[The Washington Post] Professor Makarand Mody Discusses why Airbnb is more successful than ever. Why is everyone so mad at it?

Guests are over fees and chores. Hosts say they can’t fill vacancies. But the company keeps cashing in. Before they became Exhibit A of a supposed “Airbnbust,” Carrie Ann Rink and her family were living a host’s dream in Southern California. They had an attractive property in a desirable area near Palm Springs with five-star […]

[MoneyGeek] Professor Christopher Muller Ph.D. Gives His Expert Insight on Leisure and Hospitality Job Losses

Photo by Crew on Unsplash In a recent article by MoneyGeek, SHA Professor Chris Muller, Ph.D. discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the hospitality industry. Dr. Muller answered questions and gave his advice about employee furloughs, and the local and state economies, and the industry’s future.  Read More

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[Skift] Dr. Suzanne Bagnera Discusses How Hotel Employees Can Welcome a Diverse Guest List

Hotels Try to Soothe Guest Concerns | Skift During the 2017 Skift Global Forum in New York City, the brand shared Skift Magazine: Travel in an Age of Permanxiety. The term, “permanxiety”, was introduced by Skift to describe “the current state of the traveler and the consumer mindset.” In “Hotels Try to Soothe Guest Concerns” (pg. […]

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Skift: Dr. Mody Comments on IHG’s New Mid-scale Brand, Avid Hotels

Avid Hotels Is the Name IHG Gave to Its New Midscale Brand After a 3-Month Wait, Skift Intercontinental Hotel Group has announced the name of their newest brand, Avid Hotels. Elie Maalouf, IHG CEO of the Americas described the new chain as “championing the everyday traveler at an everyday price.” Mid-scale hotel brands like Avid […]

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[Skift] Dr. Mody comments on Red Lion lawsuit against Hard Rock Hotels

In a recent Skift article, Red Lion Sues Hard Rock Hotels for Infringement in Race to Win Over Millennials, Dr. Makarand Mody comments on the  similarities between these separate millennial-focused hotel brands. “Many of the themes that new hotel brands are trying to incorporate, across hotel categories, are indeed similar: local experiences, artisanal food and beverage, […]

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Skift: Dr. Mody comments on IHG’s new mid-scale hotel brand

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently announced it’s launching a new hotel brand, a mid-scale brand that has yet to be named but will be designed for “principled everyday travelers” who want “exceptional quality at a great price” and are “practical, self-reliant, and value a hard-earned dollar.” Dr. Makarand Mody, assistant professor of hospitality marketing at the […]

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BU Today: Airbnb Not Hurting Boston Hotel Sector

A recent analysis of Airbnb in Boston by School of Hospitality Administration faculty members found that the sharing economy platform doesn’t seem to be negatively impacting the regions hotel market. In fact, similar to Uber and Lyft does for the taxi and limousine industry, Airbnb is helping to expand the lodging market. BU Today recently […]

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[Skift] Professor Makarand Mody Discusses Taj Hotels Move to One Brand

While most hotel companies are constantly increasing the number of brands under their ownership, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is rebranding under just one name:  Taj Hotels, Palaces, Resorts & Spas, and Safaris. In a recent Skift article, Taj Hotels Bucks the Expansion Trend and Shrinks From Three Brands to Just One, Professor Makarand Mody discusses the Taj’s […]

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SHA Alumni, Kimberly Chang (SHA ’14) Makes Hotel Management Magazine “Thirty Under 30”

The School of Hospitality Administration is proud to share that Kimberly Chang (SHA ’14) was recently listed in Hotel Management Magazine’s 2016 “Thirty Under 30” list, highlighting the hotel industry’s top rising stars. Kimberly is currently a revenue management analyst at Westin Hotel and Resorts in Washington, D.C. See the full list of recipients here.

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