Professor Michael Oshins Memorial Service and LIVE Streaming
The stream will begin on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 5:30 – 7:00 P.M. The School of Hospitality Administration invites the entire Boston University community to pay tribute to the life, achievements, and legacy of Professor Michael L. Oshins, Wheelock ’02. With a keynote delivered by BU Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore, and tributes from colleagues, […]
5 Best Trick-or-Treating Spots in Boston
By: Jane Hwang (SHA ’21) Trick or treat. Be so sweet. Give me something good to eat! Don’t know where you’re headed for trick or treating this year? You’re in luck! Bostonians don’t shy away from an opportunity to have fun and celebrate, especially when it comes down to Halloween. Here are the five best […]
Top 6 Spookiest Airbnb’s in The US
By: Jane Hwang (SHA ’21) There are no set limitations when it comes to the wildly different home styles that Airbnb offers in its portfolio. From breathtaking properties settled on the coastline of Massachusetts to the coziest of cabins in the mountains, Airbnb has something for just about everyone, even for those seeking a little […]
10 Safety Tips for Halloween!
By: Jane Hwang (SHA ’21) Halloween festivities are just around the corner and we want you to have a fun and safe time! Whether if you’re staying on Commonwealth Ave. or heading into the city, remember these tips and tricks to help you stay safe through the night. Always check for and throw out any […]
Welcome! We Hope You Have a Haunted Stay
By: Jane Hwang (SHA ’21) You’ve heard of haunted hotels and haunted houses that scare even the most fearless. However, no need to fear, there are nightmare-free hotels that provide just the right amount of spook. Here’s how hotels around the USA are celebrating Halloween! The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island has hired a murder […]
Wickedly Delicious! 9 Restaurants Taking a Spooky Twist this Halloween
By: Jane Hwang (SHA ’21) What do you get when you mix snakeskin, a batch of crickets, 3 crow feathers, 6 toadstools, and Frankincense? We don’t know for sure, but certainly something wicked! Thankfully, you don’t have to wander into the kitchen to enjoy your own edible spooky brew. Read on to check out what’s […]
Quick Read: Thomas Cook Collapses – What That Means
By: APOSTOLOS AMPOUNTOLAS, Ph.D. The collapse of Thomas Cook is a sad moment for the travel and hospitality industry. Thomas Cook was not just a travel agency, but a vertically integrated company owning multiple airlines, tour operator package business, hotels, high street travel shops, call-centers, destination service agencies, just to name a few. Unfortunately, the […]
Announcement: Dr. Mike Oshins
Dear All, This is one message I wish I did not have to write. I am very sad to share that Dr. Michael Oshins passed away last night after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Our hearts go out to Mike’s wife Alison, and his three children who are all members of the BU and […]
[Hotel-Online] Smit Patel (MMH ’20) Will Be Honored as the John Cahill Student Seat Recipient
ATLANTA, July 23, 2019 – Hospitality Upgrade Publisher and President Rich Siegel today announced the next recipient of the John Cahill student seat will be Smit Patel, a graduate student of the Boston University School of Hospitality Administration program. The upcoming CIO Summit will be held Sept. 4-6, 2019, in Boston. “Smit possesses a keen interest in learning […]
[BU Today] Joanne Chang Serves Up Life Lessons at SHA Convocation
Flour and Myers + Chang chef-owner on the importance of listening to your inner voice Joanne Chang is unlikely to offer this four-course menu at one of her Boston-area restaurants. Fruit kebabs. Peaches. A bowl of cereal. Dumplings. But the pastry chef and co-owner of the popular Flour Bakery + Cafe chain and award-winning local restaurant Myers + […]