[Boston Magazine] Top 150 Most Influential Bostonians 2025
Martha J. Sheridan, President & CEO of Meet Boston, is reshaping how cities leverage tourism to drive economic impact and cultural resonance. With strategic foresight and deep industry knowledge, Sheridan has positioned Boston as a premier destination for global events, including securing seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and expanding beloved initiatives like Dine Out […]
[Patch South End] Meet Boston President & CEO Receives ICON Award from Boston University
by Regan Assistant, Local Business Boston University School of Hospitality Administration has named Martha J. Sheridan, President & CEO of Meet Boston, the 2025 recipient of its prestigious ICON Award—honoring her visionary leadership in reshaping Boston’s tourism landscape. Presented at the School’s annual Hospitality Leadership Summit, the ICON Award recognizes an “Experience Innovator” who sets […]
[MySouthEnd.com] South Ender, Meet Boston President & CEO Receives Icon Award From Boston University
Martha J. Sheridan, President & CEO of Meet Boston, shares with South Enders how sports and entertainment can serve as powerful engines for regional tourism. As a longtime leader in destination marketing, Sheridan has played a transformative role in shaping Boston’s visitor economy—securing landmark events and advocating for an inclusive, experience-driven approach to hospitality that […]
[The Boston Sun] Meet Boston President and CEO Martha Sheridan Receives Icon Award
by The Boston Sun Staff Martha J. Sheridan, President & CEO of Meet Boston, talks about the evolving role of sports and entertainment in hospitality. With a track record of securing high-profile events and elevating Boston’s presence on the global stage, Sheridan has redefined what it means to create experiences that both inspire and unite. “Boston’s […]
BU School of Hospitality Administration honors Martha J. Sheridan, President & CEO of Meet Boston with the ICON Award at the Hospitality Leadership Summit on April 3, 2025
(March 3, 2025) Boston, MA – Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) is proud to announce that the annual ICON award will be presented to Martha J. Sheridan, President & CEO of Meet Boston on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the School of Hospitality’s marquee event, the Hospitality Leadership Summit at BU’s Duan […]
Boston University School of Hospitality Administration 2025 Hospitality Leadership Summit Spotlights the Fan Experience in Sports and Entertainment
(January 28, 2025) Boston, MA – Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) is proud to announce the annual Hospitality Leadership Summit on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Boston University’s Computing and Data Sciences Center. The Hospitality Leadership Summit brings together students and faculty with hospitality industry colleagues for a day-long conference of inspiration […]
[The American Bazaar] Padma Lakshmi receives Boston University’s 2024 ICON Award
ICON award recognizes innovators who create new and transformative paradigms in hospitality Indian American Emmy-nominated producer, television host, New York Times bestselling author and food connoisseur Padma Lakshmi has received the ICON Award from Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration. Lakshmi received the annual ICON award recognizing innovators who create new and transformative paradigms in […]
[BU Today] $100,000 Awarded to Student Entrepreneurs at SHA’s Annual Hospitality Leadership Summit
Laundry is one of the worst parts of “adulting” facing college students. But what if there was a way to make it a little more bougie? At last week’s $100K Poyiadjis Hospitality Innovation Competition, a team of School of Hospitality Administration undergrads pitched their business idea of an upscale modern laundromat to an audience of judges, […]
[WGBH] Food expert Padma Lakshmi gears up to receive BU award
Padma Lakshmi is slated to receive the ICON Award from Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration this Thursday, April 4, and for good reason. The Emmy-nominated producer, television host, New York Times bestselling author and food connoisseur became a household name as host and producer of “Top Chef,” and now carries the torch with her […]
BU School of Hospitality Administration to Bestow ICON Award to Padma Lakshmi at the Hospitality Leadership Summit 2024
(February 27, 2024) Boston, MA – Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) is proud to announce that the fourth annual ICON award will be presented to Padma Lakshmi, an Emmy-nominated producer, television host, food expert, and a New York Times best-selling author, as well as one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People (2023). BU School […]