Boston University School of Hospitality Administration Launches the $50k Poyiadjis Hospitality Innovation Competition
(updated February 3, 2023) Boston, MA – Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) is proud to announce the inaugural $50k Poyiadjis Hospitality Innovation Competition. The competition is open to all BU students and BU alumni (classes 2021 and 2022). The application deadline is Monday, February 20, 2023. With cash prizes totaling $50,000 for […]
Boston University School of Hospitality Administration 2023 Hospitality Leadership Summit Highlights Experience Innovation
(Updated March 14, 2023) Boston, MA – Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) is proud to announce the annual Hospitality Leadership Summit on Friday, March 24, 2023, 8am-6pm at Hotel Commonwealth (500 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston). The Summit brings together students and faculty with hospitality industry colleagues for a day-long conference of inspiration […]
BU School of Hospitality Administration Announces Passing of Ray Bennett, Advisory Board Member and President, U.S. & Canada, Franchising and Managed by Marriott Select Brands for Marriott International, Inc.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2022 (May 9, 2022) Boston, MA – Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Ray Bennett, BU SHA Advisory Board Member and President, U.S. and Canada, Franchising, and Managed by Marriott Select Brands for Marriott International Inc. Ray […]
BU School of Hospitality Administration Expands Advisory Board with the Appointment of Three New Members
(November 1, 2021) Boston, MA – Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) has announced the appointment of three new members to its Advisory Board: Ray Bennett, President, U.S. and Canada, Franchising, and MxM MSB of Marriott International Inc., Carlos Flores, President & CEO of Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, and Katie Potter, President & […]
BU School of Hospitality Administration Marks 40th Anniversary with Year-long Celebrations, Special Events, and Speaker Series
(August 10, 2021) Boston, MA – Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) proudly kicks off its 40th anniversary this September 2021 with a year-long celebration featuring an enlightening and engaging line-up of special events to further build community, connections, and memorable moments – all hallmarks of hospitality. Highlights include the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture […]
Managing Partner of Champagne Hospitality Denise M. Dupré Joins BU School of Hospitality Administration Advisory Board
Boston, MA – Denise M. Dupré has been appointed to the Advisory Board of Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA). Dupré joins the Advisory Board as the school embarks on its 40th anniversary, marking its founding in 1981. “We’re elated to have Denise join our Advisory Board,” said Arun Upneja, PhD., Dean of […]
BU School of Hospitality Announces New Concentration in Senior Living
(February 23, 2021) Boston, MA – Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) Dean Arun Upneja, PhD, and Associate Professor of the Practice Leora Halpern Lanz, ISHC, Faculty Chair of the School’s Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH) degree program, have announced the launch of a new concentration: Senior Living. Complementing existing concentrations in […]
BU School of Hospitality Hosts Boston and New England Lodging Year End Update: “50% is the New 80%”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (December 9, 2020) Boston, MA – Arun Upneja, Dean of Boston University’s School of Hospitality recently hosted a dynamic presentation of thought leaders, to share a somewhat optimistic look at the New England landscape coming out of the pandemic. Moderated brilliantly by Skift hospitality reporter Cameron Sperance, the panel conversation included Rachel […]
JAVIER ROSENBERG NAMED CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF BU SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATION
For Immediate Release October 29, 2020 JAVIER ROSENBERG NAMED CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF BU SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATION (October 29, 2020) Boston, MA – Javier Rosenberg, SHA’94, previously Vice Chairman of the Board of Advisors to the Dean of Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA), has assumed the role of Chairman effective […]
BU SHA and ESSEC Business School (FRANCE) Collaborate for Graduate Students
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release September 16, 2020 Boston University School of Hospitality Administration and ESSEC Business School (France) Announce Collaboration for Graduate Students (September 16, 2020) Boston, MA and Cergy (France) – Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) Dean Arun Upneja, Ph.D., has announced the formalized relationship between two of the […]