/business/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usFri, 01 Aug 2025 20:10:57 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2025/how-ai-is-revolutionizing-travel-planning.aspxArtificial intelligence is transforming how people plan travel with personalized, instant itineraries that once took hours to build.External ArticleFri, 01 Aug 2025 16:16:58 How AI is revolutionizing travel planning - USF NewsArtificial intelligence is transforming how people plan travel with personalized, instant itineraries that once took hours to build.summer travelers/news/2025/how-ai-is-revolutionizing-travel-planning.aspxBusiness News,Research and InnovationSchool of Hospitality and Sport Managementhttps://www.miragenews.com/how-ai-is-revolutionizing-travel-planning-1507172/#google_vignetteSeden Dogan, USF assistant professor of instruction in the School of Hospitality and Sport Management, says this shift in using ai is more than a trend. It's the new normal.External ArticleFri, 01 Aug 2025 16:11:18 How AI is revolutionizing travel planning - MirageSeden Dogan, USF assistant professor of instruction in the School of Hospitality and Sport Management, says this shift in using ai is more than a trend. It's the new normal.muma logohttps://www.miragenews.com/how-ai-is-revolutionizing-travel-planning-1507172/#google_vignetteResearch and InnovationSchool of Hospitality and Sport Managementhttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/booking-a-last-minute-summer-trip-can-save-you-money-expert-suggestsAs summer wraps up, Brooke Hansen, associate director at the USF School of Hospitality and Sport Management, shares her tips on how to take advantage of the remaining summer travel deals.External ArticleThu, 31 Jul 2025 16:06:43 Booking a last-minute summer trip can save you money, expert suggests - WFTS Tampa BayAs summer wraps up, Brooke Hansen, associate director at the USF School of Hospitality and Sport Management, shares her tips on how to take advantage of the remaining summer travel deals.last minute travel dealshttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/booking-a-last-minute-summer-trip-can-save-you-money-expert-suggestsResearch and InnovationSchool of Hospitality and Sport Managementhttps://youtu.be/_czNREirrlg?si=9OvPunLgIlLNZfe3USF's Brooke Hansen, associate director in the School of Hospitality and Sport Management, shares tips for late summer travel.External ArticleThu, 31 Jul 2025 16:00:06 Late summer travel deals and trends with USF - 10 Tampa BayUSF's Brooke Hansen, associate director in the School of Hospitality and Sport Management, shares tips for late summer travel.brooke hansenhttps://youtu.be/_czNREirrlg?si=9OvPunLgIlLNZfe3Research and InnovationSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management/business/news/2025/07-30-brewing-arts-spotlight.aspxJonathan Ruiz is part of the current class of the USF Brewing Arts program. The cohort's collaborative beer project, a Guava German Gose, will be piloted at Ulele Brewery in Tampa.Sofia Garcia VargasWed, 30 Jul 2025 13:32:24 USF Brewing Arts student lands brewing role, class brew heads to UleleJonathan Ruiz is part of the current class of the USF Brewing Arts program. The cohort's collaborative beer project, a Guava German Gose, will be piloted at Ulele Brewery in Tampa.wolf branch brewery/business/news/2025/07-30-brewing-arts-spotlight.aspxBusiness NewsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management/business/news/2025/07-29-hospitality-vinik-merger.aspxLaunching in fall 2025, the merged school will give students on all three campuses more career pathways and a global perspective on the interconnectedness of hospitality, tourism, sport and entertainment.Elizabeth L BrownTue, 29 Jul 2025 14:07:17 Tourism, sport and entertainment programs merge to form USF School of Hospitality and Sport ManagementLaunching in fall 2025, the merged school will give students on all three campuses more career pathways and a global perspective on the interconnectedness of hospitality, tourism, sport and entertainment.School of Hospitality and Sport Management/business/news/2025/07-29-hospitality-vinik-merger.aspxBusiness NewsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Programhttps://wallethub.com/edu/best-4th-of-july-celebrations/4651#expert=Christian_E._HardigreeRegional Chancellor of the USF's St. Petersburg campus, Christian Hardigree, contributed expert insights to WalletHub’s analysis of the best U.S. cities for 4th of July celebrations.External ArticleSun, 29 Jun 2025 00:12:42 Best and worst places for Fourth of July celebrations - WalletHubRegional Chancellor of the USF's St. Petersburg campus, Christian Hardigree, contributed expert insights to WalletHub’s analysis of the best U.S. cities for 4th of July celebrations.usf muma college of business logohttps://wallethub.com/edu/best-4th-of-july-celebrations/4651#expert=Christian_E._HardigreeEventsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management/business/news/2025/06-23-usf-hospitality-wyndham-experience-camp.aspxThe summer program was an immersive, hands-on introduction to careers in hospitality, tourism and culinary arts. Students explored hotel operations, customer service, event planning and more.Sofia Garcia VargasMon, 23 Jun 2025 14:46:35 High schoolers get behind-the-scenes look at hospitality careers at USF Wyndham summer campThe summer program was an immersive, hands-on introduction to careers in hospitality, tourism and culinary arts. Students explored hotel operations, customer service, event planning and more.students in the hospitality experience camp/business/news/2025/06-23-usf-hospitality-wyndham-experience-camp.aspxBusiness NewsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,School of Hospitality and Tourism Managementhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/honors-students-explore-sustainability-culture-on-study-away-trip-hawaii.aspxTen USF students recently returned from an unforgettable educational trip to Hawaii's Big Island, where they hiked lava fields, made chocolate from freshly harvested cacao pods and learned about environmental restoration in a cloud forest.External ArticleFri, 20 Jun 2025 14:57:08 Honors students explore sustainability and culture on study away trip to Hawaii - USF St. PetersburgTen USF students recently returned from an unforgettable educational trip to Hawaii's Big Island, where they hiked lava fields, made chocolate from freshly harvested cacao pods and learned about environmental restoration in a cloud forest.students in hawaiihttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/honors-students-explore-sustainability-culture-on-study-away-trip-hawaii.aspxBusiness NewsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,School of Hospitality and Tourism Managementhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/5/23/usf-footballs-reggie-johnson-named-a-2025-mclendon-scholar.aspxJohnson, who is enrolled in the Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management program within the Muma College of Business, was one of 11 student-athletes nationwide to earn a postgraduate scholarship from the McLendon Foundation.External ArticleFri, 23 May 2025 11:44:15 USF football's Reggie Johnson named a 2025 McLendon Scholar - USF AthleticsJohnson, who is enrolled in the Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management program within the Muma College of Business, was one of 11 student-athletes nationwide to earn a postgraduate scholarship from the McLendon Foundation.reggie johnsonhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/5/23/usf-footballs-reggie-johnson-named-a-2025-mclendon-scholar.aspxBusiness News,Honors and AwardsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,School of Marketing and Innovation,Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program/news/2025/trustees-approve-updated-usf-stadium-plan-paving-the-way-for-full-construction-to-move-forward.aspxCheck out USF’s latest rendering for the stadium and learn more about how construction is ramping up – putting it on track to open in fall 2027.External ArticleTue, 29 Apr 2025 09:28:43 Trustees approve updated USF stadium plan, paving the way for full construction to move forward - USF NewsCheck out USF’s latest rendering for the stadium and learn more about how construction is ramping up – putting it on track to open in fall 2027.stadium rendering/news/2025/trustees-approve-updated-usf-stadium-plan-paving-the-way-for-full-construction-to-move-forward.aspxBusiness NewsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,School of Hospitality and Tourism Management,School of Marketing and Innovationhttps://www.wuft.org/2025-04-15/regenerating-the-idea-of-ecotourism-in-costa-rica-and-the-worldIn response to the failed promise of “sustainable tourism,” can a new model leave places better with the help of tourists? Brooke Hansen explains how regenerative travel sets a higher bar than sustainability.External ArticleThu, 10 Apr 2025 19:04:50 Regenerating the idea of ecotourism in Costa Rica and the world - WUFTIn response to the failed promise of “sustainable tourism,” can a new model leave places better with the help of tourists? Brooke Hansen explains how regenerative travel sets a higher bar than sustainability.ecotourismhttps://www.wuft.org/2025-04-15/regenerating-the-idea-of-ecotourism-in-costa-rica-and-the-worldResearch and InnovationSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,School of Hospitality and Tourism Managementhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/brewing-arts-internship-certificate-ceremony.aspxNearly two dozen students received their certificate of completion from USF's Brewing Arts program during a ceremony held at the Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen in Tampa.External ArticleMon, 07 Apr 2025 14:47:18 USF's Brewing Arts program sets up working professionals for new careersNearly two dozen students received their certificate of completion from USF's Brewing Arts program during a ceremony held at the Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen in Tampa.brewing arts program graduateshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/brewing-arts-internship-certificate-ceremony.aspxBusiness NewsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,School of Hospitality and Tourism Management/news/2025/from-classroom-to-kickoff-how-usfs-partnership-with-the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-is-boosting-career-readiness.aspxThrough a dynamic partnership between USF and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, students in USF’s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program gain hands-on experience with an NFL franchise. Opportunities include fellowships, mentorships, marketing presentations and networking events with industry executives.External ArticleWed, 02 Apr 2025 14:09:51 From classroom to kickoff: How USF’s partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is boosting career readinessThrough a dynamic partnership between USF and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, students in USF’s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program gain hands-on experience with an NFL franchise. Opportunities include fellowships, mentorships, marketing presentations and networking events with industry executives.rocky d. bull and captain fear/news/2025/from-classroom-to-kickoff-how-usfs-partnership-with-the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-is-boosting-career-readiness.aspxBusiness NewsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,School of Marketing and Innovationhttps://www.usforacle.com/2025/04/01/usf-students-trade-textbooks-for-taste-tests-in-these-classes/����������ý is redefining classroom experiences by integrating taste tests into its curriculum, with courses like wine tasting allowing students to explore global cultures and sensory learning beyond traditional textbooks.External ArticleTue, 01 Apr 2025 10:43:54 USF students trade textbooks for taste tests in these classes - Oracle����������ý is redefining classroom experiences by integrating taste tests into its curriculum, with courses like wine tasting allowing students to explore global cultures and sensory learning beyond traditional textbooks.A student in the Introduction to Food Production Management class measuring flour. https://www.usforacle.com/2025/04/01/usf-students-trade-textbooks-for-taste-tests-in-these-classes/Business NewsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,School of Hospitality and Tourism Managementhttps://usfznews.com/from-casual-gamer-to-esports-coordinator-hes-building-community-at-usf/Andrew Ross, a 2019 Vinik Sport Entertainment Sport Management program graduate, has become USF's first full-time esports coordinator. Ross has transformed his casual passion for gaming into a career by building community through innovative initiatives like organizing tournaments and fostering leadership opportunities among student gamers.External ArticleMon, 31 Mar 2025 15:53:33 From casual gamer to Esports coordinator, he’s building community at USF - USFZNewsAndrew Ross, a 2019 Vinik Sport Entertainment Sport Management program graduate, has become USF's first full-time esports coordinator. Ross has transformed his casual passion for gaming into a career by building community through innovative initiatives like organizing tournaments and fostering leadership opportunities among student gamers.Andrew Ross, left, flanks the USF Provost Prasant Mohapatra and Vice President for Student Success Cindy DeLuca at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Esports center at USF. https://usfznews.com/from-casual-gamer-to-esports-coordinator-hes-building-community-at-usf/Business NewsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,School of Marketing and Innovation,Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Programhttps://www.fox13news.com/news/experts-weigh-study-naming-10-florida-beaches-americas-most-dangerous-onesExperts in the Sunshine State, including Brooke Hansen, the associate director of USF Muma College of Business’ School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, weighed in on a recent study that identified 10 Florida beaches as the most dangerous in the country.External ArticleWed, 26 Mar 2025 16:45:08 Experts weigh in on study naming 10 Florida beaches America’s most dangerous ones - Fox 13Experts in the Sunshine State, including Brooke Hansen, the associate director of USF Muma College of Business’ School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, weighed in on a recent study that identified 10 Florida beaches as the most dangerous in the country.Researchers with Tideschart evaluated 528 beaches across the country to find the 10 most dangerous beaches to visit in America.https://www.fox13news.com/news/experts-weigh-study-naming-10-florida-beaches-americas-most-dangerous-onesBusiness NewsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,School of Hospitality and Tourism Managementhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/usf-students-pursue-off-the-field-careers-in-professional-sports/ar-AA1BE97t?apiversion=v2%26noservercache=1%26domshim=1%26renderwebcomponents=1%26wcseo=1%26batchservertelemetry=1%26noservertelemetry=1USF Vinik Sports and Management program students are exploring off-the-field careers in professional sports by engaging with industry leaders, including a panel featuring Tampa Bay Buccaneers executives who shared real-world insights about working in the industry.External ArticleTue, 25 Mar 2025 14:53:38 USF students pursue off-the-field careers in professional sports - MSNUSF Vinik Sports and Management program students are exploring off-the-field careers in professional sports by engaging with industry leaders, including a panel featuring Tampa Bay Buccaneers executives who shared real-world insights about working in the industry.USF students were given the opportunity to network with professional sports executives about off-the-field careers.https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/usf-students-pursue-off-the-field-careers-in-professional-sports/ar-AA1BE97t?apiversion=v2%26noservercache=1%26domshim=1%26renderwebcomponents=1%26wcseo=1%26batchservertelemetry=1%26noservertelemetry=1Business NewsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,School of Marketing and Innovation,Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Programhttps://www.fox13news.com/news/usf-students-pursue-off-the-field-careers-professional-sportsUSF students from the Vinik Sport and Entertainment Management program were given the opportunity to network with professional sports executives about off-the-field careers.External ArticleTue, 25 Mar 2025 14:33:56 USF students pursue off-the-field careers in professional sports - Fox 13USF students from the Vinik Sport and Entertainment Management program were given the opportunity to network with professional sports executives about off-the-field careers.vsemhttps://www.fox13news.com/news/usf-students-pursue-off-the-field-careers-professional-sportsBusiness NewsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,School of Marketing and Innovation,Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Programhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/bulls-brews-by-the-bay-returns.aspxUSF alumni, friends and family reconnected with fellow Bulls and met new friends over live music, Irish-inspired cuisine and a selection of local craft beers celebrating the Brewing Arts Program for the second annual Bulls and Brews by the Bay. The event raised funds for the USF St. Petersburg general scholarship fund.External ArticleMon, 17 Mar 2025 16:52:14 Annual fundraiser returned to support student scholarships and connect Bulls community - USF St. PetersburgUSF alumni, friends and family reconnected with fellow Bulls and met new friends over live music, Irish-inspired cuisine and a selection of local craft beers celebrating the Brewing Arts Program for the second annual Bulls and Brews by the Bay. The event raised funds for the USF St. Petersburg general scholarship fund.Bulls and Brews by the Bay 2025 featured Irish-inspired food, music and beer from local breweries.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/bulls-brews-by-the-bay-returns.aspxBusiness News,EventsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,School of Hospitality and Tourism Management/news/2025/usf-is-digitally-preserving-egmont-keys-historic-harbor-pilot-village.aspxThe ����������ý's Access 3D Lab is digitally preserving Egmont Key's historic harbor pilot village through 3D scans, ensuring its legacy endures despite hurricane damage.External ArticleMon, 17 Mar 2025 13:25:42 ����������ý is digitally preserving Egmont Key's historic harbor pilot village - USF NewsThe ����������ý's Access 3D Lab is digitally preserving Egmont Key's historic harbor pilot village through 3D scans, ensuring its legacy endures despite hurricane damage.Access 3D Lab's Alex Fawbush works on scans of Egmont Key's harbor pilots village./news/2025/usf-is-digitally-preserving-egmont-keys-historic-harbor-pilot-village.aspxBusiness News,Research and InnovationSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,School of Hospitality and Tourism Managementhttps://www.mysuncoast.com/2025/03/04/usf-sarasota-manatees-30th-brunch-bay-raises-more-than-400k-student-scholarships/The 30th Brunch on the Bay, the signature philanthropic event for the ����������ý Sarasota-Manatee, raised more than $400,000 for student scholarship on Sunday, March 2.External ArticleTue, 04 Mar 2025 17:16:58 USF Sarasota-Manatee’s 30th Brunch on the Bay raises more than $400K for student scholarships - ABC 7The 30th Brunch on the Bay, the signature philanthropic event for the ����������ý Sarasota-Manatee, raised more than $400,000 for student scholarship on Sunday, March 2.USF Sarasota-Manatee’s 30th Brunch on the Bay raises more than $400K for student scholarships(COLE BRUNGART | USF)https://www.mysuncoast.com/2025/03/04/usf-sarasota-manatees-30th-brunch-bay-raises-more-than-400k-student-scholarships/Business News,EventsExternal News,School of Hospitality and Sport Management,School of Hospitality and Tourism Managementhttps://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/mar/03/usf-sarasota-manatee-brunch/?gp=4#photo-4External ArticleMon, 03 Mar 2025 17:11:54 USF Sarasota-Manatee celebrates 30th Brunch on the Bay - Your ObserverJennifer McAfee, Kristi Hoskinson, Megan Kitchner and Jennie James are color-coordinated for the USF Brunch on the Bay!https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/mar/03/usf-sarasota-manatee-brunch/?gp=4#photo-4Business News,EventsExternal News,School of Hospitality and Sport Management,School of Hospitality and Tourism Managementhttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/02/17/usf-brewing-program-bayboro-rednerMonday morning at Bayboro Brewing, the malty magic of making beer was underway.External ArticleMon, 17 Feb 2025 15:23:31 USF gifted $2 million for brewing arts program and stadium - Spectrum News 9Monday morning at Bayboro Brewing, the malty magic of making beer was underway.Sam Rosenstiel is completing his ����������ý Brewing Arts internship with Bayboro Brewing in St. Petersburg. (Spectrum Bay News 9/Erin Murray)https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/02/17/usf-brewing-program-bayboro-rednerBusiness NewsExternal News,School of Hospitality and Sport Management,School of Hospitality and Tourism Managementhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-sarasota-manatee-researchers-seed-funding-human-trafficking-prevention.aspxTingting Zhang, an associate professor in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, is the principal investigator on the project that will develop an AI-driven education platform.External ArticleThu, 13 Feb 2025 19:22:41 USF Sarasota-Manatee researchers receive seed funding for human trafficking prevention projectTingting Zhang, an associate professor in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, is the principal investigator on the project that will develop an AI-driven education platform.Tingting Zhanghttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-sarasota-manatee-researchers-seed-funding-human-trafficking-prevention.aspxResearch and InnovationArtificial Intelligence,School of Hospitality and Sport Management,School of Hospitality and Tourism Managementhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/joey-and-jennifer-redner-give-22m-support-campus-stadium-brewing-arts-program?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8V18UOUfRORkFXRB9V225ShjBY4yKsAA-2UCf8MXUgaz8ii-YutBDFwh1ISsXPxZ5w_LZzdRVvJIV8_RQQin6WZTBFcg%26_hsmi=344533738The donation comes from Joey Redner, the founder of Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, and his wife, Jennifer. Through their gift, the Redners will be supporting USF students hoping to learn the ropes of the growing brewing arts business.External ArticleMon, 03 Feb 2025 16:11:48 Joey and Jennifer Redner give $2.2M to support on-campus stadium, Brewing Arts programThe donation comes from Joey Redner, the founder of Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, and his wife, Jennifer. Through their gift, the Redners will be supporting USF students hoping to learn the ropes of the growing brewing arts business.image of stadium at usfhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/joey-and-jennifer-redner-give-22m-support-campus-stadium-brewing-arts-program?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8V18UOUfRORkFXRB9V225ShjBY4yKsAA-2UCf8MXUgaz8ii-YutBDFwh1ISsXPxZ5w_LZzdRVvJIV8_RQQin6WZTBFcg%26_hsmi=344533738Business NewsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,School of Hospitality and Tourism Management