[Wall Street Journal] Should You Trust a Hotel’s Star Rating? Depends Where You Look.
In a sea of hotel reviews and star ratings, it’s hard to know who to rely upon. Here’s how to get a vetted measure of what you’re in for before a trip. For a five-day trip to Mexico with her college-age daughter, Arlana Keller of Calgary, Alberta, insisted they book a hotel rated four stars or […]
[CBS News] Making a restaurant reservation? That’ll be $100 — without food or drinks.
It’s become increasingly common for restaurants to charge customers’ credit cards even before they step foot into an establishment, let alone order food or drinks. Referred to as a “reservation fee” and applied at the time of booking, the charge ranges in amount but inevitably peeves diners who don’t want to be on the hook for […]
[Senior Housing News] Professor Scott Eckstein Shared the Importance of Fostering Young Leaders
Adjunct Professor Scott Eckstein shared with Senior Housing News the importance of having academic programs such as BU’s MMH Senior Living Program. These programs are crucial for fostering future generations of senior living industry leaders. Read More
BU School of Hospitality Administration Expands Masters-Level Senior Living Program with a Weekend Masters Degree Program for Executives-in-Training
(March 1, 2022) Boston, MA – Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) Dean Arun Upneja, Ph.D., and Leora Halpern Lanz, ISHC, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Faculty Chair of the School’s Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH) degree program, have announced a Weekend Masters Program in Senior Living, which will launch in […]
Is a Hospitality Management Master’s Degree Worthwhile?
If you aspire to start or advance your career in hospitality relevant industries, you should think about pursuing a master’s degree in hospitality management. However, enrolling in a graduate program is a serious life decision. Considering the time and money you will need to invest, it’s smart to ask this important question—“Is getting a master’s […]
How to Become a Restaurateur – an Exciting Career in Restaurant Management
If you are into food and beverage and you are dedicated to turning that passion into an exciting career, is opening a restaurant an ambition that you want to pursue? Indeed, being a restaurateur can be an exciting and rewarding career. While you are making a profit from running the business, you get to host […]
Why Study Hospitality Management? The Benefits of the Master of Management in Hospitality Degree
Is hospitality management the right path for you? Why should you get a degree in hospitality management? If you love building human connections, working in a global team, and you are ready to take on the challenge of thinking creatively, then studying hospitality management might be a great option for you! There are many other […]
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 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 […]
Robots to the Rescue?
Serena Lipton, an Analyst at JLL Valuation & Advisory Services, wrote an article in Senior Housing Business’s latest newsletter. She discusses the impact of technology and robotics on the senior living industry, stating that “The truth: robots are novelties that cannot take the place of human interaction. Therefore, robots are not meant to replace […]