Professor Leora Lanz Discusses 2016 Food Trends on The Travel Bite Podcast
SHA marketing professor Leora Lanz joined The Travel Bite podcast and host Rachelle Lucas to discuss 2016 Food Trends ranging from restaurant menus, ingredients, and delivery methods. Lanz discussed her recent food trend research which points to 2016 as the “Year of the Crops” with a focus on highlighting vegetables like bok choy. Additionally, new grains and carbohydrate alternatives […]
Video: Hospitality Alumni Share Their Advice During Alumni Weekend
During Boston University Alumni Weekend 2016, we caught up with a few hospitality alumni to find out how they’re doing, where their hospitality degree has taken them, and what advice they have for our current students! Check out the video below:
Chef Jacques Pépin to Serve as Boston University School of Hospitality Administration Inaugural Executive-in-Residence
he School will welcome Chef Pépin on November 29, 2016 as part of the newly established Howard D. Johnson Executive-in-Residence Program On November 29, 2016 the Boston University School of Hospitality Administration will welcome acclaimed Chef Jacques Pépin as the first executive-in-residence supported by the recently founded Howard Johnson Executive-in-Residence Program. The Executive-in-Residence program will […]
Professor Bagnera Shares Staycation Tips with WalletHub
WalletHub recently shared its top 150 U.S. Cities that make a great summer staycation destination. The rankings are based on recreation, food and drink, and rest and relaxation scoring. Top destinations included Orlando and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. School of Hospitality Administration Professor Suzanne Bagnera shared her tips and recommendations to start planning a staycation, including suggestions in the […]
Professor Chris Muller Weighs in on Overtime Ruling and Hospitality Jobs
This week, the United States Department of Labor made a final ruling on updating overtime regulations. By increasing the salary level at which employees no longer qualify for overtime, approximately $913 per week or $47,476 annually, millions of additional works will be eligible for overtime. However, the new ruling will affect industries differently; School of Hospitality […]
Infographic: How BU Hospitality Students Spend Summer Around the World
Summer break is a coveted time for any college student. Beach vacations, relaxing time by the pool with friends, family reunions, and time to take a breather from a full-time course-load. Despite the three-months of vacation, School of Hospitality Administration (SHA) students don’t waste one second of it. In between their downtime, SHA students are […]
NENA Federation Holds 4th Annual Regional Conference, “Educated, Engage, and Empower”, at Boston University
Written by Suzanne Markham-Bagnera, Lecturer, Boston University School of Hospitality Administration Published in partnership with I-CHRIE Communique Last month, the NENA Federation held its 4th Annual Regional Conference at Boston University, with the purpose to “Educate, Engage, and Empower.” The weekend long event kicked off with a mini-tour, lunch and a presentation at the TripAdvisor World […]
SHA Students Spend Spring Break Exploring China’s Hospitality Industry
Every spring semester, the School of Hospitality Administration (SHA) offers a course that dives into the hospitality, culture, and history of another country that culminates in an international field trip. This year, HF282 Culture and Communication explored China, taught by SHA professor, Dr. Courtney Raeisinafchi and Liling Huang from the College of Arts and Sciences. […]
SHA Professor Leora Lanz Comments on Discovery’s New Travel Experiences
Discovery Channel is expanding into the travel booking business with their new Discovery Destinations travel experiences. The vacation packages will focus on destinations and properties that offer distinct experiential trips. “There is brand prestige with Discovery Channel. And this is a brand extension for Discovery. Anyone who follows certain shows on Discovery Channel, and there […]
Professor Mike Oshins Comments on Hotel Strategy During Dangerous Weather in The New York Times
When dangerous weather, like last week’s blizzard that hit the United State’s east coast, impacts travel plans how can hotels strategically plan for room cancellations? SHA Professor Mike Oshins commented in The New York Times on hotel strategies and how Boston-area hotel revenues were effected last year. Read the full article in The New York Times.