SHA Announces 2016 Alumni Award Recipients
The School of Hospitality Administration is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2016 Young Alumni of the Year and Alumni of the Year Award. Every year, SHA nominates individuals from our outstanding alumni population to receive the Alumni of the Year and more recently established Young Alumni of the Year award. These individuals are leaders in […]
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’s Muller & Lanz Comment on Chipotle’s Heavy Promotion Month
Starting today, Chipotle is offering three simultaneous promotions in an effort to gain back loyalty from customers prior to it’s 2015 E. coli outbreaks. Will a heavy schedule of promotions be enough to win back customers? BU School of Hospitality Administration professors Christopher Muller and Leora Lanz discuss the strategy’s pro’s and con’s with Forbes.com. “The college students are on […]
Dean Arun Upneja Discusses Rising Boston Hotel Prices in Boston Globe
Dean Arun Upneja spoke to the Boston Globe about the rising hotel prices in Boston. The Globe noted that Boston prices are rising close to prices in Manhattan, which have actually been declining in recent years. Arun Upneja, dean of the Boston University School of Hospitality Administration, said rate fluctuation will continue as hotel chains […]
Juan Lesmes (SHA ’17) Co-Authors Article Discussing Latin American Tourism Potential Post Brexit
“After Brexit was approved by 52 percent of British voters last week, foreign investors can’t help to speculate about the future of the UK, and of Europe as a whole. As investment volatility seems to be one of the consequences of this decision, attention is gradually being shifted to another part of the world: Latin […]
Student Profile: Ally Rung, SHA ’17 – Dublin, Ireland
Where was your most recent international experience? Dublin, Ireland What type of international program were you a part of? Boston University Dublin Summer Internship Program What area of study or work did you focus on? I am a Sales and Marketing Intern at the Shelbourne hotel, which is right in the city center of Dublin. […]
SHA Now Offers Two Optional Concentrations for Hospitality Students
Beginning in fall 2016, The School of Hospitality Administration will offer two optional degree concentrations to students who wish to further customize their hospitality administration degree. Students can choose to concentrate in Hospitality Marketing or Event Management. These concentrations will allow for additional exploration into these sectors of the hospitality industry: Hospitality Marketing: The concentration is appropriate for […]
Dr. Szende Shares Top Habits Waiters Should Avoid
Dr. Peter Szende, associate dean of academic affairs, spoke with NCR about the top 17 habits that all waiters should avoid whether they’re serving at a diner of fine-dining restaurant. “A lot of it comes down to having systems in place and taking the time to train servers to use those systems,” Szende explained. Make your standards […]
Professor Lanz Shares Top Summer Destinations with WalletHub
WalletHub predicts that this summer’s travel will top 2015, but overall travel spending by American’s will decrease by almost 20%. Professor Leora Halpern-Lanz spoke with WalletHub about her predictions for the top summer destinations, and budget-friendly tips to the make most of the season. This current era of family and millennial traveler enjoy physical activities […]
Hospitality Students Learn About Facility Design Through Glass Blowing Workshop
On Saturday, May 7, 2016, ten School of Hospitality Administration students attended a one-day glass blowing workshop at Diablo Glass School in partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts. The event was made possible through a partnership with the Boston University Arts Initiative. The students were accompanied by Professor’s Courtney Suess-Raesinafchi and Makarand Mody; each student […]