Dear all,
We would like to invite you to the launch seminar of NET-STaR (ESRC-funded). Attendance is free, and more details can be found on www.westminster.ac.uk/net-star. If you would like to join us at the start of this exciting journey, please email Lynn Minnaert ([log in to unmask]).
Professor Robert Maitland - University of Westminster
Dr Graham Miller, Dr Lynn Minnaert - University of Surrey
NET-STaR - Network for Social Tourism and Regeneration
Seminar 1: Mapping the territory. Social tourism in regeneration and social policy
Wednesday 30th March, 5 pm- 8 pm
Fyvie Hall, University of Westminster, 309 Regent Street, London W1B 2UW
5.00 - 5.45 pm: Networking Reception
5.45 - 6.00 pm: James Berresford - Chief Executive, Visit England
'Tourism in England: Developments and opportunities in 2011'
6.00 - 6.15 pm: John McDonald - Director, Family Holiday Association
'Social tourism in the UK today'
6.15 - 6.30 pm: Charles Etienne Belanger - Director, International Organisation of Social Tourism
'Social tourism in Europe today'
6.30 - 7.00 pm: Prof Paul Brunt - Head of the School of Hospitality and Tourism, University of Plymouth
'Using tourism to regenerate British seaside resorts'
7.00 - 7.30 pm: Prof Robert Maitland - University of Westminster, Dr Lynn Minnaert , Dr Graham Miller - University of Surrey
'Social tourism - Perspectives and potential'
7.30 - 8.00 pm: Drinks reception
What is NET-STaR?
NET- STaR hosts a series of seminars funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The network will bring together leading representatives from across the academic, social policy and tourism sectors to discuss and develop the potential of tourism for regeneration and social policy.
NET-STaR will host six seminars over two years, and each seminar will discuss a different aspect of social tourism and regeneration. This first seminar, 'Mapping the territory: social tourism in regeneration and social policy will explore different interpretations of the concept of social tourism. The programme for the evening is outlined below. More information about the seminar series can be found at www.westminster.ac.uk/net-star.
Dr Lynn Minnaert
Lecturer in Tourism and Events
Faculty of Management and Law
University of Surrey
Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH
