HCareers.com: BU Hospitality Faculty Share Must-Have Personality Traits for a Hospitality Career
In a recent article on HCareers.com, Dr. Suzanne Bagnera and Dr. Mike Oshins shared must-have personality traits for a career in hospitality. Flexibility and a service attitude are just a few of the winning characteristics needed to be a successful leader and colleague in the dynamic hospitality industry. Attitude: “You need to have the right attitude for […]
Dr. Mike Oshins Shares the Differences Between a Good vs. Great Hospitality Manager
After being asked what his favorite hotel property was, Dr. Mike Oshins was inspired to find out what qualities of hospitality and hotel managers set one apart from the other. Through behavioral research, he determined the differences between a good hotel manager and a great hotel manager, finding qualities that can be used by hospitality […]
Professor Mike Oshins Discusses Millennials Interest in Hotel Brand Growth
Hotel companies are launching new brands faster and more frequently than ever before. But will these brands stick with Millennials – the generation with the strongest buying power? BU School of Hospitality Administration Michael Oshins comments in Hotel Interactive Network: “Millennials don’t necessarily like the big brands, they veer more toward independents,” – Michael Oshins Read the […]
Professor Mike Oshins Comments on Hotel Strategy During Dangerous Weather in The New York Times
When dangerous weather, like last week’s blizzard that hit the United State’s east coast, impacts travel plans how can hotels strategically plan for room cancellations? SHA Professor Mike Oshins commented in The New York Times on hotel strategies and how Boston-area hotel revenues were effected last year. Read the full article in The New York Times.