Faculty In The Press
[WalletHub] Best & Worst Cities for Staycations (2025)
By Adam McCann, WalletHub Financial Writer As staycations rise in popularity amidst inflation and changing travel behaviors, Jonathan Katz, Lecturer and Director of Strategic Branding and Global Experience at Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration, offers expert insight on how to create meaningful, memorable at-home getaways. Drawing from his expertise in... More
[Breakthroughs from Boston U] Why it Matters to Market With Meaning and Impact in the Hospitality Industry
Leora Halpern Lanz, Associate Professor of the Practice and Executive Director of Online Programs at Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration, offers timely insight into how hospitality marketing must evolve with intention and authenticity. “If hospitality is about how we make people feel,” she noted, “then hospitality businesses must highlight... More
[Forbes] The Importance of Supportive Networks for Women in Hospitality
By Roger Sands Networks create a supportive environment where women can share experiences, challenges and strategies for overcoming obstacles in the workplace while fostering career advancement and well-being. Leora Halpern Lanz, Associate Professor of the Practice and Executive Director of Online Programs at Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration, emphasizes that “relationships... More
[Forbes] Mentorship And Sponsorship Play Key Roles For Women In Hospitality
By Roger Sands, Contributor. Women who seek to advance in the hospitality industry are wise to take advantage of mentorship and sponsorship programs that help develop new skills, build confidence and navigate career challenges. Leora Halpern Lanz, Associate Professor of the Practice and Executive Director of Online Programs at Boston University’s School... More
[BU Today] From Napkins to Coat Check: Dining Etiquette for First-Gen Students
By Alene Bouranova BU lecturer Lisa Flores’ Art of Modern Business dinners covers from how to hold utensils to where to place your napkin and how to stir your coffee Lisa Flores, director of sales and marketing at Columbus Hospitality Group and adjunct professor at BU’s School of Hospitality Administration, brings firsthand... More
[Condé Nast Traveler] The Best New Restaurants in the World: 2025 Hot List
By CNT Editors (Nathan Tavares) Click here to see the entire Hot List for 2025. This year's best new dining destinations, from New Orleans to Sydney. As CEO of Xenia Greek Hospitality and adjunct professor at Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration, Demetri Tsolakis brings a deeply rooted philosophy to the dining experience: hospitality... More
[Patch South End] Meet Boston President & CEO Receives ICON Award from Boston University
by Regan Assistant, Local Business Boston University School of Hospitality Administration has named Martha J. Sheridan, President & CEO of Meet Boston, the 2025 recipient of its prestigious ICON Award—honoring her visionary leadership in reshaping Boston’s tourism landscape. Presented at the School’s annual Hospitality Leadership Summit, the ICON Award recognizes an... More
[FinanceBuzz] 2025 Auto Insurance Statistics and Consumer Report (Study)
By Josh Koebert. Edited by Melinda Sineriz, ABFP™ FinanceBuzz reviews consumer and market trends across the auto insurance industry annually to understand what trends are coming in the next year. With auto insurance premiums climbing 45% since 2019, drivers are increasingly cost-conscious and hesitant to file claims or switch providers. To make sense of... More
[Falstaff Travel] Dream Vacations: Sleep Tourism Revolutionizes the Travel Industry
Good sleep is a luxury—especially in a world that rarely slows down. A new travel trend is tapping into our deep craving for restful nights: sleep tourism. As sleep transforms from a passive necessity into a sought-after luxury, Kaushik Vardharajan, Associate Professor of the Practice and Director of the Real Estate... More
[CBS News] Traveling? Consider packing a portable carbon monoxide detector
With recent stories of deaths due to carbon monoxide poisoning in hotels and resorts, some experts say a $40 investment could reap big rewards. WBZ-TV's Logan Hall reports. Makarand Mody, Associate Professor of Hospitality Marketing; Director, Research; Chair of Undergraduate Programs, shares insights on how traveling to more developed countries like... More