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William F. Harrah College of Hospitality News

The William F. Harrah College of Hospitality is among the highest ranked hospitality management programs in the world. By blending classroom and real-world experience, our students receive a well-rounded and affordable pathway towards a successful career.

Current Hospitality News

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UNLV students set the tone for their post-grad futures through internship experiences across the country.

high school graduates from the Rebel College Accelerator program
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Now in its fifth year, the program has helped more than 1,800 high schoolers from around Southern Nevada graduate with college credits — and set their futures in motion.

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People |

The Engle family's love for UNLV runs so deep they named their terrier-poodle mix Rebel. Now, they're helping the next generation of Honors College students unleash their potential.

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A collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

undergraduates
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A collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

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Plus: Watch the Spring 2026 Commencement recap video.

Hospitality In The News

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While end-of-summer travel typically dominates this time of year, experts say travelers may want to begin planning their holiday trips now.

Travel and Tour World

To finish, film tourism will be a massive profit driver along the United States in 2026. Los Angeles, New York City, and Atlanta will reign supreme as the leaders in the booming film tourism sector.

Washington Post

Ditch the PJs, leave cleaning to the pros and use the right tongs.

Covers

A UNLV study found streamers and vloggers primarily focus on betting strategy and game mechanics, while responsible gambling messages remain uncommon despite being linked to higher audience engagement.

Inside Higher Ed

The state’s tuition waiver program for Native American students has been touted as a success. But Nevada higher ed system leaders say state funding hasn’t kept up with the demand for the program.

KSNV-TV: News 3

With the college football and NFL seasons approaching, Nevada’s agreement requiring prediction market operator Kalshi to block certain trades inside the state is drawing attention for its potential impact on local sportsbooks, consumers and similar legal battles nationwide.

Hospitality Experts

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Recent Hospitality Accomplishments

Professor Joseph Lema (Hospitality) is a coauthor of the recently published article, "Public Trust in Generative AI: Risk Perceptions, Regulatory Safeguards, and the Acceptance of Deepfake Technology." This study examines how perceived benefits, perceived risks, privacy concerns, and demographic characteristics relate to trust in deepfake…
Brett Abarbanel (International Gaming Institute; Hospitality) presented on the opportunities and obligations present in sports betting for professional sports organizations at the annual Pro Sports Assembly leadership retreat. The audience included executives from major pro sports and adjacent organizations, including NFL Corporate, Arizona…
Hyelin (Lina) Kim and co-authors Zhenxian Piao and Sung-Eun Kim recently published a study in the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology examining the key dimensions of perceived virtual event quality (VEQual). Using a mixed-methods approach, the researchers investigate how these dimensions relate to telepresence and social presence,…
Associate professor Ozgur Ozdemir was appointed as an associate editor of the Journal of Hospitality Marketing & Management, one of the leading journals in the hospitality field. Serving in this role, Ozdemir will contribute to the journal’s editorial decision-making and help oversee the review and development of research published in the…
Araceli Hernandez (Hospitality) and her co-authors recently published an article on corporate digital responsibility (CDR) in the International Journal of Hospitality Management. This study examines the impact of CDR practices directed toward customers on employees’ perceived organizational justice and subsequent organizational outcomes…
“Cognitive Labour in Wellness Tourism: Leadership Challenges for Spa and Wellness Directors” was recently published in the International Journal of Spa and Wellness. The article, coauthored with Hyelin Kim, Sherrie Tennessee, Marta Soligo, and Sung-Eun Kim (all Hospitality),  examines how cognitive labour shapes leadership practices…