[The Brink] Do You Have a Nosy Coworker? BU Research Finds Snooping Colleagues Send Our Stress Levels Rising
Organizational psychologist Richard A. Currie studies the difference between prying and friendly curiosity—and nosiness’ impact on employee performance By Andrew Thurston What exactly makes a coworker “nosy”—and how does that behavior affect the workplace? Richard A. Currie, Assistant Professor of Organizational Psychology at Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration, is helping define and measure workplace […]
[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 […]
[CBS News] Traveling? Consider packing a portable carbon monoxide detector
With recent stories of deaths due to carbon monoxide poisoning in hotels and resorts, some experts say a $40 investment could reap big rewards. WBZ-TV’s Logan Hall reports. Makarand Mody, Associate Professor of Hospitality Marketing; Director, Research; Chair of Undergraduate Programs, shares insights on how traveling to more developed countries like the U.S., Canada, or […]
[Hotel Investment Today] Nobu’s next course
By Christina Jelski Makarand Mody, associate professor of hospitality marketing at the Boston University School of Hospitality Administration, commented on how Nobu has mastered the delicate art of brand expansion—maintaining its aura of exclusivity while becoming a global hospitality powerhouse. As the brand continues to grow, Mody explored how Nobu’s strategy of blending culinary excellence […]
[HN hospitalitynet] Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) Names Annual Student Case Competition Winners
PSU’s Logan Prendergast and Andrew Heiland and BU’s Eva Li, Rishabh Sharma and Albina Zhangirova Submit Winning Entries BU School of Hospitality’s Rishabh Sharma (MS in Hospitality Real Estate), Eva (Jinyi) Li (MS in Hospitality Management), and Albina Zhangirova (MMH) demonstrated their strategic acumen in the 19th Annual Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) Student Case […]
BU SHA 2025 Hospitality Real Estate Symposium featuring the inaugural National Hospitality Real Estate Competition
(January 30, 2025) Boston, MA – Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) is proud to announce the 2025 Hospitality Real Estate Symposium. This one-day event brings together top industry leaders, innovators, and academics to share insights on the evolving landscape of hospitality real estate and its intersection with technology, investment strategies, and design innovation. […]
[BU Today] Learn about the School of Hospitality Administration’s $50,000 Innovation and $12,000 Wellbeing competitions
[BU Today] The Year in Pictures: A Look Back at 2024
BU photographers pick their 20 favorite photos of the year By BU Today staff Melissa L. Gilliam’s historic inauguration as Boston University’s 11th president marked a year filled with moments of connection and vision, including her visit to the School of Hospitality Administration (SHA) on July 3. Just two days into her presidency, President Gilliam engaged […]
[BU Today] The Motivations of Boston University Professors: Why They Love to Teach
By Hermela Haile (Questrom’25) Eleni Granas, Clinical Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Events Management and Director of Event Curriculum & Planning at Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration, shares her deep passion for teaching through her desire to inspire others. “What inspires me to teach is the opportunity to be in a position where I […]
[CoStar] Shift focus on your hotel’s digital spend and marketing mindset
By Leora Halpern Lanz HNN columnist Published version in CoStar- Full article below: As hoteliers enter the critical phase of budget planning, it’s imperative to scrutinize where digital marketing dollars are allocated and what outcomes they drive. With a myriad of platforms and strategies available, it’s easy to spread the budget thin without reaping significant returns. […]