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Tristan Huynh: Navigating His First Year at SHA as an International Student
Born and raised in Vietnam, Tristan Huynh started his journey of pursuing a Master of Science in Hospitality Management at Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration (SHA). After just one semester at SHA, he already knew he found the perfect community for his graduate studies. Getting to Know SHA While new to... More
Mackenzie Miers: Hospitality Graduate Finds Her Career in Recruitment
Mackenzie Miers attended Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (SHA) for both her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree. In 2022, she graduated from the Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH) program and successfully launched her career in recruitment. She is now a Principal Recruitment Consultant at LVI Associates. Even though a... More
[BU Today] Is Today’s Minimum Wage an Honest Living Wage?
School of Hospitality Administration speaker series on Wednesday to address minimum wages, tipping, hospitality industry challenges At $15 an hour, the minimum wage in Massachusetts is one of the highest in the nation, trailing only New York, Connecticut, Washington, D.C., the state of Washington, and California. The minimum wage still languishes... More
[The Daily Free Press] SHA professor Carol Bliss breaks boundaries in club management, shares joys of hospitality
Not many people can say they call a place with over a thousand rooms “home.” But working in the hotel industry gave Carol Bliss, adjunct professor at Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration, the unique opportunity. “You got to exude your actual personality, like welcoming somebody into your house and your... More
Boston University School of Hospitality Administration presents $100k Poyiadjis Hospitality Innovation Competition
Boston, MA (January 19, 2024) – Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) is proud to announce the second annual $100k Poyiadjis Hospitality Innovation Competition. Building on last year’s success, this year’s competition offers double cash prizes (from $50K in 2023 to $100K for 2024) and more opportunities for... More
[New York Times] Will Hotels Finally Beat Rentals in the Lodging Tug of War?
In cities from New York to Vienna, new short-term-rental restrictions — designed to improve housing availability for residents — are poised to boost the bottom lines at hotels. In New York in November, shortly after Airbnb and the like were limited to stays of 30 days or longer, hotel occupancy... More
Boston University School of Hospitality Administration presents Dean’s Distinguished Speakers Series for Spring 2024: Saru Jayaraman, President of One Fair Wage
Balancing the Rising Cost of Dining & Exploring Solutions for Employees, Employers, and Consumers February 7, 2024, at 4 PM to 5:30 PM Boston, MA (January 10, 2024) - Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) is proud to present the Dean’s Distinguished Speakers Series. One of the best professional speaker... More
[Fast Company] May is the new July; Norway is the new Italy: How extreme heat is changing tourism
Climate change could forever alter how people travel. After visiting Sicily last summer, Leora Halpern Lanz, assistant dean of Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration, immediately decided that she wanted to go back this year. But it turned out to be a very different experience during a summer of record-breaking... More
[Northeast Meetings + Events] A Sustainable Touch
The event planning industry had been hearing about climate change before 2020. While some clients are more open to sustainable options than others, meeting planners, conference center leaders, and hotel and resort staff are increasingly incorporating sustainability into their businesses. So even when the clients don’t prioritize environmental responsibility, event... More
[WalletHub] Best Travel Credit Cards of December 2023
With big bonuses and good rewards throughout the year, the top travel credit cards can help you get free flights, hotel stays, and other travel benefits. When picking a travel credit card, think about how you usually travel. Having the right card can save you more than $1,000 in the... More
Real estate investment trusts during market shocks: Impact and resilience
Dr. Apostolos Ampountolas, SHA Assistant Professor of Hospitality Finance, recently published an article in the Tourism Economics Journal that examined five real estate investment trusts (REITs) market indices’ responses to market shock from the initial COVID-19 pandemic announcement using an event study design. This study advances our understanding of pandemic-related market... More
BU Today – Flying over the Holidays? Plan to Buckle Up for a Bumpy Ride
If you’re flying to see family or friends this holiday season, allow for a little flexibility—and a lot of grace, advises Makarand Mody, SHA associate professor of hospitality marketing. Professor Mody gave BU Today some expert tips to make it a smooth ride. Read More
Insider – New York City is enforcing a ‘de facto ban’ on Airbnb. Will travelers be better off without it?
Airbnb isn't fun anymore and new rules only make it worse... New York City's new requirement that a host is on-site will likely deter potential Airbnb customers, according to Makarand Mody, BU SHA associate professor of hospitality marketing. "Nobody wants a host in there," professor Mody told Insider. "I think over... More
BU Today – Building a Better City with Hospitality
Building, buying, and selling hotels, resorts, and restaurants is a challenging business to begin with, even more so when you’re trying to support a diverse local community. On Wednesday, November 8, the School of Hospitality Administration hosts the 2023 Hospitality Real Estate Symposium to explore “the transformative power of real estate.” “I will... More
Hotel brands give club-floor lounges a rethink — for owners and guests
Hotels Magazine (October 27, 2023) Since the pandemic, three factors have had an impact on lounges, according to associate professor of the practice at SHA, Kaushik Vardharajan. One is guest loyalty, as the spaces became more crowded like their airport counterparts because they were open to guests holding co-branded credit cards... More