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.
Boston University School of Hospitality Administration
Higher Education
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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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- 51-200 employees
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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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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
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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
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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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Thank you to the employers who joined us for the SHA Fall 2024 Career Fair! Your guidance and opportunities have inspired our students as they explore career paths in hospitality. We are grateful for your partnership in shaping the next generation of industry leaders. #hospitalityindustry #bostonuniversity #SHA #careers Thank you to our dedicated SHA Career Services team, Andrew Dwyer, Ed.M. and Maureen Ricciuti, for making this event possible. Audubon International bartaco Boston Pads Columbus Hospitality Group Compass Group Corner Table Restaurants Cushman & Wakefield Delaware North EF Education First Hotel Commonwealth InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Legal Sea Foods Major Food Group Meet Boston MIDA Restaurants Rafanelli Events Sonesta Hotels The 'Quin House The Country Club - Brookline, MA The Langham Hotel Westin Hotels & Resorts Union Square Hospitality Group Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Wedgewood Weddings & Events
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Over the past few months, we've had the privilege of working closely with ALDAU Development’s senior leaders on a tailored executive education program focused on finance, real estate, innovation, and leadership in Cairo and in Boston. We're proud to have been part of this initiative and look forward to future opportunities with ALDAU Development. #realestate #hospitalityindustry #executiveeducation
Associate Professor of the Practice | Director, Real Estate Programs at Boston University School of Hospitality Administration
Over the last few months, we have had the pleasure of working on an executive education program focused on finance, real estate, innovation and leadership with the senior leaders of ALDAU Development, one of the most dynamic hospitality and real estate development companies in Egypt. Conceived by Mr. Bassel Sami Saad, Chairman of ALDAU Development, Lars Geweyer, CEO of ALDAU Development, and Dean Arun Upneja of the Boston University School of Hospitality Administration to support ALDAU’s dynamic growth and global ambitions, the program started with two weeks of intense learning and engagement in Cairo, followed by five weeks of sessions online, and finally a week in Boston meeting senior industry leaders and touring world-class hotels, restaurants and real estate developments. Creating and teaching a meaningful executive education program takes a village, starting with our fantastic colleagues at Boston University – Arun Upneja, Ian Mashiter, Lisa Haueisen Rohrer, Lucy White, Taylor Peyton, Mara Littman and Olivia Lizza. The week in Boston was made special by so many leaders who made the time to share learnings and engage – Keith Craig at New Balance, Chad F. Sorensen, CHAM, ISHC at CHMWarnick, John Murray at Sonesta Hotels, Alan Suzuki at JLL, James Luchars, advisor to Stonebridge Cos, Victoria Maguire and Yanni Tsipis at WS Development, Peter Kuhlmann at Carpenter & Company, Ahmed Yacout at the Four Seasons One Dalton, Suki Scott at The Liberty Hotel, Efren Aponte at Highgate, and Garrett Harker at the Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks. And finally to the leaders at ALDAU Development, we thoroughly enjoyed working with you and wish you the very best in the future!
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On the Distinguished podcast, Dean Arun Upneja covers Kamala Harris's and Donald Trump's proposals to eliminate taxes on tips for service workers. While seemingly beneficial, it might just not add up according to renowned economics expert Laurence Kotlikoff. Named one of the world’s 25 most influential economists by The Economist, Kotlikoff has advised the Federal Reserve, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and various other prestigious organizations. He is also a Professor of Economics at Boston University, with expertise spanning personal finance, inequality, taxation, Social Security, climate change, investing, healthcare, deficits, and insurance. #hospitality #tipping #hospitalityindustry #bostonuniversity
Tipping & Wages Series: Politics Play Up the Benefits of Eliminating Taxes on Tips - Distinguished
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