SHA Grad Spring Break Experiences 2023
Join us for an immersive Spring Break hospitality experience focused on networking, learning, and career development. Trips will run from Sunday, March 5 – Friday, March 10, 2023.
Sunday March 5 – Friday March 10, 2023 During this immersive trip, students will meet with SHA friends, colleagues and alums who work in various aspects of hospitality: lodging, luxury, events, senior living, and real estate among others, for a multi-day experience of learning, conversations, and networking in one of the most energetic cities in the world – New York! The NYC trip will offer the opportunity for students to build personal relationships with each other while expanding our professional connections and network. Join us for an incredible opportunity to meet, learn, and network directly with industry leaders. And there’ll be plenty of free time built in time for students to explore New York City too. BU SHA will generously subsidize the entirety of this trip in order to keep registration fees low for the activities included. Student Fees: There is a $450 non-refundable student fee for this trip. The fee includes the following: Students are responsible for travel to and from New York City, and incidentals/personal expenses incurred during the trip. The Itinerary for the week in New York City is as follows: Hotel Accommodations: Companies to Visit: Itinerary: Subject to change. Spring Break Experience in New York City
The Arlo NoMad Hotel
Sunday March 5 – Friday March 10, 2023 Welcome to the City of Lights, the most romantic city in the world, and capital of hospitality – Paris, France. During this immersive trip, SHA grads will stay in the heart of the Left Bank to meet with industry colleagues at some of the premier hotels and restaurant companies of Paris. This multi-day experience of learning, conversations, and networking presents students with opportunities to build personal relationships with each other while expanding our professional and global connections and network. Join us for an incredible opportunity to meet, learn, and network directly with industry leaders. And there’ll be plenty of free time built in time for students to explore beautiful Paris on your own too. Highlights of the trip include a day trip to the Royal Champagne Hotel, owned by SHA Advisory Board Member Denise Dupre, and a visit to the nearby LeClerc Briant champagne cellars for a tasting and tour. Meet industry executives in Paris who are friends of SHA and welcome you to their establishments for tours and exchange of conversation. BU SHA will generously subsidize the entirety of this trip in order to keep registration fees low for the activities included. Student Fees: There is a $450 non-refundable student fee for this trip. The fee includes the following: Students are responsible for travel to and from Paris, and incidentals/personal expenses incurred during the trip. Be sure to check your passport expiration dates and if your nationality requires a visa for entry to France. The Itinerary for the week in Paris is as follows: Hotel Accommodations: Companies to Visit: Itinerary: Subject to change. Spring Break Experience in Paris, France
Hotel Design Sorbonne
Welcome to Panama in Central America, where students will enjoy the historic city and UNESCO site, beach and then mountains. A true variety of landscapes and escapes. Students will immerse with Selina – the innovative lifestyle brand that just recently went public. Selina is the accommodation geared to the digital nomad, a destination hotel where individuals can work, stay and play. During this immersion into Panama and Selina, SHA grads will experience the urban destination of Casco Viejo, meeting Selina executives, and even working with the hotel’s Human Resources to shadow executives and meet with HR. Selina will be adding hundreds of locations in the next few years and is looking to develop talent for its general manager pipeline. After visits to the globally significant Panama Canal, and the indigenous peoples of the Embera Tribe, we will shift away from the beach and city of the old town of Casco. Be sure to learn more about these properties and their recreational activities to enjoy the most of these exceptional stays. Absorb into the Selina lifestyle while enjoying the lush and raw terrain of Panama. Plenty of time will also be built in to explore on your own. BU SHA will generously subsidize the entirety of this trip to keep registration fees low for the activities included. The registration form will include an option to request a roommate. If you do not have a specific roommate request, you can leave this blank and one will be assigned to you. Student Fees: There is a $250 non-refundable student fee for this trip. The fee includes the following: Students are responsible for travel to and from Panama City airport, as well as incidentals/personal expenses incurred during the trip. Be sure to check your passport expiration dates and if your nationality requires a visa for entry to Panama. The Itinerary for the week in Panama is as follows: Accommodations: Tours: Itinerary: Subject to change. Spring Break Experience with Selina in Panama
Sunday March 5 – Friday March 10, 2023
To register for your assigned trip, click here.
Additional questions? Please contact Kellie Herbert, SHA Administrative & Events Coordinator, at kelliemh@bu.edu