Daily Free Press: SHA Introduces Second Major, Hospitality & Communication
In collaboration with the College of Communication, the School of Hospitality Administration is introducing a second major, Hospitality and Communication. The major will begin in a pilot phase during fall 2017, and will be available to incoming freshmen in fall 2018. The Daily Free Press recently spoke to Dean Arun Upneja and Associate Dean of Academic […]
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 […]
[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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Summer Series: Meet SHA’s Student Government Association
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 the Student Government […]
Professor Lanz Uncovers the Needs and Wants from Hospitality Internships
At the School of Hospitality Administration, work experience in the hospitality industry is a priority. Students are required to complete at lease two 400-hour work experiences and one international experience. These priceless internships and part-time roles not only enhance what is taught in the classroom but prepare students for real-life moments that cannot be replicated […]
BU Hospitality students join SAHIC in Havana, Cuba to discover the islands growing hotel development opportunities
Between May 13-17, 2017 Ally Rung (SHA ’17), Carly Antonioli (SHA ’17), and Juan Montes de Oca Angarita (SHA ’17) joined Professor Leora Halpern Lanz at the South American Hotel Investment Conference (SAHIC) in Havana, Cuba organized by the Latin American Hotel & Tourism Investment Conferences. This was the first time the event was held in Cuba. […]