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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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Campus News |

Students in the new bachelor's program benefit from a Las Vegas home field advantage and industry connections.

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People |

An ‘eventful’ life and career led the 2026 Silver State Award honoree to develop a philanthropic relationship with UNLV that has proven to be mutually beneficial.

Brian Paulson
People |

The William F. Harrah College of Hospitality Alumnus of the Year reflects on the people and experiences that shaped his career in hospitality.

Tammi Tiger
People |

The director of UNLV's Tribal Education Initiative has been named the Graduate College Alumna of the Year for her work expanding opportunities for Indigenous students.

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Campus News |

As the fall semester begins, these Rebels are optimistic about achieving good grades and making new connections.

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Campus News |

A selection of prominent headlines featuring UNLV experts from July and August.

Hospitality In The News

Martha Stewart

Nonperishable items, such as rice, are great to buy in bulk, but how long can you keep them in your pantry?

TheStreet

The better-for-you concept’s unexpected return comes as traditional all-you-can-eat buffet chains struggle.

Boston Globe

After a recent dinner with a friend, Malden resident Mark Crehan was in a bind. His friend wanted to go gambling at Encore Boston Harbor — the Everett casino where 1,300 workers have now been on strike for more than a month.

Sports Business Journal

David Stotlar has made an impact around the globe as a sports business educator, author, researcher and adviser.

Newsweek

Hotels have been making the most of the power of Gen Z consumers and getting locked into their preferences. Research has shown that Gen Z travelers’ tastes are more nuanced than what you might perceive at first glance, and although budget-conscious, they aren’t purely motivated by the price point of a product.

Yahoo!

The conflict highlights an emerging debate about synthetic scents: Many hotels use them, but some sensitive guests consider those aromas as welcome as secondhand smoke.

Hospitality Experts

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Recent Hospitality Accomplishments

Hyelin Kim (Hospitality) coauthored a study published in the Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing that examines the key attributes shaping tourists’ cognitive image of conflict-ridden destinations, using the Korean Demilitarized Zone as a case study. The results highlight the greater importance of structural factors, particularly…
For the fourth year in a row, professors Seyhmus Baloglu and Jungsun (Sunny) Kim (both Hospitality) have been included on the World's Top 2% Scientists list, which is compiled jointly by Stanford University and Elsevier. Officially released in October 2026, this prestigious list identifies the world's leading researchers, representing…
Master’s student Chencong Ren (Hospitality) received the 2027 Emerging Nevada Scholars in Gambling Research Award for his project, “Does Betting Speed Signal Gambling Problems? A Sportsbook Simulation Study.” The award supports graduate research that advances understanding of gambling-related harm. The project received $3,000 in funding and is…
Juliana R. V. Tkatch (Hospitality) published a new study in the Journal of Organizational Effectiveness: People and Performance that examines how people with intellectual disabilities (PwIDs) transition from school to careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. Using a sustainable career perspective, the exploratory…
On Sept. 30, the Harrah College of Hospitality hosted an interdisciplinary seminar with faculty and students from Hospitality, Engineering, and the School of Medicine, demonstrating how the college's PGA Golf Management Center can serve as a platform for interdisciplinary collaboration in sport performance and entertainment. School of Medicine…
Assistant Professor Renata Fernandes Guzzo (Hospitality) is the author of a recent article, "The circular economy advantage: unpacking the effects of hotel employees' involvement in circular economy initiatives," published in the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights. Drawing from social cognitive theory (SCT), this study explains how…