BU School of Hospitality Administration presents $50k Hospitality Innovation and $20k Student Wellbeing Competitions
Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) is proud to announce the $50k Hospitality Innovation and $20k Student Wellbeing competitions. The competitions offer Boston University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as 2025 BU alumni, the chance to tackle real-world challenges and create solutions for them. Competing teams can apply, starting with an idea, and will then work with advisors and mentors to further refine their […]
Boston University School of Hospitality Administration Announces the 2026 Global Hospitality Real Estate Competition
Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) proudly announces the 2026 Global Hospitality Real Estate Competition, an international challenge inviting student teams from hospitality and real estate programs worldwide to act as real estate developers. Participants are tasked with designing an innovative, realistic, financially viable master plan for a vacant development site that embraces […]
Boston University School of Hospitality Administration Celebrates Excellence at the Alumni of the Year Award Ceremony and Reception
September 18, 2025] BOSTON, MA — Boston University School of Hospitality (BU SHA) is proud to announce its annual Alumni of the Year Award Ceremony and Reception, an inspiring event recognizing outstanding alumni who have made significant contributions to the hospitality industry. The ceremony offers a unique opportunity to honor leadership, innovation, and dedication among […]
[Boston Magazine] Top 150 Most Influential Bostonians 2025
Martha J. Sheridan, President & CEO of Meet Boston, 2025 BU School of Hospitality ICON Awardee, is featured in Boston Magazine’s annual list of the Most Influential Bostonians of 2025, recognized for her role in driving the city’s $20 billion visitor economy and landing seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. Link to article Date: April […]
[Patch South End] Meet Boston President & CEO Receives ICON Award from Boston University
by Regan Assistant, Local Business Boston University School of Hospitality Administration has named Martha J. Sheridan, President & CEO of Meet Boston, the 2025 recipient of its prestigious ICON Award—honoring her visionary leadership in reshaping Boston’s tourism landscape. Presented at the School’s annual Hospitality Leadership Summit, the ICON Award recognizes an “Experience Innovator” who sets […]
[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 […]
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 SHA 2025 Hospitality Real Estate Symposium featuring the inaugural National Hospitality Real Estate Competition
(January 30, 2025) Boston, MA – Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) is proud to announce the 2025 Hospitality Real Estate Symposium. This one-day event brings together top industry leaders, innovators, and academics to share insights on the evolving landscape of hospitality real estate and its intersection with technology, investment strategies, and design innovation. […]
Boston University School of Hospitality Administration 2025 Hospitality Leadership Summit Spotlights the Fan Experience in Sports and Entertainment
(January 28, 2025) Boston, MA – Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) is proud to announce the annual Hospitality Leadership Summit on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Boston University’s Computing and Data Sciences Center. The Hospitality Leadership Summit brings together students and faculty with hospitality industry colleagues for a day-long conference of inspiration […]