What Does the Future of Restaurants Look Like? Insights from Hospitality Experts
Even though life is slowly returning to normal in 2021 after the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been a grueling year and a half for many restaurants and foodservice businesses. For those who have survived, the future looks incredibly uncertain, facing emerging challenges in the industry. To help restaurants and foodservice businesses keep a pulse […]
BU School of Hospitality Administration Expands Advisory Board with the Appointment of Three New Members
(November 1, 2021) Boston, MA – Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) has announced the appointment of three new members to its Advisory Board: Ray Bennett, President, U.S. and Canada, Franchising, and MxM MSB of Marriott International Inc., Carlos Flores, President & CEO of Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, and Katie Potter, President & […]
Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) Announces the Fall 2021 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series
(October 7, 2021) Boston, MA – Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) continues its year-long 40th-anniversary celebration with events and programs to mark this milestone including the return of the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series. These talks feature top-level experts and entrepreneurs across the industry spectrum on select Fridays from 11 am to 12 […]
BU School of Hospitality Administration Marks 40th Anniversary with Year-long Celebrations, Special Events, and Speaker Series
(August 10, 2021) Boston, MA – Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) proudly kicks off its 40th anniversary this September 2021 with a year-long celebration featuring an enlightening and engaging line-up of special events to further build community, connections, and memorable moments – all hallmarks of hospitality. Highlights include the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture […]
[Elsevier] Dr. Makarand Mody, Ph.D., Publishes an Article Exploring Effects of Airbnb on Non-hosting Residents
Dr. Makarand Mody, Ph.D., recently published an article in the Tourism Management Perspectives journal exploring the effects of Airbnb on non-hosting residents. The article, “Does Airbnb impact non-hosting Residents’ quality of life? Comparing media discourse with empirical evidence,” shows that despite the media’s portrayal of Airbnb disrupting residents’ quality of life, non-hosting residents tend to […]
BU School of Hospitality Appoints Makarand Mody, Ph.D., to New Director of Research Position
(July 20, 2021) Boston, MA – Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) Dean Arun Upneja, Ph.D., has announced the appointment of Makarand Mody, Ph.D., to Director of Research, the first-ever position of its kind at the School of Hospitality Administration. Dr. Mody’s primary role is to spearhead research and grant initiatives, as well […]
[Long Live Lodging] Professor Makarand Mody Finds Post-pandemic Travel Results in Alternative Lodging
In a recent Long Live Lodging article, Professor Makarand Mody, and his fellow researchers learned that people planning a trip this year are less likely to stay in hotels and more likely to book alternative lodging such as private homes listed on Airbnb. Read More
Owen Purnomo’s (SHA’25) Summer Internship at a Michelin Star Restaurant
Owen Purnomo (SHA’25) was given the opportunity to intern at Ze Kitchen Galerie, a Michelin Star Restaurant in the heart of Paris, France. He works under Chef William Ledeuil, a renowned chef in Paris and around the world. In his first year at SHA, Purnomo has begun exploring his passion for hospitality and the restaurant […]
[HospitalityNet] How’s the Hospitality Industry Doing? We Asked Three 2021 BU School of Hospitality Administration Grads
HospitalityNet posted the recent BUToday article featuring recent SHA graduates. How have the young professionals entering the hospitality industry been affected by the pandemic? With the industry slowly showing signs of recovery to pre-pandemic levels, our SHA grads show how their job hunting strategies have changed and what their post-graduation plans are now. Watch their […]
[BUToday] How’s the Hospitality Industry Doing? We Asked Three 2021 School of Hospitality Administration Grads
BUToday highlighted some very exceptional SHA Grads to ask them what the future lies ahead of them! Mackenzie Miers, Marut Ravel, and Solomon Frey shared their experiences of searching for a hospitality job and what their plans are now that they are finished with their undergraduate degree. Watch their interview below and learn how hospitality […]