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  • Adding value to the global initiatives of the FIA

    Posted on May 06, 2011

    Prof Ernie Heath was invited by the Federation Internationale de I'Automobile (FIA), to facilitate strategic workshops for its Travel and Tourism Commission and its Camping and Caravan Commission during its FIA Conference Week 2011, which took place in Ku

  • Joining The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Knowledge Network

    Posted on May 06, 2011

    Prof Ernie Heath has been invited to join the UNWTO Knowledge Network and has also been appointed to the Scientific Committee for the UNWTO Network Algarve Forum, with the theme 'Tourism and Science: Bridging Theory and Practice'.

  • Another Cum Laude

    Posted on February 15, 2011

    Ms Elizabeth Kruger, a part-time lecturer of Tourism Management, completed the MCom in Tourism Management. The title of her thesis is 'A stakeholder perspective on mega-events as an element of tourism destination competitiveness'.

  • First South African to be appointed to the Board of the International Federation for Information Technology and Travel and Tourism (IFITT)

    Posted on February 10, 2011

    Professor Berendien Lubbe from the Department of Tourism Management at the University of Pretoria has been appointed on the Board of the International Federation for IT and Travel and Tourism (IFITT). She is the first South African to be appointed on the

  • Collaborative Research Project between North Carolina State University and The University of Pretoria gains momentum

    Posted on February 04, 2011

    The Department of Tourism Management at the University of Pretoria, in collaboration with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at North Carolina State University (NCSU), is currently conducting research to determine the feasibility o

  • 'Best Teacher' award

    Posted on November 25, 2010

    Prof Ernie Heath, Head of the Department of Tourism Management, received the "Best Teacher" award for 2009/2010 from the School of International Business at the University of Applied Sciences in Bremen, Germany.

  • Department of Tourism Management contributes to International Conference on Global Sustainable Tourism.

    Posted on November 23, 2010

    A best paper award, six scientific papers and a keynote address, were among the achievements and contributions by lecturers and postgraduate students of the Department of Tourism Management at the International Tourism Conference on Global Sustainable Tou

  • Tuks Tourism students contribute to a Tourism Strategy Zambia

    Posted on October 27, 2010

    BComHons in Tourism Management students at the University of Pretoria, recently had the educational experience of a lifetime, when they undertook a field visit to the Livingstone area in Zambia.

  • Adding value to the Tourism Industry

    Posted on October 20, 2010

    The Department of Tourism Management continuously strives to build meaningful relationships and collaborate with public and private sector tourism organisations regarding training opportunities and relevant research projects.

  • Celebrating Tourism Day

    Posted on October 12, 2010

    The Department of Tourism Management celebrated national Tourism Month on the 22nd of September. The international theme for World Tourism Day for 2010 was 'Biodiversity'.

  • Fifa World Cup brings MBA students from George Washington University to Tukkies

    Posted on July 28, 2010

    Twenty MBA students from the School of Business at George Washington University recently participated in a strategic workshop, which was hosted by the Department of Tourism Management at the University of Pretoria.

  • Adding value to tourism on a global level

    Posted on July 28, 2010

    South Africa was well represented at the Travel and Tourism Commission Conference of the Federation Internationale de I'Automobile (FIA), which was held in Como, Italy during the period 17-21 May 2010.

  • Contributing to the Tshwane International Trade and Investment Conference

    Posted on July 28, 2010

    The Department of Tourism Management was well represented at the successful 3rd Tshwane International Trade and Infrastructure Investment Conference, which was held during the period 24 - 26 May 2010.

  • 2010 Soccer World Cup Opportunity

    Posted on February 15, 2010

    The BCom Tourism Management students (from first year to Honours level) have been given the opportunity to volunteer for SportsMark at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

  • Excellent Learning Experiences

    Posted on November 25, 2009

    Honours students in Tourism Management, at the University of Pretoria, had the opportunity to do justice to the saying

  • Recognition by international professional body

    Posted on August 14, 2009

    Prof Ernie Heath, Head of the Department of Tourism Management at the University of Pretoria, was one of thirty-four tourism marketing professionals from across the globe, who were recognized as Destination Champions at the 95th Annual Convention of Desti

  • Facilitating A 2010 Tourism Knowledge Gateway

    Posted on May 02, 2007

    During 2006, a 2010 Knowledge Gateway evolved out of the development of TourGate, a broader-based tourism knowledge gateway, which is currently being implemented by the Department of Tourism Management at the University of Pretoria. The pilot phase for th

  • UNWTO TEDQUAL CERTIFICATION RENEWED UNTIL 2008

    Posted on May 02, 2007

    In accordance with its commitment to uphold global standards of quality in tourism education and research, the Department of Tourism Management has been presented a renewal of the TedQual Certification by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNW

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