https://www.usf.edu/business/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usTue, 13 Oct 2026 03:02:46 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-students-build-career-skills-at-the-magical-world-of-disney.aspxDuring the past several years, more USF students are taking advantage of a paid internship program where they live at Walt Disney World Resort to get on-site job training for careers in hospitality, management, performance and more.External ArticleTue, 06 Oct 2026 15:32:36 USF students build career skills at the magical world of Disney - USF St. PetersburgDuring the past several years, more USF students are taking advantage of a paid internship program where they live at Walt Disney World Resort to get on-site job training for careers in hospitality, management, performance and more.Disney fireworkshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-students-build-career-skills-at-the-magical-world-of-disney.aspxBusiness NewsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Managementhttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2026/09-15-service-robot-that-get-people-matter-more-than-looks-and-voices.aspxThe research surveyed over 900 U.S. hospitality workers across three different studies, testing three traits that are often built into a robot's “humanness”: physical appearance, cognitive and emotional capabilities, and voice.Helen LyTue, 15 Sep 2026 11:24:08 Service robots that “get” people matter more than looks and voices, USF study findsThe research surveyed over 900 U.S. hospitality workers across three different studies, testing three traits that are often built into a robot's “humanness”: physical appearance, cognitive and emotional capabilities, and voice.a service robot serving a hamburgerhttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2026/09-15-service-robot-that-get-people-matter-more-than-looks-and-voices.aspxBusiness News,Research and InnovationSchool of Hospitality and Sport Managementhttps://www.wctv.tv/2026/08/26/florida-tourism-down-second-straight-quarter-some-experts-say-not-worry/Tourism numbers are down in Florida for the second straight quarter, according to new data.External ArticleWed, 26 Aug 2026 15:58:32 Florida tourism down for second straight quarter, some experts say not to worry - WCTVTourism numbers are down in Florida for the second straight quarter, according to new data.Florida tourism down for second straight quarter, some experts say not to worryhttps://www.wctv.tv/2026/08/26/florida-tourism-down-second-straight-quarter-some-experts-say-not-worry/Research and InnovationSchool of Hospitality and Sport Managementhttps://wusf.org/text/university-beat/2026-07-22/mastrys-usf-has-its-first-official-beerMastry’s Brewing Co. launched a new beer in collaboration with the University of South Florida Brewing Arts program at USF St. Petersburg.External ArticleWed, 22 Jul 2026 11:46:45 From branding to brewing, USF has its first official beer - WUSFMastry’s Brewing Co. launched a new beer in collaboration with the University of South Florida Brewing Arts program at USF St. Petersburg.st. pete pilsnerhttps://wusf.org/text/university-beat/2026-07-22/mastrys-usf-has-its-first-official-beerBusiness NewsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Managementhttps://www.buccaneers.com/photos/photos-usf-sport-business-bootcamp-tour#20cdad35-9cf0-41a9-86dc-8324bf19bb1eAs part of this summer's USF Sport Business Bootcamp, high school students toured the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' AdventHealth Training Center.External ArticleWed, 08 Jul 2026 00:14:51 Photos: USF Sport Business Bootcamp tour - Tampa Bay BuccaneersAs part of this summer's USF Sport Business Bootcamp, high school students toured the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' AdventHealth Training Center.AdventHealth Training Center https://www.buccaneers.com/photos/photos-usf-sport-business-bootcamp-tour#20cdad35-9cf0-41a9-86dc-8324bf19bb1eEventsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Managementhttps://wallethub.com/credit-cards/international/#expert=Muhittin_CavusogluMuhittin Cavusoglu, a faculty member in the School of Hospitality and Sport Management, shares his expertise on the best credit cards for international travel.External ArticleMon, 15 Jun 2026 18:20:02 Best credit cards for international travel - WalletHubMuhittin Cavusoglu, a faculty member in the School of Hospitality and Sport Management, shares his expertise on the best credit cards for international travel.credit cardshttps://wallethub.com/credit-cards/international/#expert=Muhittin_CavusogluResearch and InnovationSchool of Hospitality and Sport Managementhttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2026/06/13/a-usf-expert-said-more-people-are-using-ai-to-plan-vacationsSeden Doğan said the key to using AI is to give it a detailed prompt to get the best personalized results. But she said not to rely on it because it could give inaccurate replies.External ArticleSat, 13 Jun 2026 18:06:09 USF expert says more people are using AI to plan vacations - Bay News 9Seden Doğan said the key to using AI is to give it a detailed prompt to get the best personalized results. But she said not to rely on it because it could give inaccurate replies.vacationershttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2026/06/13/a-usf-expert-said-more-people-are-using-ai-to-plan-vacationsResearch and InnovationArtificial Intelligence,School of Hospitality and Sport Managementhttps://www.hospitalitynet.org/panel/sustainability-in-hospitality/the-best-sustainability-resources-in-the-age-of-aiA panel of experts shares the best sustainability resources in the age of AI, from analyzing energy use to predicting the environmental impact of hotel operations.External ArticleThu, 04 Jun 2026 17:29:30 The best sustainability resources in the age of AI - HospitalityNetA panel of experts shares the best sustainability resources in the age of AI, from analyzing energy use to predicting the environmental impact of hotel operations.sustainability in hospitalityhttps://www.hospitalitynet.org/panel/sustainability-in-hospitality/the-best-sustainability-resources-in-the-age-of-aiResearch and InnovationArtificial Intelligence,School of Hospitality and Sport Managementhttps://wallethub.com/credit-cards/international/#expert=Seden_DoganSeden Dogan, a faculty member in the School of Hospitality and Sport Management, shares her expertise on the best credit cards for international travel.External ArticleThu, 21 May 2026 17:01:34 Best credit cards for international travel - WalletHubSeden Dogan, a faculty member in the School of Hospitality and Sport Management, shares her expertise on the best credit cards for international travel.credit cardshttps://wallethub.com/credit-cards/international/#expert=Seden_DoganResearch and InnovationSchool of Hospitality and Sport Managementhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-graduate-turns-lifelong-love-of-football-into-buccaneers-front-office-role.aspxChase Cooper has joined the Buccaneers, working on the business side of football. His role doesn’t focus on wins, losses or play calls, but on the numbers that drive revenue and shape the fan experience.External ArticleWed, 06 May 2026 17:16:23 USF graduate turns lifelong love of football into Buccaneers front-office role - USF NewsChase Cooper has joined the Buccaneers, working on the business side of football. His role doesn’t focus on wins, losses or play calls, but on the numbers that drive revenue and shape the fan experience.chase cooperhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-graduate-turns-lifelong-love-of-football-into-buccaneers-front-office-role.aspxBusiness NewsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Programhttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2026/04-30-conversation-with-a-ceo-bill-lombardo.aspxLombardo, CEO of Monin Americas, touched on corporate lessons learned, advice to young managers, and traits that everyone needs to succeed.Elizabeth L. BrownThu, 30 Apr 2026 11:39:58 Bill Lombardo shares his rule-bending successes at Conversation with a CEOLombardo, CEO of Monin Americas, touched on corporate lessons learned, advice to young managers, and traits that everyone needs to succeed.Conversation with a CEO with Bill Lombardohttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2026/04-30-conversation-with-a-ceo-bill-lombardo.aspxBusiness News,EventsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Managementhttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2026/roi-spring-can-generative-ai-elevate-hospitality.aspxHotels, restaurants and destinations are experimenting with generative AI, from automated marketing copy to personalized travel recommendations. But in an industry built on human connection, the stakes are high.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:11:08 Can generative AI elevate hospitality without eroding the human touch?Hotels, restaurants and destinations are experimenting with generative AI, from automated marketing copy to personalized travel recommendations. But in an industry built on human connection, the stakes are high.person using a laptop and holding a coffeehttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2026/roi-spring-can-generative-ai-elevate-hospitality.aspxResearch and InnovationSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management