Tuesday, April 7, 2015

FW: 2015 International Adventure Conference

 

 

From: list-owner@mail.atlas-euro.org [mailto:list-owner@mail.atlas-euro.org] On Behalf Of Pomfret, Gill
Sent: vendredi 27 mars 2015 16:53
To: list@atlas-euro.org
Subject: ATLAS list 2015 International Adventure Conference

 

Dear all,

 

Now in its fourth year, the Adventure Tourism Research Association (ATRA), in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University, is happy to announce the call for papers (attached) for the 2015 International Adventure Conference.

 

Following the events in Scotland and Norway, the latter attracting over 300 academics and practitioners from 26 countries, we’re really looking forward to the next event, to be held in Sheffield, UK, from 9th -11th September.

 

Please click onto this website link for further details and updates www.adventureconference2015.co.uk  and #AdventureConf15.

 

Please note that the abstract submission deadline is 17th April 2015.

 

We are pleased to announce the following confirmed keynote speakers:

  • Alastair Humphreys - Adventurer, Author and Motivational Speaker 
  • Andrew Denton - CEO of Outdoor Industries Association and Freelance Outdoor Consultant
  • Steve Peat - World Downhill Mountain Bike Champion
  • Eric Arnould - Professor of Consumption, Culture and Commerce at the University of Southern Denmark
  • Dr Scott Cohen - Director of Postgraduate Research Programmes at the University of Surrey
  • Beau Miles – Film Maker, Adventurer and Public Speaker

We are open for abstract and poster submissions – please see attached for details.  Registration will be open shortly.

 

Thanks

 

Gill

 

Gill Pomfret

Senior Lecturer in Tourism

DBA Course Leader

 

Email: g.c.pomfret@shu.ac.uk

Tel: +44 (0)114 225 2958

 

Sheffield Business School

Room 7307, Stoddart Building, City Campus
Sheffield Hallam University, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB

 

The Tourism team at Sheffield Hallam University are delighted to be hosting the 4th International Adventure Conference. For more information:

 

www.adventureconference2015.co.uk

#AdventureConf15