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THE ASSOCIATION FOR TOURISM IN HIGHER EDUCATION

The Association for Tourism in Higher Education is the subject association for tourism in the UK. Its objectives include promoting the development and recognition of tourism as a subject of study in the UK at FE level, foundation degree, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels, and encouraging high standards in learning, teaching and research. To this end, it works with other bodies concerned with tourism education in the UK such as the Quality Assurance Agency and the Higher Education Academy.

Objectives

To act as the Subject Association for tourism in the UK;
To promote the development and recognition of tourism as a subject of study in the UK and liaise as appropriate with other countries internationally;
To encourage high standards in learning, teaching and research;
To identify and communicate ‘good practice’, statistics and other information about qualifications in tourism;
To support, undertake and disseminate research to further these objectives;
To maintain links between education, employers and professional bodies.

The Benefits of Membership include:-

Certificated Membership demonstrates high standing and esteem and demonstrates a commitment to supporting the subject within Higher Education in the UK
The ATHE logo may be used on marketing publicity to demonstrate good standing.
Regional events that bring valuable networking opportunities amongst FE, HE and industry, giving advice, opportunities and sharing knowledge.
ATHE sponsors student prizes at each member institution, with winners’ certificates presented at our regional events and listed on the ATHE website
Members’ quarterly newsletter.
Opportunity to influence and respond to national and international tourism education policy initiatives
Exclusive webinars for members.
Opportunity to stand for election on the ATHE Executive committee to have a say in the future development of the Association.

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