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Here for the Comments: What Happens in Vegas Stays on Reddit Forums
Tourist Safety Institute researchers scour social media to see how visitors perceive safety in Las Vegas.
'All I Wanted to be Was a Good PR Person'
From promoting megaresorts to championing responsible gaming practices, Alan Feldman has made his mark in an industry he never planned to enter. Now his contributions are immortalized with a national Hall of Fame induction.
‘No Tax on Tips’ Proposals 101
As Congress and presidential candidates debate hospitality worker wages, UNLV tax law expert Francine Lipman parses the pros and cons for businesses, customers, and employees in Nevada and beyond.
Cheers to 25 Years: A Curator's Guide to Her Own History in the Archives
Su Kim Chung shares what's special to her after a quarter century working in UNLV Special Collections & Archives.
Study: The Diminishing Impact of Casino Free-Play Promotions
UNLV casino management researcher Anthony Lucas looks at the apparent diminishing returns between free-play offers and patron behavior.
UNLV Made Me a Proud Rebel Forever
Core memories unlocked: Through UNLV traditions, Madelyn Schmit found her career in planning memorable events.
The Role Players in Las Vegas' Pro Sports Growth
Meet some UNLV grads who've had a hand in shaping the city's sports identity.
From Bavaria to the Neon Desert
German exchange student makes a once-in-a-lifetime journey to immerse herself in the business of hospitality and the customs of a new country.
Our Arena: A Growing Market for Event Professionals
In recent years, hospitality has merged with sports and entertainment, opening the door for unique careers in stadium and event management for UNLV graduates.
Unique Hospitality Course Creates Pop-Up Restaurant For Discerning Customers
At Bistro 410, students are responsible for everything from decor to creating marketing plans and menus.
Top Event Professionals Team with College Instructors for an Events Course Like No Other
Industry experts like Don Ross, vice president of meeting operations for Caesars Entertainment, advise and guide students on best industry practices.
Strangers Become Family at Student-Led Dinner Theater Experience
Hospitality students wine, dine, and entertain guests as part of a course project that tested their collaborative and problem-solving skills.
Hospitality Education: It Takes a Community
From on-property instruction to dinner theater, the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality is aligning students with the community in novel ways – and taking practical learning to a whole new level.
How Much Will Inflation Really Influence Spending This Holiday Season?
UNLV consumer behavior and hospitality expert Amanda Belarmino shares predictions on 2022 gift-giving, travel, entertainment, and shopping habits.
New Vegas STEM Lab Focuses on Engineering in Entertainment and Hospitality
Activities include behind-the-scenes tours of Strip entertainment venues, investigations of “smart hospitality” systems, and hands-on engineering project
The President’s Innovation Challenge Imagines a New Las Vegas
UNLV launches new challenge for Rebels with an entrepreneurial eye, encourages interdisciplinary problem-solving.
Perfect Pairings: New Course Explores the Link Between Wine and Music
Collaborative teaching approach immerses students in the study of creating mood and elevating experiences.
Pandemic Hospitality Tech Here to Stay
Technology and an innovative workforce are helping the hospitality industry move forward as guests begin to resume travel.