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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

Some early studying during the opening week of the Spring 2026 semester (Josh Hawkins/UNLV).
Campus News |

A look at some of the most eye-grabbing headlines featuring UNLV faculty, staff, and students.

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Campus News |

UNLV community outreach programs offer practical learning opportunities for students while leveraging our resources to address societal needs.

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Campus News |

A one-of-a-kind seminar brings UNLV students inside Las Vegas’ most iconic resort properties, giving them access to MGM executives and an inside look at an industry that shapes the region.

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Campus News |

A collection of the top news headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

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Campus News |

In longstanding tradition, UNLV president recognizes seven students whose academic and community achievements embody the Rebel spirit of the graduating class.

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People |

With the help of the Rebel Career Champions Network, faculty members like Bobbie Barnes are instilling career competencies into their frameworks.

Hospitality In The News

Travel Weekly

Final 2025 numbers are in and confirm what Las Vegas tourism officials could see coming for most of the past year -- a grinding halt to the steady increase in visitation to the destination since the pandemic.

KSNV-TV: News 3

Las Vegas is gearing up for a tourism resurgence in 2026, driven by a robust lineup of conventions and events. According to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), the city hosted approximately 38.3 million visitors between January and November 2025, marking a 7% decrease compared to the same period in 2024. However, optimism is high for a rebound.

Trends

With a new Consumer Electronics Show, the world's eyes are once again on Las Vegas. But the sinful desert city is no longer the same: in 2025, almost all success indicators—from visitor numbers to incoming flights—were downgraded.

La Discussione

From the streets of Paris, made iconic by Emily in Paris, to the landscapes of New Zealand in The Lord of the Rings, film tourism in search of the most famous film locations has become one of the most significant tourism phenomena in recent years. More and more travelers are planning vacations inspired by films and TV series, driven by the desire to experience the beloved stories on screen firsthand. From economic opportunities, immersive experiences, and side effects like overtourism, film tourism illustrates the profound emotional connection between audiovisual storytelling, real places, and the collective imagination.

Nevada Independent

 

Santa Claus has long called the North Pole home. But let’s be honest — 24 hours of darkness and subfreezing winter temperatures aren’t the most conducive to making toys. His workforce, including the reindeer, are aging, and in an era of fast-moving technology and rapid shipping, the North Pole isn’t necessarily a transportation hub.

 

Phys.org

While diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) regulations are widely accepted in the hospitality and tourism sector, new research shows applicants may still encounter barriers to securing roles because of automated processes on job sites.

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Recent Hospitality Accomplishments

Mana Azizsoltani (Hospitality), Jared Bischoff (Hospitality), Ashok Singh (Hospitality), and Kasra Ghaharian (International Gaming Institute) published an open access article in the European Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation titled: "A systematic review of machine learning applications in hotel occupancy forecasting."
Sherrie Tennessee, '24 Ph.D., and co-authors Hyelin (Lina) Kim and Mehmet Erdem (all Hospitality), published their article, "Enhancing wellness tourism through self-service user interaction experiences: impacts on value and subjective wellbeing," in the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights.  The article investigates how self-…
The International Journal of Tourism Research recently featured an article by researchers Anthony F. Lucas and Jungsun (Sunny) Kim (both Hospitality) that compares competing slot floor configurations to identify whether significant differences in performance would occur. Using revenue data collected from two major Las Vegas Strip resorts…
Professors Amanda Belarmino, Chris Cain, and Junghoon Lee (all Hospitality) recently published their paper, "Tee at two: examining the antecedents of willingness-to-pay for tee times at a resort golf course," in the Journal of Sport & Tourism. In this study, they examined different aspects of the golf course experience and found that…
Amanda Belarmino (Hospitality) has been appointed to the editorial board for the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research, a top-tier hospitality journal.
Ph.D. student Dongwon Yun, Renata F. Guzzo, and Cass Shum (all Hospitality) recently published their paper "Evaluating pride applicants: The moderating role of sex and perceived similarity on hiring managers’ evaluations of gender-nonconforming applicants" in the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management. The research investigates how…