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Destination Dalarna: Why study International Tourism Management?

When you embark on an International Tourism Management (ITM) adventure with Dalarna University, you become a member of a diverse, global family. With students from Europe and beyond starting with us every year, you will find new friends, a new passion and the skills to develop a career that will take you around the world.

Study in Sweden

Dalarna University is a top international study destination. The University has two campuses in Falun and Borlänge. Situated in the heart of Sweden, the Borlänge campus is the ideal home for your tourism studies. Set just a 2-hour train ride away from Stockholm and Arlanda, Sweden’s main international airport, Borlänge is the largest metropolitan area in the county of Dalarna.

If you are a winter sports fanatic, then you are in for a treat! Close to local ski slopes and three hours from Sweden’s largest ski resort, you can study all week and cruise the icy slopes or cross-country tracks at weekends whilst enjoying Dalarna’s natural beauty. Summer offers hiking, mountain biking, fishing and swimming in natural lakes in amongst Sweden’s gorgeous forests. There are also a wide range of cultural experiences nearby. From gigs and concerts  at Dalhalla , an old open air lime quarry to Gruppen, Sweden’s largest celebration of midsummer and Falu Great Copper Mountain, a World Heritage site, you can experience the traditional, the old, and the new and learn more about what makes Dalarna and Sweden so unique.

Innovative ITM Curriculum

As you delve into Dalarna’s multi-dimensional curriculum , you will notice that there is much more on offer than first meets the eye. As Sweden’s only Bachelor degree in Tourism taught entirely in English, you are connected to researchers who work around the globe. Your studies will provide a balanced blend of practical application and theoretical knowledge through interactions with your lecturers, peers and guest researchers. Through your studies, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the importance of the tourism industry on a global scale, acquiring industry relevant knowledge and an appreciation for the complex interactions between destinations, tourists, community and the environment.

Through site visits, on-site experiences, and fieldwork, every ITM student at Dalarna University gets to explore the ways in which cultural and natural attractions communicate to visitors. You will get the opportunity to talk to and work with local tourism businesses and help them plan for the future. You will also get the opportunity to develop and extend your knowledge on an exchange term abroad with a partner university. You can choose from various courses in Tourism Studies, Service Management, Business Administration and Economics in destinations such as Italy, Canada, Norway, the UK and France. You come back to finish your degree at Dalarna University with a wider appreciation of tourism and its role in both local and global economies.

“In the ITM programme there are chances to get out and meet people from the tourism industry. In my case, I was able to travel to a big tourism fair (ITB) in Berlin and represent Dalarna University. I met so many great people and they became really great friends. By falling in love with this country, I’m still here and planning my future in Sweden!” – Katrin Weiler, ITM graduate

Global Research Pioneers

Tourism at Dalarna University is also about world-class research. The Centre for Tourism and Leisure Research (CeTLeR) works to develop cooperation with regional businesses and the tourism industry. Research focuses on the challenges facing the region’s tourism industry and looks at the marketing and development of tourism destinations, as well as the effects of the events on local societies. With a local focus but a global reach, all the researchers at the centre are also involved in teaching providing you with up-to-date research informed teaching.

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If you are intrigued by the ITM programme, take a look at the entry requirements and the student scholarships that are on offer. Destination Dalarna is your passport to success.

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International Tourism Management

Dalarna University College

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The International Tourism Management Programme at Dalarna University prepares you for positions in the tourism field where management of destinations and issues of sustainability are in focus. Environmental concerns are central to development of the tourism industry, and it is obvious that the future holds many challenges when it comes to new demands among tourists and the way in which the needs of the host populations are catered for. This programme addresses these central themes in International Tourism.

The programme has a strong international perspective, focusing on destination development. You will learn how to critically analyse the prerequisites for destination development and the consequences of different strategies, as well as marketing, communications and product development. You will also develop skills in using geographic information systems (GIS). Relevant aspects of services and sustainable development are central to the programme.

Why should you take this programme?

• The focus of the programme on sustainability within tourism will prepare you for the changes that are taking place in the tourism industry.
• You are offered the opportunity to spend one semester abroad to further enhance your international experience.
• Our ITM programme has strong links to the tourism industry and offers you many site visits to provide hands-on insight into careers in this field.
• With 30 years of education and research within tourism, our faculty has a very strong knowledge of where the tourism industry has been and how it is developing.

Who should study International Tourism Management?

Successful candidates to the programme are those who are interested in sustainable tourism and work at an international level within the tourism industry. Students with an interest in spending one semester of their tourism studies outside of Sweden are strongly encouraged to apply. The programme is suitable for students who have completed their upper-secondary studies within any area of study and who have demonstrated a strong level of English proficiency. More details regarding prerequisites can be found in the menu to the right.

Detailed Course Facts

• EUR 11100 Year (Non-EEA)

First tuition fee instalment: 42,000 SEK

Total tuition fee: 306,400 SEK

Course Content

The programme is a three-year bachelor's degree in Tourism Studies. All courses are taught in English. After passing all courses, including the thesis work, students are awarded the Degree of Bachelor of Science with a Major in Tourism Studies. The programme comprises 180 credits (1 credit = 1 ECTS) and begins at the end of August, which is the start of the autumn semester.

• Introduction to Tourism and Destination Development (TR1015)
• Tourism and Society (TR1014)
• Spatial and Economic Aspects of Tourism (TR1013)
• Management Accounting Basic
• Tourism Marketing
• Organizational Theory
• Tourism Economics I
• Introduction to GIS
• Data Analysis and Statistics
• GIS Applied to Market Analyses
• Resources and Products for Tourism
• Service Management
• Sustainable Destination Planning and Development

AUTUMN SEMESTER

• Tourism Studies (Abroad) OR, choose four courses taught at Dalarna University:
• Developing Digital Guides
• Event Management (TR1007)
• Destination Strategy and Risk Management
• Cultural Tourism
• European Business
• Tourism Economics II
• Cultural Awareness in Hospitality and Tourism (TR1011)
• Intermediate Microeconomics - Undergraduate Course
• Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
• Qualification Course in Database Systems for the Master's Programme in Business Intelligence

SPRING SEMESTER

• Research Methodology
• Bachelor Thesis

* 1 credit = 1 ECTS 1.5 credits coresponds to one week of full-time studies. 60 credits corresponds to one year of full-time studies. For more information please contact the Programme Coordinator Helen Holmqvist ([email protected])

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 575 TOEFL iBT® test : 90

To study at this university, you have to speak English . We advice you to

Requirements

General entrance requirements and Civics A, English B and Mathematics B at Swedish upper secondary school, or equivalent knowledge. No knowledge of Swedish is required.

English Language Proficiency

English b is equivalent to the following:.

• IELTS 6 . 5 no test below 5.5
• TOEFL internet 90, TWE 20
• TOEFL paper 575, TWE 4.5

University of Cambridge/Oxford

• Certificate in Advanced English
• Certificate of Proficiency
• Diploma of English Studies
• Applicants from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK and the USA do not have to prove their English proficiency.
• Applicants from West Africa can demonstrate their proficiency with a "Pass" in English language in WAEC/NECO tests.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

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The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Dalarna University.

There are a number of scholarships (worth up to 50% of the tuition fee) available for successful applicants to the International Tourism Management Programme who are applying from non-EU/EEA countries.

Students from the following countries are not eligible for these scholarships: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Cambodia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia.

Applicants from these countries may apply for Swedish Institute scholarships.

Value of Scholarships

• Up to 18 scholarships available that cover 25% of tuition fees for one year (60 credits).
• Up to 7 scholarships available that cover 50% of tuition fees for one year (60 credits).

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Dalarna University is accredited by the Swedish Council for Higher Education.

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Bachelors in International Tourism Management Dalarna University Falun and Borlänge

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About Dalarna University:

Dalarna University's mission is to co-create education, training, and research in Dalarna and the world. Approximately 5,000 students study at Campus Falun or Campus Borlänge and approximately 9,500 of their students study online. Education at the university takes place in close collaboration with the outside world and research. Dalarna University (Swedish: Dalarna University) is a public university (university) located in Falun and Borlange, two areas in the secluded Dalarna County, in Sweden. Dalarna University is one of the newest universities in Sweden, founded in 1977. It is located in Dalarna, 200 km northwest of Stockholm, and takes its name from the city.

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Sweden is one of the most educationally recognized places in the world. They continue to offer the opportunity for new beginnings and still cultivate ambition and drive within the students who choose Sweden as their country of choice.

About the city:

Dalarna County (county) borders Norway in the west and occupies a large area of land in central Sweden. It extends about 350 kilometers southeast from the remote and rugged terrain of Grövelsjön and Idre in the northwest, which means it is far away from the Stockholmers’ holiday.

At its core is the gleaming water of Lake Siljan, which looks like a mirror in the midsummer sun, surrounded by fabulous forests and rolling hills, dotted with perfect red huts that depict Sweden’s Life in the country. Dalarna is also the origin of the iconic painted Dalahäst, which is the center of Swedish folklore.

International Tourism Management

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Type of Degree BSc

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City Borlange

Cost non-EU SEK 87,000

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Bachelor in International Tourism Management

Dalarna University

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Borlänge, Sweden

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Who is a tourist? Why do they visit particular destinations? How can we create sustainable practices and places? We are looking for students who question the way the world works. We are looking for students who want to know how tourism can help people, what tourism can do for communities and what the challenges for the future of tourism are. Students from all over the world and from any background are welcome to apply.

The focus of the program is to provide students with the knowledge to succeed. We do this by offering a balanced combination of theoretical knowledge and applied practical examples. Students will work with destinations to plan for the future; they will visit heritage sites and think about how these sites present themselves to the public; and they learn through real examples of research being undertaken in Sweden, Europe and the rest of the world. We also expect all out students to go on exchange – what better way to experience tourism than by travelling and learning as part of your studies?

scholarships are only available in the second year of studies, based on excellent study results during the first year of studies.

• Research and Knowledge for the Social Sciences, Tourism Studies
• Tourism Principles and Practice, Tourism Studies
• Organizational Theory, Business Administration
• International Economics, Economics
• Management Accounting, basic, Business Administration
• Tourism and Society, Tourism Studies
• Festival and Event Management, Tourism Studies
• Tourism Marketing, Business Administration
• Products and Resources for Tourism, Tourism Studies
• Experience Management and Marketing, Tourism Studies
• Sustainable Destination Planning and Development, Tourism Studies
• Tourism Studies abroad (or courses at Dalarna University)

(Students are expected to study abroad at one of partner universities in the EU or outside in order to gain additional cultural and educational experience).

• Qualitative Research Methods, Tourism Studies
• Quantitative Research Methods, Tourism Studies
• Applied Project Work in Tourism, Internship
• Event Studies, Tourism Studies
• Special Interest Tourism, Tourism Studies
• Bachelor's Degree Thesis in Tourism Studies

Upon completion of the program, students will graduate with a Degree of Bachelor of Science, Main Field of Study: Tourism Studies.

Program objectives

This program aims to prepare students to critically understand tourism as both an industry and a phenomenon. Students will be able to independently and critically work with social, cultural and management-related issues within tourism and destination development. Upon completion of the program, the student shall be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of tourism and destination development from different disciplinary perspectives.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the role of tourism in society from a regional, national and international perspective.
• Articulate an understanding of the core business practices required by tourism enterprises.

Competence and skills

• Identify and analyse issues that are specific to the tourism industry.
• Demonstrate an ability to make use of quantitative and qualitative research methods in order to gather data that allow for informed decision-making.
• Engage critically with tourism phenomena and issues in order to both provide solutions and recognize opportunities for tourism stakeholders.

Judgement and approach

• Practice sustainable and ethical tourism.
• Provide insights into the role tourism plays in society and into processes of globalization and development, including issues such as sustainability and climate change.
• Demonstrate an ability to recognize and implement future research and life-long learning for tourism stakeholders and individuals.

According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, travel and tourism accounts for 8 percent of the world's jobs and has the highest potential for growth of any industry. International travel alone constitutes more than 840 million tourists annually.

The economic, social and environmental impact of tourism is both significant and vital to the creation of sustainable jobs and improvement in quality of life. If you enjoy working with people, then the dynamic and ever-growing tourism industry will provide you with tremendous opportunities to work in positions such as:

• Tourism Market Manager
• Travel Agent
• Hotel Manager
• Regional Tourism Centre Manager
• Conference and Events Manager
• Marketing Director
• Attractions Operations Manager

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BSc Business Administration - International Tourism Management

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Programme profile

Tourism does not only provide jobs for 20 million people around the world (European Travel Commission 2006), but it is also being considered as a catalyst for economic development all over the world. Globalization and an increasing volume of travel and tourism gives opportunities, but also management challenges for 'old' as well as for 'new' destinations.

This programme prepares you for positions in the tourism field where management of destinations and issues of sustainability are in focus. The fact that environmental concerns are central to development of the tourism industry, it is obvious that the future holds many challenges when it comes to new demands among tourists and how the needs of the host populations are catered for This programme addresses these central themes in international tourism. The programme has an international perspective, focusing on destination development. You will learn how to critically analyse the prerequisites for destination development and consequences of different strategies, as well as marketing, communications and product development. You will also develop skills in using geographic information systems (GIS). Relevant aspects of services and sustainable development are central to the programme

Programme content

Year 1: Tourism and Destination Development; Demographics and Tourism Markets; Tourism in a Global Economy; Management Accounting; Introduction to Microeconomics; Marketing; Introduction to Macroeconomics Year 2: Data Analysis & Statistics; Financial Accounting and Management; Tourism Management; Organisation Management; GIS as an analysis tool; Mobility and Travel Behaviour; Location Analysis and Destination Development; Analysis of Destinations and Landscapes Year 3: Tourism Studies Semester abroad; Elective: Place Marketing or Managing natural and Cultural Heritage for Tourism Elective: GIS-based Market & Resource Analysis or Quantitative Market Analysis with Tourism Applications; Bachelor's Thesis [in Human Geography or Business Administration]

Progression

The university currently offers the following related Masters programme, taught through English: - Destination Development

Entry Requirements

3 A-levels (grades between A and E) + 3 GCSEs. Subjects to include Maths and Social Science subject

Leaving Certificate showing at least 6 subjects of which at least 2 are Higher Level subjects (at least Grade H5) Subjects to include Maths and Social Science subject

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DALARNA UNIVERSITY

Welcome to Dalarna University

Dalarna University is a small university, which will allow you to develop close professional relationships with your classmates and teachers.

Home to several international research environments, DU attracts students from the world over. They aim to provide you with an education that will pave your way to a successful career, while broadening your horizons in terms of personal development, global perspectives and specialised expertise. Join an international environment, take an active role in your learning, and collaborate with researchers and fellow students.

You will study at the Borlänge campus.

AVAILABLE TOURISM MASTERS

This programme in Tourism Destination Development gives you the opportunity to learn about and participate in interesting tourism destination development projects. The courses adopt the overall perspective of sustainable development and focus on planning and marketing of tourism destinations in both Sweden as well as other parts of the world. Welcome to an academic year in an inspiring international environment!

ABOUT THE CITY

Sweden in miniature.

Dalarna is like experiencing Sweden in miniature. The mountains and the Sami culture, the lakes and mountains, the red cottages, the craft tradition and the exciting industrial history. Everything gathered up close.

Borlänge is close to the region's largest shopping centre, beautiful natural surroundings and outstanding outdoor activities. There's much to do!

IMPRESSIONS

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One-Year Master Programme in Tourism Destination Development

Local Expertise and International Research

Site visits to regional tourism destinations combined with research conducted at Dalarna University aim to give you knowledge as to how sustainable destination development is implemented in Sweden and the world. Interaction with peers and staff from some 15 nations will expand both your professional network as well as your understanding of different cultural needs and values.

You will learn about assessing global changes in the tourism industry and interpreting these changes in a local situation. You will gain the ability to critically assess the consequences of different strategies for sustainable tourism destination development. These skills and this knowledge will help you join our many graduates who now work internationally as marketing and project assistants, service centre advisors and event managers.

What will you study?

Semester 1 (autumn) - early september to mid-january.

In the first semester, you will study the four main modules of the programme. Each of these modules contributes to an aspect of tourism destination development.

Sustainable Destination Development (KG3019)  (7.5 credits)

Event Tourism - Planning, Marketing, Evaluation (TR3009) (7.5 credits)

Managing and Interpreting of Cultural Heritage Sites (AKG27R) (7.5 credits)

Place and Destination Marketing (FÖ3035) (7.5 credits)

You will also visit businesses, cultural heritage managers and event organizations as well as regional tourism destinations.

Semester 2 (Spring) - Late January to Mid-June

In the second semester, you will learn about research methods and you will complete a research project that focuses on an aspect of destination development at an international or local tourism destination. 

Theory and Research Methods (TR3010) (15 credits)

Degree Thesis in Tourism (TR3008) (15 credits)

All courses are taught in English by international faculty. The programme comprises 60 credits (1 credit = 1 ECTS) and begins at the start of the autumn semester in early September. Note: 1.5 credits = one week of full-time study. Guest lectures and seminars headed by representatives from the regional tourism branch and from international partner universities as well as alumni are regularly held so that current students can learn more about international research in tourism, the employment market as well connect with former students to talk about opportunities.

Degree Awarded

Upon completion of this programme, you will receive a Master of Science in Tourism Studies. You can use this degree to apply for PhD studies in Sweden.

After graduation (Job and study opportunities)

Career opportunities.

Tourism is a major growth industry internationally, and there is an urgent need for knowledge on how to develop destinations in a sustainable manner. The courses in the TDD Programme prepare you to work within the tourism and marketing fields, and can lead to countless job opportunities, including positions as:

• Junior Online Marketer
• Tourism Officer
• Destination Development Consultant
• Operations Manager

You will most likely find work in destination-marketing organisations, at hotels, in activity companies, and within local and regional tourism-planning organisations throughout the world.

International internships

You can receive an Erasmus+ grant to complete an internship and can apply for one up to 12 months after completing your studies. This is available to all students in the programme, regardless of nationality, who pursue an approved internship within an Erasmus+ programme country (except Sweden).

Further studies including studying towards a PhD

Upon completion of the programme, you may also apply for a PhD position within Tourism Studies or similar fields at any Swedish university.  You may also apply for a full Bologna Master Degree at some of our partner universities in Europe.

Stay in Sweden and look for work

You can apply for a 12-month residence permit to stay in Sweden and look for work after you complete a degree programme of at least 60 credits. International students are encouraged to stay in Dalarna and Sweden and look for a job after graduating from the Master's Programme in Tourism Destination Development.

Using your degree overseas

The degree awarded by Dalarna University for this programme is internationally recognized and has been used by previous students to attain employment or pursue further studies outside of Sweden. You can also apply to receive an Erasmus+ grant for an internship , even up to 12 months after completing your studies. This opportunity is available to all students in the programme, regardless of nationality, who pursue an approved internship within an Erasmus+ programme country other than Sweden.

Admission and application

Should you apply.

You should have a desire to combine your passion for sustainable tourism with a curiosity for the research and theory that drive the development of the global tourism industry towards sustainability. If you have previously majored in Tourism, Marketing, Business, Human Geography or a similar field, and have documented knowledge of spoken and written English, then you are a good candidate for this programme

How To Apply

Applying to the Tourism Destination Development Programme is quick and easy. Just complete these two steps:

• Click on the green "Apply" button to create a user account and add the programme to your account in the online application portal .
• Submit the required documents to verify that you fulfill the entry requirements listed below. It is usually possible to upload the required documents to your user account.
• How to submit an application
• Required documents for application

​Entry Requirements (September 2024)

Specific entry requirements.

In order to be eligible for the Master's Programme in Tourism Destination Development you need to have:

• Completed bachelor's degree majoring in Human Geography, Business Administration and Management, Tourism Studies, Economics or an equivalent degree or currently completing the final year of studies leading to such a degree. We sometimes are able to accept students with other academic backgrounds so please contact the programme manager if your previous studies are outside our formal requirements.
• IELTS (academic training), 6.5 (with no part of the test below 5.5)
• TOEFL (Internet-based): 90 (with a minimum of 20 on the written part)

For specific information, see the webpage on universityadmissions.se about English documentation

Fees and Scholarships

Tuition fees.

87 000 SEK (total) *EU/EEA Citizens are not required to pay tuition fees.

Tuition fees are paid in two installments of 43 500 SEK and the first payment must be paid no later than June 1. This allows for reasonable processing time for a residence permit application. If you have any questions about tuition fee payments, please e-mail [email protected] .

Scholarships

There are a number of scholarships available for successful applicants to the Tourism Destination Development Programme who are not EU/EEA citizens.

For more information about scholarships, please visit our webpage about international student scholarships or contact us using the contact form on this website.

What can you expect when studying this programme?

Study environment.

Dalarna University is a small university, which will allow you to develop close professional relationships with your classmates and teachers. You will study at the Borlänge campus, which is located close to the region's largest shopping centre, beautiful natural surroundings and outstanding outdoor activities. Students from the world over come to study Tourism Destination Development at Dalarna University. Typically, there are 20 students in each class. Lessons include lectures; seminars; group discussions; presentations; study visits; and written assignments. You will normally have four to eight hours of classes a week, 20 to 30 hours of individual reading and writing assignments, and group projects. Since the TDD Programme admits only a small number of students, you will easily get to know your classmates and be involved with activities in and around Dalarna and Sweden with new-found friends. The knowledge and experiences you share with your classmates, along with the opportunity to be involved in interesting tourism destination development projects, will prepare you to join our alumni who go on to find their ideal jobs within the field.

An international classroom taught by international faculty

Students from all over the world come to study Tourism Destination Development at Dalarna University. With the wealth of practical experience and the opportunity to participate in interesting tourism destination development projects that programme students receive, many go on to find their ideal jobs in the field.

Meet some of our students and hear what they have to say about their time in Dalarna and experiences with the programme.

Svetlana from Russia

I liked the town of Borlänge. It felt cosy and quiet. But despite its not being a big city, I could still find everything I needed there for my social life: the shopping cen­tre Kupolen, the fitness centre Friskis and Svettis, a swimming centre and, of course, night clubs. One of my best memories is the music festival Peace and Love. We wrote a paper about this festival for one of my classes.

Tourism/Destination Development is always topical. New travel destinations are appearing all the time. Moreover, people from different countries are discovering new places of interest: for example, in Russia, there is growing interest in South America and South-East Asia, and places such as these are be­coming more and more popular.

As soon as I returned to Russia, I got a job at a four-star Eurasia Business Hotel (Rus­sia, Tyumen City) as an event coordinator in the Sales and Marketing Department, and so was able to use my knowledge and study experience.

Eva from Germany

Laetitia from France

Sweden was totally unknown to me and I was among so many students with different nationalities. I couldn't understand them, my English was far from being good, but I made new friends, learnt, and got the language quite fast. I loved my courses. The educational system was great and suited me really well, I started to travel around and I made myself real friends. I couldn't leave Sweden! I just didn't want the experience to end.

I found an internship in Sweden, and then decided to apply to the Tourism Master's Programmed at DU and was accepted. The TDD programme was a great year. I learned a lot and also discovered a passion for the tourism field. Somehow, Sweden inspired me that year and I wanted to do so many things – I took Swedish and Russian courses, I wrote a blog while writing my thesis at the same time (which was my first thesis ever). The thesis was a real challenge, but I made it in time and graduated with all my classmates. It was true satisfaction. But I still couldn't leave.

After another internship abroad, I am back in Sweden for good, with a job in the tourism field in Stockholm. No dream job for now, but probably a dream career to come, and thanks to my TDD master degree!

Three years ago, I took a decision that I didn't know would change my whole life. It might sound cliché but it is real, and I don't regret any piece of it.

Marianne from Finland

Sander from the Netherlands

Student life in Borlänge may not seem that big at first, but the diverse range of cultures I met in Borlänge was extraordinary. I made countless friends, and traveling around the world to meet up with them again has been a nice touch.

Research and collaboration within tourism

The tourism faculty at Dalarna University is engaged in research and collaboration regionally and internationally. Many of the researchers are organized in the Centre for Tourism and Leisure Research (CeTLeR)

CeTLeR acts as an interface between Dalarna University and the regional tourism community.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Geography, Business Administration and Management, Tourism Studies, Economics and English 6

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Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management establishes new real estate executive advisory board

By Media Relations

April 3, 2024 at 9:00pm

The new board members represent every facet of hospitality real estate including developers, investors, hoteliers, bankers, alternative accommodations, and property and financial information technology.

The board will be led by an FIU Chaplin School alumnus as chair, along with a vice-chair and a steering committee:

• Keith Space , president and chief operating officer of  Fort Hospitality  and HREAB chairperson. Space is an award-winning hospitality executive, who takes a vision and creates a successful business model around it. He’s spent his career repositioning existing non-performing hotels as well as creating distinct properties that cater to discerning upscale travelers. Space holds a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management and a master’s degree in Hospitality Real Estate Development from FIU’s Chaplin School.
• Marco Roca , chief executive officer of  Reveille Hospitality  and HREAB vice chair.  Roca is a leader in global real-estate startup and operations. For nearly four decades, he has proven himself  with a track record of consistently breaking sales records, improving operational results, profit and loss responsibility and strategic planning. Roca is tri-lingual with the capability to manage across multiple international sites.

Members on the Chaplin School’s Hospitality Real Estate Advisory Board include FIU alumni:

• Natalie Castillo, managing director, Berkadia
• Lani Kane-Hanan, chief executive officer, ONE
• Jordan Kavana, chairman and founder, ARK Homes for Rent
• Ethan Kramer, co-founder and chief investment officer, Paramount Hotel Group
• John Lancet, senior managing director, HVS
• Ed Miranda, founder and president, Luxury Development Consultants, Inc.

Additional board members include:

• Karim Alibhai, chief executive officer, Gencom
• Boaz Ashbel, senior managing director, Aztec Group, LLC
• Eric Bass, executive vice president and chief development officer, GFI Development
• Joan Bertran, executive vice president of commercial real estate, Banco Sabadell
• James Bermingham, chief executive officer, Virgin Hotels
• Barry Bloom, president and chief operating officer, Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
• Stewart Brown, executive vice president, Hospitality Dart Interests
• Nick Falcone, chief executive officer, Rentyl Resorts
• Jonathan Falik, founder and chief executive officer, JF Capital Advisors
• Todd Hricko, senior vice president and head of global hotel development, Hard Rock International
• Raul Leal, president and chief operating officer, Starwood Lodging
• Aly-Khan Merali, president and chief operating officer, Turnberry Associates
• Pedro Miranda, managing partner, Cambridge Landmark
• Donahue Peebles, III, executive vice president, The Peebles Corporation; chairman and chief executive officer, Legacy Real Estate Development
• Jarel Portman, founder, JPX Works LLC
• Steve Rushmore, founder, HVS

About FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management:   Florida International University's   Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management  is a  Top 10 hospitality school among U.S. Public Universities and ranked 35 th  in the world . Nearly 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students from across the nation and around the globe choose FIU for its outstanding reputation, advantageous campus locations in Miami, expert faculty, rich curriculum and real career opportunities in the international hotel, real estate, foodservice, beverage and spirits management, travel, tourism, revenue management, entertainment, and mega and large-scale event industries. As the leading diverse hospitality program with over 70% women and students from 74 countries represented, Chaplin School graduates more undergraduate Black, Hispanic and International students than any other school. For more information about Florida International University's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, visit   http://hospitality.fiu.edu . About FIU: Florida International University  is a  top public university  that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate student success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health and innovation. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 300,000 Panther alumni. FIU is ranked No. 4 Best Public University by the Wall Street Journal and U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good and Degree Choices places it among the top 10 in the nation for return on investment.