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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 |

A monthly roundup of the top news stories at UNLV, featuring the presidential election, gaming partnerships, and much more.

Wearing a dark suit and sunglasses, UNLV Graduate College Alumnus of the Year Lonnie Wright poses on campus with a We Are UNLV sign in the background
People |

From scholarship athlete and three-time graduate to educator and tireless advocate, Lonnie Wright embodies the Rebel Spirit like no other.

Undergrad researcher Benjamin Sabir helps H. Jeremy Cho examine an atmospheric water harvesting device. (Jeff Scheid/UNLV)
Campus News |

A monthly roundup of the top news stories featuring UNLV staff and students.

From left, Wyndee Forest and Dave Forrest each hold beers while seated at a table at their CraftHaus Brewery
People |

Raise a toast to the Hospitality College Alumni of Year and CraftHaus Brewery owners for serving their community and alma mater.

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Campus News |

Students share the moments that mirror — and defy — internship stereotypes in popular media. 

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Campus News |

Roundup of the hottest news headlines featuring UNLV students and staff.

Hospitality In The News

Las Vegas Sun

The average rate of a three-night stay in Las Vegas for the Formula One race weekend is $1,372, according to Vegas Insider, a website that provides gambling odds and trends. Last year, it was $2,314.

Las Vegas Review Journal

It’s hard to imagine Las Vegas casino behemoth MGM Resorts International associated with failure. But the company’s 33-acre MGM Grand Adventures theme park, which first opened Dec. 18, 1993, and closed less than seven years later, has to qualify as one of the city’s historic flops.

Las Vegas Review Journal

It’s hard to imagine Las Vegas casino behemoth MGM Resorts International associated with failure. But the company’s 33-acre MGM Grand Adventures theme park, which first opened Dec. 18, 1993, and closed less than seven years later, has to qualify as one of the city’s historic flops.

Neue Deister-Zeitung

More and more places around the world are struggling with overtourism and are thinking about new strategies to avoid being overrun by the masses season after season. On the one hand, tourists bring money into the region, but on the other hand, they harm the environment. Because where there are a lot of people, there is usually a lot of garbage. And it remains, even when the travelers are long gone.

Fodor's

Every year, the Fodor’s No List aims to shine a light on destinations suffering from untenable popularity. These locations are popular for good reason—they are stunning, intriguing, and culturally significant. However, some of these highly coveted tourist spots are collapsing under the burden of their own prominence.

Las Vegas Review Journal

The statistics are startling enough. Average menu prices increased more than 27 percent from February 2020 to June 2024, according to the National Restaurant Association. Nevada ranked fifth nationally for restaurant inflation from November 2022 to June 2023, according to U.S. Census Bureau data analyzed by USA Today.

Hospitality Experts

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Recent Hospitality Accomplishments

Brett Abarbanel (International Gaming Institute, Hospitality) published a book chapter entitled, "Manipulation in Esports" in the "Palgrave Handbook on the Economics of Manipulation in Sport." The book examines manipulation in sport through the lens of economics, bringing light to the various ways benefits can be gained from rule and…
Brett Abarbanel (International Gaming Institute; Hospitality) gave the keynote address at the 2024 Esports Research Network Conference in London, UK. Her keynote, titled, "The Bettor Part of Valor(ant)," explored the interconnectedness between gambling, gaming, and esports, and where research can support a sustainable future for esports’…
Brett Abarbanel (International Gaming Institute; Hospitality) featured in Bloomberg TV's Chief Future Officer, which profiles how CFOs now play a critical role in shaping corporate strategy and positioning organizations to meet future challenges. This episode explored sports betting business and DraftKings CFO, Alan Ellingson.
Bobbie Barnes (Hospitality), Joanne Ullman (Psychology), Jenna Heath (Liberal Arts) and Melikabella Shenouda (Liberal Arts) have published an article titled "Educating the Educators: Preparing Faculty to Teach Career Readiness; a literature review" in Research Square. The article focuses on the demands for universities to equip students with…
Samuel Lee and Mehmet Erdem (both Hospitality) have recently published their study, "Exploring the consequences of automation in the post-pandemic era: hotel labor woes," in the journal, Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes. The study provides an overview of challenges and opportunities presented by the increasingly prevalent…
Nevada Secretary of State Francisco V. Aguilar reappointed Tammi Tiger (Hospitality) to the Advisory Committee on Participatory Democracy. ACPD makes recommendations concerning programs, activities, and events that promote citizen participation in governance, and may support project by national, state, and local entities that encourage and advance…