresh insights into the evolving landscape of tourism education. Don’t miss out on this chance to reimagine the future! 📅 Date: 7th November 2024 🕒 Time: 12:00-13:30 🎟 Book your place now: https://lnkd.in/e6YvFXGu This Webinar is free for ATHE members and £12 for non-ATHE Members

We are excited to announce that the first ATHE Southern Tourism Academics Network Meeting will take place on Thursday 14th November 2024, kindly hosted by the University of Hertfordshire. This meeting is free for ATHE members and offers a valuable opportunity to network with professionals from FE, HE and industry. Whether you're looking to build connections, exchange ideas, or explore future collaborations, this event is not to be missed! You can register for the event via the following link: https://lnkd.in/ejAgVtxX

We are thrilled to see the research funded by The Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE), Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME), and AEME (Association for Events Management Education) last year, delivered by Lisa Wyld and her team at Buckinghamshire New University, on the front page of Wonkhe today. The article highlights the challenges our sector is confronting, both in academia and industry. https://lnkd.in/exYKSX7x

Due to popular demand we have just released more tickets for The Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE) Level 3 Travel & Tourism and Aviation - The Plan Forward 2026 webinar. Join us on 5th July for an opportunity to gain valuable insights on the future of travel, tourism and aviation FE. Register now via Eventbrite (link below)- places are limited. https://lnkd.in/eB4M5Jeu

Join us on 5th July for The Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE) Level 3 Travel & Tourism and Aviation - The Plan Forward 2026 webinar. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to gain valuable insights on the future of travel, tourism and aviation FE. Register now via Eventbrite (link below)- places are limited. https://lnkd.in/eB4M5Jeu

White Paper Highlights Potential Damaging Implications of Government Policy Shift on Graduate Visa Route The Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE), Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME), and AEME (Association for Events Management Education) have come together to address the concerning implications of potential changes to government policy regarding the graduate visa route. This joint effort aims to shed light on the critical role that international students and graduates play in the education of industry leaders worldwide, as well as the strategic development of industries through postgraduate education and research. In response to a statement made in Parliament on December 4, 2023, the government has tasked the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) with conducting a rapid review of the Graduate route. This review, expected to report its findings today, has sparked concerns within THE industries about the potential repercussions on the economy, recruitment, and the already-existing skills shortage. Currently 85% of students studying THE postgraduate programmes are international students. Go to www.athe.org.uk for the full press release.

Council for Hospitality Management Education with The Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE) and AEME (Association for Events Management Education) jointly commissioned a report on the future of Tourism, Hospitality and Events (THE) Management education in the United Kingdom (UK), in the context of increased stakeholder pressure and shifting government policy. This paper, published today, sets out the implications of shifting government policy which risks affecting economy, recruitment and adding to skills shortage. It provides directed recommendations aimed to inform and support a successful THE Management education strategy for the future. This report demonstrates the unquestionable value of hospitality as the report projects an upward trend for the next 5 years, with a more significant increase projected for UG courses. The analysis leads to valid insights and recommendations for us to work collaboratively with industry and government. Council for Hospitality Management Education is looking forward with optimism to engaging in conversations and debates on this.