As our graduate programs grow, with offerings including the Master of Science in Hospitality Management, Master of Management in Hospitality, and Master of Science in Hospitality Real Estate, we are pleased to welcome two new members to our Student Services team. Please join us in welcoming Bridgett Grant, Manager of Academic Services and Graduate Admissions, and Victoria Durst, MBA, Manager of Graduate Program Recruitment and Enrollment Yield. Their expertise will enhance our support for graduate students and contribute to our vibrant academic community. Welcome aboard, Bridgett and Victoria!
Boston University School of Hospitality Administration
Higher Education
Boston, Massachusetts 3,051 followers
Innovating the Future of Hospitality
About us
Boston University’s School of Hospitality is changing the way the world looks at hospitality. Hospitality is rooted in hotels, restaurants, travel, and tourism. These are the foundational pillars of a multibillion-dollar industry. The principle of hospitality – making people feel seen, heard, and valued by understanding who they are and their needs – holds utility within any organization wanting to build lasting relationships with internal and external audiences. At Boston University’s School of Hospitality, we believe people can concept, engineer, and implement experiences that are innovative by making them meaningful and memorable to their targeted internal and external audiences. We call this Experience Innovation. It is the deliberate use of human interaction to meet strategic objectives and optimize stakeholder value. Experience Innovation differentiates Boston University’s School of Hospitality from other hospitality and business programs. The school integrates a composite of disciplines that includes business, psychology, communications, operations, and experiential design to optimize human interaction to achieve concrete organizational and societal objectives. Boston University School of Hospitality students graduate as Experience Innovators and their education serves as a springboard for careers in hotels, restaurants, travel and tourism, healthcare, sports and entertainment venues, technology and beyond.
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http://www.bu.edu/hospitality
External link for Boston University School of Hospitality Administration
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- Higher Education
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- 51-200 employees
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- Boston, Massachusetts
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- Hospitality, Food and Beverage, Leadership, Hotel Management, Hospitality Marketing, Real Estate, Event Manager, Restaurant Management, Human Resources, Hospitality Research, and Hospitality Law
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Watch the highlights from our recent Dean's Distinguished Speakers Series featuring Anthony Valletta, along with the Alumni Awards honoring Melanie Isola and Roy Madhok, CRME, CHIA, now on YouTube. Dive into inspiring insights and celebrate the achievements of our SHA community! #Leadership #BostonUniversity #Hospitality #RestaurantIndustry
Anthony Valletta, President of bartaco, SHA Dean's Distinguished Speakers Series & Alumni Awards
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Thank you to all who joined us for our Taste of Hospitality Open House! We were proud to open our doors to showcase the talents of our adjunct faculty, who own and operate restaurants ranked among Boston’s best. Demetri Tsolakis of Xenia Hospitality Group: Greco, Krasi, Hecate, Bar Vlaha, and Kaia teaches HF100 Introduction to Hospitality Lisa Flores of Columbus Hospitality Group: Mistral, Mooo, Ostra, and Sorellina teaches HF 220 Food & Beverage Management Seth Gerber of MIDA: locations in Fenway, East Boston, South End, Newton, and APIZZA teaches HF 781 Restaurant Business “Everything you ever wanted to know about hospitality…” questions were asked and answered at our speed-networking table with Leora Halpern Lanz, Sean Jung, Kaushik Vardharajan, Jonathan Katz, Yunmei (Mabel) Bai, and Justin Alpert, AIA, IIDA, NCARB. Raffle prizes generously provided by bartaco (Elissa Pablo), HEN Chicken Rice, and TimeOutMarket. Dean Arun Upneja Makarand Mody, Chair of the Undergraduate Programs Dr. Apostolos Ampountolas, Ph.D., CQF, Chair of the Graduate Programs Learn more about Boston University School of Hospitality's programs: www.bu.edu/hospitality
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On the latest edition of the Distinguished podcast, Dean Arun Upneja takes listeners on a tour of Egyptian hospitality with Tarek El Masry, Chief Operating Officer, and Mario Larese, Director of Development & Technical Services of ALDAU Development. With best-in-class developments in Egypt and the United Kingdom, Aldau Development has formed strategic partnerships with marquee brands such as Hyatt, IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Deutsche Hospitality. Boston University School of Hospitality and Questrom School of Business, Boston University designed a customized Executive Education program for Aldau – a testament to Aldau's commitment to leadership and entrepreneurship. Tune in and immerse yourself in a voyage to Egypt for its history, state-of-the-art resorts, and glorious vacation experiences.
Aldau Development: Modern Hospitality Meets Millennia-Old Treasures - Distinguished
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Thank you to Anthony Valletta (SHA '05), Melanie Isola (SHA '14), Roy Madhok, CRME, CHIA (SHA '13), and all who joined us for an inspiring Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series and Alumni Awards celebration! Anthony’s journey from SHA student to President of bartaco offered inspiring perspectives on leadership, innovation, and the evolving role of technology in enhancing guest experiences. We were honored to present him with the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award for his remarkable contributions to the hospitality industry. We also celebrated the achievements of our 2024 Young Alumni Award recipients, Melanie Isola and Roy Madhok. Melanie, Chief of Staff at Fourtop, has shown versatility and leadership throughout her career, from managing top-tier restaurants to driving innovative hospitality technology solutions. Roy, Senior VP of Revenue and Distribution at Highgate, has made his mark in revenue management and continues to support and mentor SHA students in their careers. A special thank you to bartaco for generously catering the reception and for their ongoing partnership!
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Congratulations to Professor Leora Halpern Lanz, ISHC on being named one of the 50 Most Influential Educators in Global Hospitality for 2024. Your dedication to advancing education in hospitality is truly inspiring, and this honor is well deserved!
The International Hospitality Institute (IHI) and Dr. Jeffrey O are excited to announce the 50 Most Influential Educators in Global Hospitality for 2024. We celebrate these educators for advancing education in our beloved industry. Honorees will be featured in the January 2025 edition of the Global Hospitality Magazine, the highest-circulating global hospitality magazine. Honorees who want to be profiled in the magazine should send their headshots and bios to info@IHIPrograms.com no later than November 15, 2024. Congratulations! Albert Kimbu Berkita S. Bradford, PhD Billy Bai Brendan Dugan Brian Connors Carlos Costa Carole A. Ackermann Chris Muller David Corsun Debby Franklin Cannon, Ph.D., Demian Hodari Dr Mireia Guix Dr. Altaf Sovani Dr. Yi-Sung (Ethan) Cheng Erdogan Ekiz, PhD, DSc, CHE, QLF Eric D. Olson, PhD Erinn D. Tucker-Oluwole, Ph.D, MBA Inès B. Blal Isabella Blengini Jokima Hiller, PhD, MBA, CHE Karima Lanfranco, Ph.D. Karthik Namasivayam Kate Walsh Lalia Rach Larry Mogelonsky, P. Eng. Leora Halpern Lanz, ISHC Manuel Rivera Marc Stierand Maria Gebbels, PhD Mary Beth Leone, CHA Max Starkov Michael Cheng, PhD, CHE Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch, PhD Narda Malcolm-Kingston, Ph.D., CHIA Nick Naumov, Ph.D. CMBE SFHEA Noel Criscione-Naylor Ogechi Adeola Peter A. Bheda Peter Ricci Po-Ju CHEN Prof. Diane Abrahams Professor Kaye Chon Rene Ojas-Woltering Richie Karaburun SoJung Lee Statia Elliott Stroma Cole Suzanne Bagnera Willy Legrand Yinghua Huang
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We’re proud to see Professor Eleni Granas recognized for the lasting impact she’s made on her students at BU SHA. Her commitment to hospitality education continues to shape the future of the industry by inspiring the next generation of leaders. Curious about what drives her? Click the link to read more! #Hospitality #EventsManagement #BostonUniversity
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The Design Innovation edition of Boston Hospitality Review is here! Featured Editor Rand Morris, NCIDQ curates a collection of interviews with top industry experts who share insights on how brand strategy and experiential design are key to success: -Larry Traxler, Hilton's SVP of Global Design Services, on balancing brand architecture with evolving guest expectations -Laura McKoy, Creative Director & VP of Interior Design at Omni Hotels & Resorts, on weaving local stories into immersive guest experiences -Michael Morris, CEO of The Food Hall Co., on designing community-driven, profitable food halls -Robin A Brown, Principal of Spot On Ventures, on Boston’s experience-forward hospitality transformation Discover how in today’s hospitality landscape, creating memorable experiences is more than just aesthetics. It’s about crafting a narrative that resonates. Designers now lead the way in blending form, function, and story, delivering spaces with substance and soul. 🔗 Read the full edition here: bu.edu/bhr Publisher: Arun Upneja, Ph.D., Dean Editor: Rand Morris, NCIDQ, Environments Design Director, Proportion Design Managing Editor: Mara Littman, Director of Corporate and Public Relations #HospitalityDesign #ExperienceInnovation #BostonHospitalityReview #HospitalityTransformation #BrandExperience #BostonUniversity
Stay Connected with Boston Hospitality Review and Experience Innovation
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Leora Halpern Lanz, ISHC, executive director of SHA online programs and associate professor of the practice, was featured as an expert in WalletHub’s article on the Best Foodie Cities. In her section, she shares tips for food lovers on a budget and discusses the role of food culture in shaping local economies. #hospitality #restaurantindustry
Best Foodie Cities in America in 2024
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We’re excited to announce our Fall 2024 Dean’s Distinguished Speakers Series featuring Anthony Valletta, President of bartaco (SHA '05). He will join Dean Arun Upneja for a conversation on the latest trends in hospitality, lessons in leadership, and the future of our industry. Following the talk, we invite you to celebrate the achievements of our alumni during SHA's Alumni Awards Ceremony. The 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award will be presented to Anthony Valletta, recognizing his exemplary leadership and impact in the industry. The 2024 Young Alumni Award recipients, whose notable achievements bring pride to the BU School of Hospitality community, include: -Melanie Isola (SHA ’14), Chief of Staff, Fourtop -Roy Madhok, CRME, CHIA (SHA ’13), Senior Vice President of Revenue & Distribution, Highgate This event is open to all, but space is limited and advance registration is required. Register: https://lnkd.in/epjddAY9
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