Chef Barbara Lynch speaks to School of Hospitality students as part of Dean’s Distinguished Speakers Series
Barbara Lynch, a chef and restaurateur from Boston, spoke about her career at Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration on Feb. 3 as part of the Dean’s Distinguished Speakers Series. Lynch, a James Beard Award winner and Relais & Châteaux Grand Chef, opened her first restaurant in 1998 and has since received many awards and […]
Sunset Cantina Reopens, with an Alum a Co-owner
Catarina Chang (SHA’11) says the Mexican eatery’s “fun vibe” remains Sunset Cantina is back. And in a big way, with a BU alum now in charge. The Mexican restaurant at 916 Comm Ave, long a popular meeting spot for the University community, reopened just before Christmas with the familiar decor and “fun vibe” intact, says […]
This School of Hospitality Administration Class Doubles as a Marketing Agency for Cities, Hotels, More
Student teams, paired with clients, gain real-world experience When was the last time you went to Revere? If you asked a team of undergraduate students from the School of Hospitality Administration, they’d tell you now is the perfect time to take a trip to the North Shore city. For their Advanced Hospitality Strategic Marketing course, […]
Technology Shaping the Future of the Hospitality Industry
Digital transformation and the leverage of technology play an important role in today’s hospitality industry, especially in the post-pandemic era. Facing the challenges of labor shortage, the rising cost of operation, and the changes in consumer needs and behaviors, hospitality businesses need to pivot their services and products with the latest technology in order to […]
A Guide to Choosing the Best Hospitality Program
You are adventurous, ambitious, and innovative. You aspire to take the next step in your career by amping up your skills in the best hospitality degree program. With numerous options available, you might question, “Which program is right for me?” We are here to help you make an informed decision for your education. Follow our […]
SHA’s Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) student chapter returns
It is our pleasure to resurrect the student chapter of the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) at SHA. After a brief break due to COVID, it is time to get this club back together to network and learn about marketing in hospitality, engage with professionals in the Boston area and even network with […]
Boston University School of Hospitality Administration Launches the $50k Poyiadjis Hospitality Innovation Competition
(updated February 3, 2023) Boston, MA – Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) is proud to announce the inaugural $50k Poyiadjis Hospitality Innovation Competition. The competition is open to all BU students and BU alumni (classes 2021 and 2022). The application deadline is Monday, February 20, 2023. With cash prizes totaling $50,000 for […]
Boston University School of Hospitality Administration 2023 Hospitality Leadership Summit Highlights Experience Innovation
(Updated March 14, 2023) Boston, MA – Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) is proud to announce the annual Hospitality Leadership Summit on Friday, March 24, 2023, 8am-6pm at Hotel Commonwealth (500 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston). The Summit brings together students and faculty with hospitality industry colleagues for a day-long conference of inspiration […]
[The Washington Post] Professor Makarand Mody Discusses why Airbnb is more successful than ever. Why is everyone so mad at it?
Guests are over fees and chores. Hosts say they can’t fill vacancies. But the company keeps cashing in. Before they became Exhibit A of a supposed “Airbnbust,” Carrie Ann Rink and her family were living a host’s dream in Southern California. They had an attractive property in a desirable area near Palm Springs with five-star […]
[GRID] Professor Sean Jung Discusses why Restaurants are cutting hours and closing early amid employee and customer crunch
Why you can’t get a table or a late-night bite to eat. Tough getting a reservation lately at your favorite restaurant — or any restaurant for that matter? Across the nation, restaurants are open fewer hours and closing earlier. Nearly 4 in 5 restaurants nationwide have reduced their hours since 2019. They’ve done so by […]