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Selling or Telling?
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University of Brighton, United Kingdom, 2 - 4 July 2008 |
ATLAS annual conference 2008 |
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Selling or Telling?
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University of Brighton, United Kingdom, 2 - 4 July 2008 |
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IntroductionProfessor Peter Burns, Director, Centre for Tourism Policy Studies at the School of Service Management (SSM) at the University of Brighton, and Professor David Arnold, Dean of the Faculty of Management and Information Systems and Professor of Computing Science and leader of EPOCH at the University, cordially invite you to attend the 2008 ATLAS Heritage conference from July 2-4, 2008 in Brighton.
The conference is being co-managed by Dr. Nigel Jarvis (n.d.jarvis@brighton.ac.uk), Senior Lecturer, SSM and Dr. Jaime Kaminski (J.Kaminski@brighton.ac.uk), Research Fellow, EPOCH. Please direct any correspondence for the event to them. If you have any other questions about ATLAS or registration please contact us on e-mail at: admin@atlas-euro.org
The School of Service Management (SSM), in conjunction with EPOCH from the Brighton Business School, are proud to announce they are hosting the annual ATLAS conference. This is the first time the conference has been held in England and thus it is expected that approximately 150+ delegates from ATLAS Europe and EPOCH as well as others from around the world will attend the event.
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| The Royal Pavilion in Brighton |
The idea behind this conference is to provide an intellectual space to explore the numerous issues that exist between the 'selling' and 'telling' of cultural heritage through tourism. The conflicts range from purely commercial (i.e. competition for space between residents and tourists) and the more esoteric aspects of how and who makes visual, political and cultural representation of local people. The four streams are interconnected so as to provide a coherent logic to the proceedings yet diverse enough to allow for a wide range of multidisciplinary papers that will enable lively debate and provide new insights into this complex area.
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Keynote speakersThe conference has four confirmed keynote speakers with one to be finalized. The current speakers are as follows:
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Conference themes / streamsAbstracts for presentations are invited on the following themes / streams:
Stream coordinators are identified for four key themes. Coordinators have been identified based on their expertise related to the subject matter. All abstracts must be submitted to ATLAS via the forms and then these will be then sent to the relevant stream coordinators who will review and liaise with other scientific committee members identified further on this site. Abstracts for presentations are invited on the following themes:
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Abstract submissionAll abstracts will be subject to double-blind review by at least two members of the scientific committee. Acceptance of a submission will be based on: theoretical and empirical significance; methodological soundness; relevance to the theme of the conference; technical competency; and logical clarity. The official language of the conference is English.
Abstracts should be submitted to ATLAS by using this form no later than 29th February 2008 and should include author's name, institution, contact address/e-mail and title.
Abstracts (maximum of 500 words) should indicate background, theoretical/ practical implications, methods and/or data sources, and indicative findings of the paper. The title should be no more than 12 words. Authors should also indicate which theme(s) of the conference their proposed paper relates to (no more then 2). Abstracts not clearly related to the themes of the conference will not be accepted.
Receipt of abstracts will be acknowledged and decisions on acceptance will be provided no later than 14th April 2008.
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Poster sessionThe main purpose of the poster session is to offer, usually for new researchers, a chance to network and share methodologies outside of the main conference paper sessions. A dedicated time and space will be allocated within the conference programme to allow all delegates the chance to attend and engage with those participating in the poster session. Posters should provide an interesting description of the project with an abstract, information about the methodology, results or outcomes, some graphics or pictures, handouts, business cards and a sign up sheet if people want to be contacted afterwards.
For this reason, it is important to feature the following PROMINENTLY on the poster and on any handouts that will be distributed:
TEXT: Posters should be readable from a distance of 5 feet. The smallest readable type font at this distance is 20-25 point. Title should stand-alone or at least appear as a large header and be separated from other text.
GRAPHICS: Artwork, photos, charts, and graphs typically make up the bulk of a good poster. It also helps to use arrows or other directional pointers if certain sections should be read in specific order. However, too much colour and crowding of images can confuse the onlooker. Detailed information is more effectively conveyed in printed handouts that can be read later.
Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate electronic displays.
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Important dates and deadlines
| Abstract submission: | 29th February 2008 |
| Poster Presentation: | 14th March 2008 |
| Notification of acceptance: | 14th April 2008 |
| Conference: | 2nd - 4th July 2008 |
| Full paper submission: | 31st October 2008 |
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Publication detailsFull papers will be included in the conference proceedings to be published.
Outstanding papers will be published in some targeted journals to be confirmed.
Selected papers will be published in separate thematic volumes.
More information to follow when available.
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Scientific committee
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| Professor Malcolm Cooper | Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan |
| Ulla Ritola-Pesonen | University of Joensuu, Finland |
| Dr. Melanie Smith | Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary |
| Dr. Puczkó László | Managing Director and Head of Tourism, Xellum Kft, Hungary |
| Professor, dr.phil. Henrik Halkier | Head of Department, History, International and Social StudiesAalborg University, Denmark |
| Babak Sodagar | CUBIST Research Group, University of Brighton, UK |
| Jim McLoughlin | CUBIST Research Group, University of Brighton, UK |
| Dr. Nigel Jarvis | Centre for Tourism Policy Studies, University of Brighton, UK |
| Angela Benson | Centre for Tourism Policy Studies, University of Brighton, UK |
| Professor John Tunbridge | Carleton University, Canada |
| Brian Smith | Director, European Association of Historic Towns and Regions (EAHTR), UK |
| Professor Petri Ralvo | University of Joensuu, Finland |
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ATLAS SIG's - Associated meetingsATLAS Special Interest Groups (SIGs) will be running parallel sessions during the conference:
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Provisional conference programmeTiming and content of sessions may be subject to change and will be finalized in the coming months.
Wednesday, 2nd July 2008
The conference will begin in the mid-morning of this day with an official welcome and a keynote speaker. The afternoon will see the first conference papers being presented organized by the main four themes. The Wednesday evening will have a welcome reception with local dignitaries. This will be held at the Brighton Fishing Museum in the historic arches along the seafront just west of the Brighton Pier and within a 10 minute walk from the main conference venue. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served from around 1930-2030 hours. Afterwards delegates are free to arrange their own dinner and social plans. A vast array of restaurants are within a few minutes walk from the reception. The first of the Brighton Victorian Sewer Tours will also occur in the evening before the welcome reception. Tours are limited to 25 people at a time and take about 50 minutes. These Tours need to be carefully planned so we will send notices to you as to your preferred time.
Thursday, 3rd July 2008
This full day will see two keynote speakers, one at the start of the day and the other ending the afternoon session, as well as a full programme of conference papers. Further there will be additional tours of Brighton's Victorian Sewers. Also, the conference dinner will be held at the Corn Exchange. Inspired by the Corn Exchange in Paris and originally covered with a huge segmented glass dome, this remarkable building was designed as the Prince Regent's riding stables and was finally completed in 1805. Towards the end of the 19th century, the Corn Exchange was used as an archaeological and geological museum. It is now a unique and versatile venue with a magnificent single span of arched ceiling and a sprung maple floor. It was lovingly restored as part of the recent Brighton Dome refurbishment project. Delegates are invited to come for pre-dinner drinks from 1930 hours and then dinner will start from 2000 hours. Some social activities are also planned for the evening before the night winds down. There are lots of pubs, bars and nightclubs nearby for those who want to continue enjoying the night after the dinner!!
Friday, 4th July 2008
The last day of the conference will continue to see further keynote presenters, again one at the start of the morning, and one at the end of the afternoon session, and we will see the completion of the paper presentations. A final summation of the conference will occur before officially closing the conference. It is envisioned that the conference will end in the late afternoon (around 1730 hours) and delegates are free to stay in the area and enjoy some of the local sites in and around Brighton and in the wider South East England area. Some potential attractions are listed in the next section. Friday evening will also see the final Sewer Tour.
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Optional study visits: Saturday 5th, July 2008Brighton and Hove has many fine attractions that may be of interest to conference delegates. Some specific listings are below. Many attractive towns, villages and other sites in the immediate area may be of interest such as Lewes and Alfriston and many National Trust properties. London is also easily accessible via the train and takes approximately one hour to get to London Victoria from Brighton.
Free Entry
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Conference packages
| Conference packages and fees | ATLAS member |
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Research Students*) | Accompanying spouse/partner |
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*) Research Students have the option to join the conference dinner for approximately an extra € 50. Tours of the Sewers are available for an extra Ł 10.
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Cancellation policyIf written cancellation is received on or before 1st June 2008, a refund of all meeting fees will be made, minus an administration fee of € 25.
No refund will be possible after 1st June 2008, but substitute delegates can be nominated.
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Conference organisersThe conference will be organised by ATLAS in partnership with the Centre for Tourism Policy Studies (CENTOPS) and the CUBIST Research Group, University of Brighton, United Kingdom.
ASSOCIATION FOR TOURISM AND LEISURE EDUCATION (ATLAS)
The Association for Tourism and Leisure Education (ATLAS) was established in 1991 to develop transnational educational initiatives in tourism and leisure. ATLAS provides a forum to promote staff and student exchange, transnational research and to facilitate curriculum and professional development. It currently has members in more than 70 countries. It is represented at regional and local level by sections such as ATLAS Europe, ATLAS Asia-Pacific and ATLAS Africa.
ATLAS Europe was founded in 1991, and still attracts the bulk of ATLAS members while other sections are growing rapidly. ATLAS Asia-Pacific, established in 1997 and currently with 76 members, has staged conferences in Indonesia, China and Japan. ATLAS Africa was launched in 1998 and held its inaugural conference in 2000 in Kenya, with subsequent conferences in Tanzania and South Africa. It currently has around 50 members. At the moment initiatives are taken to develop ATLAS Americas. The regional sections of ATLAS have developed their own programme of activities and publications to respond more closely to the specific needs of members located in these regions and those with related research interests.
Membership of ATLAS regional associations and special interest sections of ATLAS is open to all ATLAS members. Members of ATLAS can form Special Interest Groups (SIG's) related to specific education and research topics or for specific geographical areas. SIG's run research programmes and can organise special events and publications related to their area of interest. See www.atlas-euro.org/SIG/sig.htm for further information on the current SIGs.
ATLAS conference secretariat
Travit - PO Box 3042
6802 DA Arnhem
The Netherlands
Tel: +31-26-4452699
Fax: +31-26-4452932
E-mail: admin@atlas-euro.org
CENTRE FOR TOURISM POLICY STUDIES (CENTOPS)
Website: http://www.brighton.ac.uk/ssm/research/centops/index.php
Tourism with its multiple services, places and spaces creates a huge variety of business opportunities and experiences. The temporal and spatial elements invoked highlight the complexity of interactions between local, national and transnational cultures.
These shifting, granular patterns emphasise the need to see tourism not only as economic enterprise but also as part of a wider social phenomenon. We see our role as bringing new insights and understanding about the ways in which tourism is changing our lives.
Predicated on the growing acknowledgement that natural and cultural environments are finite resources, the Centre for Tourism Policy Studies (CENTOPS) was founded in 2001 to undertake empirical, reflective and applied research into the links between Tourism, Society and Culture.
CULTURAL BUSINESS - IMPACT, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (CUBIST Research Group)
Website: www.cubistresearch.org
The group adopts a holistic multidisciplinary approach to addressing management problems in the Cultural and Heritage sector and offers specialist research and consultancy on the following areas:
This Brighton Business School based research group is a member of a larger EPOCH research network (http://epoch.eu) - an 89 partner EU funded project focused on Cultural Heritage and Technology. The EPOCH project is managed and administered in the MIS faculty, University of Brighton.
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Conference venueThe entire conference will take place at:
University of Brighton Gallery & Sallis Benney Theatre
Grand Parade, Brighton
East Sussex, BN2 0JY
United Kingdom
Venue Website: http://www.bton.ac.uk/gallery/
Catering
All catering during the day programme will take place at the Sallis Benney Theatre/Grand Parade building. In addition to catering provided by the conference organizers the venue also has a café that will be opened during the day.
Smoking
Smoking is strictly prohibited within all the conference rooms.
Insurance
It is recommended that participants arrange insurance for medical expenses, loss of personal belongings and accidents occurring during the conference. ATLAS and ESTG will not be held responsible for any losses, damages or injuries.
Dietary requirements
Please let us know of any dietary requirements at least one week before the start of the conference. We will try to satisfy all needs. Conference menus will be provided on the website.
Brighton venue map
Brighton venue map: (100Kb)
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AccommodationWe have provided two main links for you to book accommodation, either through VisitBrighton or the University of Brighton student residences.
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VisitBrighton, as part of the Brighton & Hove Visitor and Convention Bureau, has developed a dedicated site for delegates looking for accommodation. A range of accommodation for the 2008 Conference is now available for on-line delegate reservations. The site includes booking forms, prices, amenities, images and maps so you can see how close they are to the main conference venue. The hotels have been chosen specifically for ease of access to the Sallis Benney Grande Parade venue and the City centre. Delegates may create new or amend existing reservations via: www.ConferenceBookings.co.uk and entering the following event code: BTNATLAS2008. Alternatively you may click on this direct link to create new reservations: https://www.conferencebookings.co.uk/delegate/BTNATLAS2008 |
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| Phoenix Brewery Halls |
Cheaper accommodation rates are also available through University of Brighton Phoenix Brewery student residence halls, located on Southover Street (see map for location). These rooms are vacant in the summer months in terms of university students being away, although they may be used during this period by other groups. It is a short walk, approx. 10 minutes, from the Halls to the Sallis Benney Grande Parade conference venue.
The rate is £99.00 per person (or Ł33 per day), based on self catered accommodation and a minimum 3 night stay. The University cannot hold any bedrooms for delegates. Delegates will need to contact the University residential and catering services themselves to check the availability and pay for the bedrooms direct with the conference office. It may be important to book these rooms as soon as you can in order to ensure that you have a space here if you want this location.
The Phoenix Brewery accommodation is arranged in flats of 6-8 bedrooms with shared kitchen/lounge in each flat. Each individual will have use of a single en-suite bedroom with private shower, toilet and hand basin. The kitchen is shared with other University guests staying within the flat.
All kitchens in the flats are fully equipped with a cooker, refrigerator, freezer, microwave, kettle, crockery and kitchen utensils. The price includes bed linen, towels and electricity. There is a laundry on each site. Please note there is NO internet access available at the halls.
Check in after 15:00hrs and check out before 10:00hrs.
With regards to contact details to check availability, delegates can either email conferences@brighton.ac.uk or call the conference office direct on +44-1273-643167 / 8
The main contact for information about the University residences is:
Clare Hodgson
Conference & Sales Assistant
University of Brighton
Residential & Catering Services
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Moulsecoomb
BN2 4AT
Tel: +44-1273-643167
Fax: +44-1273-642610
conferences@brighton.ac.uk
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TransportGetting to Brighton will generally be easy for most delegates as the City is accessible by many ways depending on how you choose to travel. The South East is well served by many airports that have many low-cost as well as regularly scheduled flights. Once at Gatwick Airport, Brighton is well served by many trains throughout the day and it only takes about 30 minutes to get to Brighton from Gatwick. A typical single fare from Gatwick to Brighton is approximately Ł8 and return fares not much more. Once at the train station in Brighton, delegates can look for the taxi stand to get to your local accommodation and/or the conference venue. Further, the train station is centrally located within walking distance of many of the accommodation buildings and the conference venue, which is about a 20 minute walk from the station. Please refer to the conference venue map as part of the website to see the location of the Sallis Benney/Grande Parade site in relation to the train station.
Further some delegates may choose to arrive to the UK by train via Eurostar (whether you get off at Ashford and take a coast train to Brighton or continue up to London St. Pancras and come down from there to Brighton), or by car via the Eurotunnel or ferry. There are also other London area airports including Heathrow, Stansted and Luton, with the latter two having many cheaper charter flights. However these three airports are much farther away than Gatwick.
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More informationFor a city guide, please look at www.viewbrighton.co.uk
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Registration
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Tom became the chief executive of VisitBritain following the merger of the British Tourist Authority with the English Tourism Council in 2003. Before joining VisitBritain, Tom worked for Scottish and Newcastle plc, Center Parcs and was Managing Director of Saga Holidays, and a group board director since 1999. He also sits on the boards of South West Tourism and Visit London. Tom was awarded a CBE for his services to the tourist industry in the Queen's Birthday Honours in 2007.
Professor Mike Robinson holds the Chair of Tourism and Culture at Leeds Metropolitan University. He is founder and Joint Editor of the Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change and Joint Editor of the book series - Tourism and Cultural Change. He is a Board Member/Trustee of the Council for British Research in the Levant, an overseas Institute of the British Academy. His research interests span three main themes. The first relates to the creative ways in which culture(s) in its material and symbolic, 'traditional' and popular forms are mobilised for, and by, the tourism sector and tourists to create real and imagined worlds. A second theme focuses upon the ways in which tourists make sense of the world through their touristic experiences, how they negotiate the life-worlds of others, and how they communicate their encounters and experiences through discourse and narrative. A third theme is centred upon the notion of festivity and festivals and how communities and tourists respond to changes in ritual and symbolic practices.
Educated at the Universities of Cambridge, Reading and London (PhD.1974), Prof. Ashworth has taught at the Universities of Wales, Portsmouth and, since 1979, Groningen. Since 1994, he has been a Professor of heritage management and urban tourism in the Department of Planning, Faculty of Spatial Sciences, University of Groningen in The Netherlands. His main research interests include heritage management, tourism planning and place marketing. He is author of the books "Tourist-Historic City" (Wiley, 1990), "Heritage Planning" (Geopers, 1992), "Dissonant Heritage" (Wiley, 1996), "European heritage planning and management" (Intellect, 2001), "A Geography of Heritage" (Arnold, 2001), "Construction of built heritage" (Ashgate, 2001), "Senses of place: senses of time (Ashgate, 2005), "Marketing in the tourism industry" (Croom Helm, 1984), "Marketing tourism places" (Routledge, 1990), "Tourism and spatial transformation" (CABI, 1996), "Horror and human tragedy revisited" (Intellect, 2005) and "Selling the City" (Wiley, 1990).
John Tunbridge is a graduate of St. John's College, Cambridge and received his Ph.D. from Bristol University. He joined Carleton in 1969 and has since taught in Australia, the UK and South Africa. He is co-author of The Tourist-Historic City (Elsevier, London, 2000) and Dissonant Heritage (Wiley,Chichester, 1996), and A Geography of Heritage: Power, Culture, Economy (Arnold, London, 2000). His research is concerned with the various dimensions of the geography of heritage, including tourist-historic cities, the geography of heritage, and managing tourism in cities.
Nick Dodds is Managing Director of Festivals and Events International, a new company that provides advice and project management for festivals and public events across the world. Until recently Nick was Chief Executive of Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival for eight years where he was responsible for the artistic and commercial operation of both the annual Festival and the year round venues. Nick oversaw the major capital refurbishment of the Brighton Dome and Museum, re-opened the Dome as the south coast's premier arts and conference centre and has developed the Brighton Festival as a major national event. Nick is Chairman of the British Arts Festivals Association and a past Chairman of the International Festival and Events Association - Europe.