The Soft Science of Love: A Talk on the Economics of Tourism & Romance with Dr. Simon Hudson at Science Café on February 12, 2013
January 15, 2013
After an energetic crowd packed the house for January’s Science Café, EngenuitySC’s popular networking event and lecture series continues with a talk on romance and tourism by SmartState Endowed Chair Dr. Simon Hudson on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Speakeasy cocktail bar in Five Points.
In a relaxed, pub environment which encourages audience questions and discussion, Dr. Hudson will discuss romance, tourism and the South Carolina economy in connection with Valentine’s Day.
Free admission, cash bar and a convivial atmosphere are hallmarks of Science Café, home to The Year of the SmartState – a new, yearlong partnership between EngenuitySC and the SmartState ProgramTM (also known as the South Carolina Centers of Economic Excellence Program).
Dr. Hudson is the SmartState Endowed Chair in Tourism and Economic Development at the University of South Carolina. His research focuses on tourism as a driver of economic development. His goals are to create a one-stop resource of advanced information and intelligence for tourism industry stakeholders and to improve South Carolina’s competitiveness as a tourism destination.
He is an internationally recognized tourism expert who has written books on golf tourism, the international ski industry, sports and adventure tourism and tourism marketing. He has also published more than 40 journal articles and is a frequent speaker at international tourism conferences.
He has previously held academic positions at universities in Canada and England and has worked as a visiting professor in Australia, Austria, Fiji, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland and the United States. For more information about Dr. Hudson, visit http://smartstatesc.org/simon-hudson.
On the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., knowledge economy movers and shakers convene at Science Café at Speakeasy to enjoy high quality adult beverages and hear free talks by some of South Carolina’s top leaders in medicine, technology and innovation. Interruption, questions and discussion are not only encouraged – the rules of Science Café make it a priority to engage with speakers and push the boundaries of the conventional presentation format.
Advanced registration is highly recommended in order to earn points towards the Science Café loyalty program, which awards prizes like Science Café pint glasses, drink vouchers, gift cards, VIP seating, T-shirts and lighthearted, honorary titles to frequent guests. For more information and to register for free admission to the next Science Café, visit http://www.engenuitysc.com/sciencecafe.
About Science Café
EngenuitySC hosts Science Café at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month, featuring informal presentations by some of South Carolina’s top leaders in science and technology in a casual atmosphere. Guests enjoy networking and a cash bar with high quality beer, wine and cocktails at Speakeasy in Five Points, a comfortable, pub-style environment with couches and expert mixologists behind the bar. The 2012-2013 season is The Year of the SmartState at Science Café; patrons have the opportunity to discuss the latest knowledge economy topics with SmartState ProgramTM Endowed Chairs in a relaxed environment that encourages questions, interruptions and discussion.
About EngenuitySC
Headquartered in Columbia, EngenuitySC is a public/private partnership formed to develop and grow the South Carolina Midlands’ knowledge-based economy by fostering an environment where entrepreneurship, innovation, and the creation of knowledge are fundamental elements of the region’s culture, identity, and economic development strategy. Through collaboration with business, government, and higher education, EngenuitySC leads initiatives that support research development, promote commercialization, and leverage the region’s assets. For more information, visit http://www.engenuitysc.com.
About the SmartState ProgramTM
The SmartState ProgramTM serves the public interest by creating incentives for the state’s research universities, in cooperation with other institutions of higher education in the state, to raise capital from non-state sources to fund endowments for specialized research professorships. These professorships in turn serve as the nucleus for unique, university-based research centers which cultivate critical, public-private industrial partnerships, expand the state’s knowledge base, create well-paying jobs, and enhance economic opportunities and improve the quality of life for the people of South Carolina. For more information, visit http://www.SmartStateSC.org.
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