HCareers.com: BU Hospitality Faculty Share Must-Have Personality Traits for a Hospitality Career
In a recent article on HCareers.com, Dr. Suzanne Bagnera and Dr. Mike Oshins shared must-have personality traits for a career in hospitality. Flexibility and a service attitude are just a few of the winning characteristics needed to be a successful leader and colleague in the dynamic hospitality industry. Attitude: “You need to have the right attitude for […]
School of Hospitality Announces 2017 Alumni of the Year Awardees
The School of Hospitality Administration is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2017 Young Alum of the Year and Alum of the Year Awardees. Every year, the School nominates individuals from our outstanding alumni population to receive the Alumni of the Year and more recently established Young Alumni of the Year award. These individuals are leaders […]
[Hotel Executive] All eyes on Argentina; hotel opportunities on the rise, co-authored by Eli Karakchian (SHA ’18)
What’s causing Argentina’s hotel development and tourism industry to catch the eyes of international markets? Eli Karakchian (SHA ’18) looks into this frontier market in a recent co-authored article, published on Hotel Executive. Hotel development and tourism are on the rise. See what’s causing this frontier market to gain international exposure in a recent article co-authored […]
Associate Dean Dr. Peter Szende receives 2017 ICHRIE Chef Herman Breithaupt Award
On Friday, July 28, 2017 Dr. Peter Szende, Associate Dean at the Boston University School of Hospitality Administration, was presented with the 2017 ICHRIE Chef Herman Breithaupt Award while attending the International Counsel on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education annual conference in Baltimore, Maryland. According to ICHRIE, the award “honors the memory of a pioneer in […]
Boston University Hospitality Students Take Second and Third Place in Hotel Management Competition
On Friday, July 28, 2017, Katie Acheson (SHA ’18) and Leonie Grundler (SHA ’18) were named second and third place winners in the 2nd Annual VB College – Hotel Management Competition. The awards were presented at the International Counsel on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education annual conference in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Suzanne Bagnera and Dr. Peter […]
[Video] Erin Bayram (SHA ’18) Instagram Takeover from Dublin, Ireland
What does it take to please 50,000+ guests at a sporting event? Erin Bayram (SHA ’18) found out during her summer internship at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland! Check out her Instagram takeover from July 2017 to see what else she did while studying abroad across the pond.
[Hotel Executive] Eli Karakachian (SHA ’18) explores hotel brand proliferation and its impact on customers
For hotels, regularly increasing its brand portfolios means new revenue streams and reaching a variety of customers, but it is useful for customers or does it just cause confusion? Eli Karakachian (SHA ’18) explores the topic in a recent article co-authored with Tom Engel, School of Hospitality Administration Advisory Board President and president of T.L. ENGEL Group. […]
[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, […]
School Welcomes New Faculty Member & Researcher, Dr. Apostolos Ampountolas
The Boston University School of Hospitality Administration welcomes new faculty member, Dr. Apostolos Ampountolas. He joins the faculty at Boston University School of Hospitality Administration after many accomplished years of teaching, research, and working for international hotels and travel companies. Most recently, Apostolos was a lecturer at Cesar Ritz Colleges in Switzerland and an adjunct instructor […]
Summer Series: Meet NACE: National Association for Catering and Events
This summer, we’re introducing you to the #SHAwesome student clubs at the BU School of Hospitality Administration (SHA)! As a student member of these clubs, you have access to regular professional development workshops, networking with mentors and industry professionals, meeting fellow hospitality students from across the country, traveling to conferences, and more. Next up, meet NACE, National Association […]