William F. Harrah College of Hospitality News
The William F. Harrah College of Hospitality provides students with one of the world’s best programs in the preparation of students for the global hospitality and leisure services profession.
Current Hospitality News
Hospitality professor Tony Henthorne traces decades of tumult due to tourism fluctuations in Cuba.
From the South to the Strip, her path in academia has been guided by her passion for research and her mission to change the lives of students.
As casino operators optimize the house advantage, a new UNLV study contradicts long-held beliefs about a player’s ability to detect differences in how much – and how often – a slot machine pays.
A collection of news stories highlighting the people and programs of UNLV.
UNLV president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.
Hospitality In The News
Garrett Meriwether was just 18 years old when he was killed by a DUI driver. Garrett was a graduate of Palo Verde High School and had just finished up his first year at UNLV.
Now his family is raising money for scholarships with a run here on Sunday.
As tipping goes, Maine residents and visitors appear to be the most generous in the country, averaging more than 19% per tip, a 2018 report says. Nevada, home to Las Vegas, one of the most-visited places in the U.S., averaged almost 17% per tip.
Kylies Fung has been with McCarran International Airport for four years, one of which was as an intern as she attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Like many, she never thought about a career in airports nor did she ever think that her schooling in hospitality management would be applicable to this environment. But soon after joining LAS, she recognized how her education prepared her for her role in the non-traditional environment of airport concessions.
August 28th is National Red Wine Day! Bianca Holman visits UNLV’s Dr. Murray Mackenzie to learn all the ins and outs of the drink.
It’s the perfect drink to sip on while enjoying a steak dinner or a delicious chocolate tart. We’re talking red wine! Aug. 28 is National Red Wine Day, and we’re celebrating in style.
A series of studies led by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas said regular slot players can’t tell the difference between the house edge from one game to another.
