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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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Gift from Las Vegas business icon and 2002 graduate Marco Benvenuti provides opportunities for students beyond the classroom.
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Hospitality student Bridget Podlesni explores the wonders of Morocco during the Lee Business School's Global Entrepreneurship Experience.
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Christen Joy Smith shares Instagrammable moments and the business practices of Moroccan locals as part of Lee Business School's Global Entrepreneurship Experience.
News highlights featuring UNLV students and staff who made (refreshing) waves in the headlines.
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UNLV students explore local culture and sights as part of Lee Business School's Global Entrepreneurship Experience.
UNLV casino management researcher Anthony Lucas looks at the apparent diminishing returns between free-play offers and patron behavior.
Hospitality In The News
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Southwest Airlines will begin assigning seats on its flights next year and launch late-night “red-eyes” from Las Vegas to Orlando, Florida, and Baltimore in February, the company announced Thursday.
Have you ever found yourself in a mild panic when it’s time to pay your dinner bill on a vacation because you forgot to look up tipping etiquette in that country? You’re definitely not alone. Tipping expectations vary greatly throughout the world, and it can be hard to keep it all straight. Even if you know tipping isn’t standard in a particular region, it can still feel really weird not to leave a tip. Beyond that, in some places, tipping can even be seen as offensive.
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Many hotel guests get comfortable lounging around in the plush, cozy robe hanging in their closet. So comfortable, in fact, that they find the garment too irresistible to leave behind, leading managers to add price tags and anti-theft warnings to rooms.
Despite the gambling industry’s near-religious reliance on free-play bonus offers, new evidence affirms that other factors like amenities and ambiance might be more important to customer retention in a retail casino environment. One recent study found that reducing or even eliminating free-play offers had little impact on retail gamblers’ behavior. A similar discussion is underway in the iGaming space, as online operators and their investors are increasingly concerned about whether they’re getting a return on their promotional investments. In both channels, experimentation and selective targeting of free play spending seem to be key, while traditional scattershot approaches may be a waste of money.
Earlier this summer, the locals on Mallorca protested against mass tourism and stated that tourism has, among other things, led to increased house prices and pollution. "Tourists, go home!" has been a recurring message in the various protests against mass tourism.
On Sunday, it is ready for a new day of action in Spain aimed at mass tourism. Now a Norwegian and an American professor are warning against the damage this could have on the industry throughout Spain.
Hospitality Experts
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