Examining the relationships between market indicators and hotel pricing approaches
By: APOSTOLOS AMPOUNTOLAS, Ph.D. Abstract Hotels are employing revenue management (RM) to improve profitability by efficiently managing the effects of capacity, as well as the effects of performance factors to model consumer behavior. This empirical paper discusses the extent and use of different pricing approaches and their success in this multichannel environment. Do hotels consider […]
Dean’s Message: 2019-2020 Recap
Dear SHA Community, I write to you from my home, a message to close the academic 2019/2020 year. To say that this academic year has been memorable would be an understatement. During my many years serving as your Dean, I have never been prouder to be part of a community as I am now. These past few months, […]
VIDEO: MMH Class of 2020 Celebration
On May 16th, Boston University School of Hospitality Administration held a Celebration for the Master in Management in Hospitality’s graduating Class of 2020. SHA friends and family celebrated our graduate students, sharing memorable moments, awards, and a wonderful LIVE musical performance. Miss the celebration? Check out the recording! *This event is NOT a replacement to SHA’s […]
VIDEO: SHAwesome Class of 2020 Celebration
Update: May 16, 2020 Miss the celebration? Check out the recording! Don’t expect a typical Zoom call! Join us as we toast to class of 2020’s hard work and accomplishments! We will have awards, interactive games, musical highlights, a surprise guest, and a toast from two seniors you know and love—the perfect close to the school […]
Hospitality Discussions with Long Live Lodging
Members of the SHA community participated in Long Live Lodging Panels. Recently, SHA Faculty, Dr. Makarand Mody and Professor Leora Lanz, and a SHA Graduate student, Mara Littman (SHA MMH ’20), joined hospitality leaders on Long Live Lodging panel discussions. 60 speakers across 12 panels came together to discuss all things hospitality, have a Q&A session […]
Update: View the New England Lodging Conference
Update: View the recording of the conference May 13, 2020 On Monday, May 11, 2020, Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) in conjunction with Pinnacle Advisory Group presented a (virtual) 2 1/2 hour New England Lodging Conference (NELC). The event connected leaders in the lodging sector to share insights and a take on occupancies, […]
Does Airbnb have a homogenous impact?
Examining Airbnb’s effect on hotels with different organizational structures By: APOSTOLOS AMPOUNTOLAS, Ph.D. Abstract Although a number of studies have examined Airbnb’s impact on hotels, previous studies have yielded mixed results and are limited in their geographical scope. Additionally, the impact of Airbnb on hotels with different organizational structures has not been previously analyzed. Accordingly, […]