[MySouthEnd.com] South Ender, Meet Boston President & CEO Receives Icon Award From Boston University
Martha J. Sheridan, President & CEO of Meet Boston, shares with South Enders how sports and entertainment can serve as powerful engines for regional tourism. As a longtime leader in destination marketing, Sheridan has played a transformative role in shaping Boston’s visitor economy—securing landmark events and advocating for an inclusive, experience-driven approach to hospitality that […]
[The Boston Sun] Meet Boston President and CEO Martha Sheridan Receives Icon Award
by The Boston Sun Staff Martha J. Sheridan, President & CEO of Meet Boston, talks about the evolving role of sports and entertainment in hospitality. With a track record of securing high-profile events and elevating Boston’s presence on the global stage, Sheridan has redefined what it means to create experiences that both inspire and unite. “Boston’s […]
[CBS News] Traveling? Consider packing a portable carbon monoxide detector
With recent stories of deaths due to carbon monoxide poisoning in hotels and resorts, some experts say a $40 investment could reap big rewards. WBZ-TV’s Logan Hall reports. Makarand Mody, Associate Professor of Hospitality Marketing; Director, Research; Chair of Undergraduate Programs, shares insights on how traveling to more developed countries like the U.S., Canada, or […]
[The Boston Globe] Lisa Flores paid for college by hostessing at Mistral. Now she’s an executive with the company.
By Kara Baskin Globe Correspondent, Lisa Flores, an adjunct professor at the Boston University School of Hospitality Administration and the Director of Sales and Marketing for Columbus Hospitality Group, shares her unique journey from part-time hostess at Mistral to executive leader with the company. Offering valuable insights into the hospitality industry, Flores reflects on her […]
[Hotel Investment Today] Nobu’s next course
By Christina Jelski Makarand Mody, associate professor of hospitality marketing at the Boston University School of Hospitality Administration, commented on how Nobu has mastered the delicate art of brand expansion—maintaining its aura of exclusivity while becoming a global hospitality powerhouse. As the brand continues to grow, Mody explored how Nobu’s strategy of blending culinary excellence […]
[HN hospitalitynet] Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) Names Annual Student Case Competition Winners
PSU’s Logan Prendergast and Andrew Heiland and BU’s Eva Li, Rishabh Sharma and Albina Zhangirova Submit Winning Entries BU School of Hospitality’s Rishabh Sharma (MS in Hospitality Real Estate), Eva (Jinyi) Li (MS in Hospitality Management), and Albina Zhangirova (MMH) demonstrated their strategic acumen in the 19th Annual Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) Student Case […]
Boston University School of Hospitality Administration launches the Inaugural 2025 Hospitality Real Estate Competition
(March 7, 2025) Boston, MA – Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural national 2025 Hospitality Real Estate Competition. Student teams from undergraduate and graduate hospitality and real estate programs at universities across the US will compete to win $25K in cash prizes and over […]
BU School of Hospitality Administration honors Martha J. Sheridan, President & CEO of Meet Boston with the ICON Award at the Hospitality Leadership Summit on April 3, 2025
(March 3, 2025) Boston, MA – Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) is proud to announce that the annual ICON award will be presented to Martha J. Sheridan, President & CEO of Meet Boston on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the School of Hospitality’s marquee event, the Hospitality Leadership Summit at BU’s Duan […]
[BU Experts] Wellness in Hospitality: The Increasing Need for Education
Leora Lanz, Executive Director of the Online Program and Associate Professor of Marketing at BU’s School of Hospitality Administration, explores how wellness is becoming a core component of hospitality marketing. Drawing from her experience teaching advanced experiential marketing, Lanz illustrates the importance of incorporating wellness into brand positioning, guest experiences, and marketing strategies. Her students’ […]
[Nerej] Boston/Cambridge lodging market – Year-end review and 2025 outlook – by Rachel Roginsky
by Rachel Roginsky Rachel Roginsky, ISHC, founder and owner of Pinnacle Advisory Group, provides expert analysis of the Boston and Cambridge lodging market, offering insights into the factors shaping its performance and outlook for 2025. With Boston maintaining its position as one of the nation’s top-performing hotel markets, she examines key trends such as fluctuating […]