Faculty In The Press
[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
The BHR Experience Innovation Edition: November 2023
What does hospitality mean to you? In fact, what does the hospitality industry mean to you? Are your answers based on perceptions grounded in the past? Or are they fueled by what could be. Think of the possibilities when we have the chance to redefine hospitality. In many ways that’s... More
[NPR Marketplace] Restaurant dinners are eating earlier than ever
What time are you sitting down for dinner these days? Thursday, restaurateur Danny Meyer, the brains behind Shake Shack and Union Square Hospitality Group, which operates a bunch of restaurants in New York City, tweeted an observation. He said: “When did a six o’clock dinner reservation become the new eight?“ Yes, More
Airbnb’s Impact on NYC Hotels: Winners, Losers, and Dueling Forecasts of New Law
"You'd think a shrinking supply of short-term rentals would be a big boost to hotels. But it's not at all clear how it will play out, and some will benefit more than others." - Sean O'Neill New York City’s short-term rental regulations could slash up to 70% of Airbnb’s 23,000 active listings in... More