[The Points Guy] Professor Leora Lanz on Why Luxury Trains are the Next Stop for some Luxury Hotel Brands
You have more than Agatha Christie to thank if you immediately think “Orient Express” when someone brings up the notion of luxury train travel (preferably sans murder). The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express still runs today thanks to travel company Belmond (formerly known as Orient Express Hotels). The luxury train operates between a variety of cities, including Paris […]
[buku] Professor Leora Lanz Discusses Soundbites with buku: Think Differently
“We’re in a period of revolution, and it’s still evolving.” A passionate comment from my guest on the latest episode of the Soundbites podcast, Leora Halpern Lanz, ISHC, from Boston University School of Hospitality Administration. Leora talks with me about hospitality’s challenge to innovate amidst an unstable time, and it’s time to throw out the […]
[Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Cases] Professor Leora Halpern Lanz Shares her Perspective on Extended Stay America: HR Success amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
A labor of love. What began in 2020 has finally been published for educational purposes: “Extended Stay America: HR Success amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.” For educators, the case and the teaching notes are available via membership access to ICHRIE in the Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Cases. This case study can be leveraged for use […]
[BU Today] Professor Leora Lanz and Professor Jonathan Katz Share their Perspective on Why Dunkin’s Revamped Rewards Program Has Angered So Many Customers
SHA faculty on the pitfalls for companies that make changes to their loyalty programs Need a coffee? If you’re a New Englander, there’s a good chance you frequent one of the more than 4,200 Dunkin’s spread across the region. (There are more than 11,0000 worldwide). Those in the know have learned to skip the line […]
[Wallet Hub] Professor Leora Halpern Lanz Shares her Insight on 2022’s Best Winder Holiday Destinations
What is the outlook for the winter travel season? The outlook is positive for folks wanting to travel. Frankly, many folks among my own circle of friends and colleagues traveled last summer and are still traveling currently in the fall, and traveling for longer periods (in weeks). I have taken an informal survey of my […]
BU School of Hospitality Announces Promotion of Leora Lanz, ISHC to Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs
(June 30, 2021) Boston, MA – Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) Dean Arun Upneja, Ph.D., has announced the promotion of Leora Lanz, ISHC, Associate Professor of the Practice and Faculty Chair of the School’s Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH) degree program, to Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, overseeing both the undergraduate […]
BU School of Hospitality Announces New Concentration in Restaurant Management & Experiences
(March 22, 2021) Boston, MA – Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) Dean Arun Upneja, Ph.D., and Associate Professor of the Practice Leora Halpern Lanz, ISHC, Faculty Chair of the School’s Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH) degree program, have announced the launch of a new concentration: Restaurant Management & Experiences. Complementing existing […]
[Travel Weekly] Professor Leora Lanz Provides her Insight Into the Side Effects That the Covid Vaccine Will Cause
In an interview with Travel Weekly, Professor Leora Lanz discussed how the travel experience will change for travelers because of the Covid vaccine. She states that there will be a distinction in how businesses treat those vaccinated versus those not vaccinated. Read More
BU SHA and ESSEC Business School (FRANCE) Collaborate for Graduate Students
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release September 16, 2020 Boston University School of Hospitality Administration and ESSEC Business School (France) Announce Collaboration for Graduate Students (September 16, 2020) Boston, MA and Cergy (France) – Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) Dean Arun Upneja, Ph.D., has announced the formalized relationship between two of the […]
[Unique Venues] A Communication Primer for Re-Opening and Ensuring Trust
A Communication Primer for Re-Opening and Ensuring Trust | Unique Venues By Leora Halpern Lanz, ISHC As states and provinces roll out their respective phases of (COVID) reopening, it is imperative that we, as venue operators, comprehend our new ways of conducting business and become proactive and effective in communicating them. We want to ensure that […]