One of the industries hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic is the aviation industry. Airlines face millions of dollars in losses, as hundreds of empty planes are grounded and parked on runways and as airports resemble ghost towns. Lowell Valencia-Miller is a...
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Leading During a Pandemic
Q&A with Assistant Professor of Management Michael Nalick Like the rest of the planet, the business world is navigating uncharted waters thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. As fears mount and uncertainty abounds, leaders’ skills and resolve are being tested in...
Q&A: Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on the Hospitality Industry
The hospitality industry has been one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. With public gatherings prohibited and concerns about social distancing rising, many eateries have closed their doors altogether until the crisis passes, while others are offering...
The Power of Data Storytelling
Amy Phillips teaches executives how to interpret data, visualize business trends and craft meaningful stories As COVID-19 has spread throughout the world, a slew of data emerged: The number of patients infected; the incubation period; the R0 (R naught), aka the number...
The Tipping Point
A new survey by the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business finds that Americans—a combined 63%—believe there is a tipping point at which the economic costs outweigh the health benefits if businesses were kept from operating normally for more than three...
Q&A: With Coronavirus Testing the Economy, What Does Effective Relief Look Like?
Extreme measures may be on the horizon As COVID-19 upends business activity in the United States, politicians and business leaders are beginning to talk of federal financial relief and bailouts for industries facing a calamitous drop in revenue. Maclyn Clouse, a...
New Restaurant Classification System Proposed
It is common for industries to have standard classifications for their products. In the vehicle industry, there’s a clear difference between a compact sedan and luxury SUV. In the lodging industry, hotels are classified as luxury, midscale and economy, to name a few....
Expert Advice on Protecting Yourself When Booking Short-Term Rentals
When traveling for the holidays, more people are choosing to book a short-term rental rather than stay at a hotel. However, what should you be looking for to make sure your experience with the rental is a positive one? Karen Xie is an associate professor in the...
An Ethical Respite
In mid-August, the Business Roundtable, an association comprised of the chief executive officers of some of the leading companies in the U.S., sent a message across corporate America to emphasize a commitment to all stakeholders, not just shareholders. Part of the...









