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[Boston 25 News] Mass. restaurant woes: Will economic challenges force your favorite spot out of business?
Rising food prices and higher labor costs are posing challenges to restaurants as they strive to maintain reasonable prices and remain in business. As restaurants grapple with economic pressures, consumers are adapting their dining habits, leading to mixed expectations for the industry’s future. An industry survey conducted by KPMG found that 62 percent of restaurant […]
[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 […]
[FinanceBuzz] 2025 Auto Insurance Statistics and Consumer Report (Study)
By Josh Koebert. Edited by Melinda Sineriz, ABFP™ FinanceBuzz reviews consumer and market trends across the auto insurance industry annually to understand what trends are coming in the next year. With auto insurance premiums climbing 45% since 2019, drivers are increasingly cost-conscious and hesitant to file claims or switch providers. To make sense of these market shifts, […]
[Falstaff Travel] Dream Vacations: Sleep Tourism Revolutionizes the Travel Industry
Good sleep is a luxury—especially in a world that rarely slows down. A new travel trend is tapping into our deep craving for restful nights: sleep tourism. As sleep transforms from a passive necessity into a sought-after luxury, Kaushik Vardharajan, Associate Professor of the Practice and Director of the Real Estate Program at Boston University’s […]
[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 […]
[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 […]
[BU Today] Learn about the School of Hospitality Administration’s $50,000 Innovation and $12,000 Wellbeing competitions
[Bostonia] This SHA Alum Handles Fenway Park’s Celebrity Artists
By Sujena Soumyanath (COM ’25) Harrison Sears (SHA’24) has helped the teams of Paul McCartney, Bad Bunny, and Noah Kahan get ready to perform at the iconic ballpark Harrison Sears (SHA’24), a recent graduate from BU’s School of Hospitality Administration, shares insights on his unique role at Fenway Park, where he helps transform the iconic […]
[BU Today] Introducing BU’s Newest Terriers: Camille Cattauichat
By Amy Laskowski and Jackie Ricciardi Camille Cattaui (CAS ’28) brings her passion for sustainability and food innovation to Boston University, drawing on a rich culinary background that began at a young age. A finalist on MasterChef Junior 2016, Cattaui’s love for food has expanded into a deep interest in eco-friendly culinary practices, including […]
[BU Today] Adventure in Thailand: SHA Undergrads Study Ecotourism
Yunmei (Mabel) Bai, SHA’s assistant professor of revenue management, along with eight SHA students, recently embarked on a service-learning trip to Thailand to explore the complexities of global tourism. With the focus on understanding the environmental and social impacts of tourism, the trip provided invaluable insights through hands-on experiences such as staying with local families, […]