Faculty In The Press

[WalletHub] Best Car Insurance in Massachusetts for 2024

In discussion with WalletHub, Apostolos Ampountolas, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Hospitality Finance and Revenue Management at BU’s School of Hospitality Administration, offers expert insights into the complexities of car insurance pricing and how consumers can navigate these challenges. Professor Ampountolas provides a detailed analysis of the factors influencing car insurance... More

[The Boston Globe] As the summer tourism season wears on, hotel workers say they’re feeling the effects of understaffing

In a comprehensive look at the current challenges facing the hospitality industry, BU School of Hospitality Administration Dean Arun Upneja interviewed with The Globe and provided expert insights into the impacts of understaffing on hotel workers and operations. Dean Upneja's analysis sheds light on the broader trends affecting workforce dynamics... More

[BU Today] Adventure in Thailand: SHA Undergrads Study Ecotourism

Yunmei (Mabel) Bai, SHA's assistant professor of revenue management, along with eight SHA students, recently embarked on a service-learning trip to Thailand to explore the complexities of global tourism. With the focus on understanding the environmental and social impacts of tourism, the trip provided invaluable insights through hands-on experiences such... More

[The Travel Leader Podcast] Start Up Mentality with Arun Upneja

In this insightful episode of The Travel Leader podcast, Rachel Vandenberg sits down with Arun Upneja, Dean and Professor of the School of Hospitality Administration at Boston University. Dean Upneja shares his extensive knowledge and experience in the hospitality industry, offering valuable perspectives on driving change, fostering innovation, and developing... More

[BU Today] What BU Foodies Have to Say about The Bear

Excerpt from BU Today: The long-awaited third season of FX’s hit comedy/drama The Bear premieres June 26. In last season’s finale, a stressed-out Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (2023 Emmy winner Jeremy Allen White) is a colossal jerk to his staff and family and subsequently gets locked in the walk-in fridge during the biggest night... More

[Plate] How Hotels, Restaurateurs, and Diners Reap the Benefits of Pop-up Dining

By Stacey Lastoe Demetri Tsolakis, an adjunct professor at Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration and CEO of Xenia Greek Hospitality, offers valuable insight into the evolving trend of pop-up restaurants in hotels. Tsolakis highlights the creative potential and reduced operational pressure that pop-ups provide, allowing hotels to offer guests fresh... More

[Really? no, Really? Podcast] The Billion Dollar Nap: The Rise of Sleep Tourism

In this episode of "Really? no, Really?" hosts Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden delve into the intriguing world of "Sleep Tourism" with Kaushik Vardharajan, an Associate Professor of the Practice and Director of the Real Estate and Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programs at Boston University's School of Hospitality Administration. With millions... More