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Notes From The Dean: Here, We Do

Business Exchange

Misty Johanson, dean of the Driehaus College of Business discusses the educational and experiential programs in the college and the approach the college will take to enact its strategic plan over the next six years.

College News

Business Exchange

John L. Keeley Jr. Center for Financial Services Launched: Finance students will benefit from innovative academic and cocurricular programming; Hospitality School Director Names: Nicholas J. Thomas, interim associate director of the School of Hospitality Leadership, has been promoted to director of the school; Women in Entrepreneurship Institute Opens.

Donor Profile: The Power Of Mentoring

Business Exchange

DePaul business school alumnus and adjunct instructor Kent Klaus discusses why he made a gift to DePaul's School of Accountancy & MIS to establish the Office of Student Success and Engagement.

Depaul Mba Milestones

Business Exchange

A timeline of major milestones in DePaul's MBA program from 1948 to 2018.

Faculty Perspectives: The Future Of The Mba

Business Exchange

Two DePaul business school professors predict the future of the MBA degree, forecasting that the degree will have to prepare students for immediate career-readiness, critical thinking, data analytics expertise, and work together with "stackable" degree programs to meet business needs.

The Depaul Mba Turns 70

Business Exchange

Interviews with alumni, faculty, and students from DePaul's MBA program show how the program has changed and grown with the times since its debut in 1948.

Creating Stability In The International Fashion Industry By Using Corporate Structures And Conglomerates, Joyce Boland-Devito Esq.

DePaul Business & Commercial Law Journal

Abstract:

This paper will analyze the challenges currently facing the global fashion industries as consumers change their shopping habits. During these tumultuous times, retailers should re-evaluate their organizational structures. According to the Forbes Global 2000, apparel companies make up 29 of those top businesses. For instance, a corporate structure helps businesses like TJX Companies (headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts) – which owns TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and Sierra Trading Post – to operate efficiently and maintain over 1000 stores in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria, The Netherlands and Australia. It sells apparel and home fashions (sheets, pillows, …

Notes From The Dean: A Bold Step Forward

Business Exchange

Misty Johanson, new dean of the Driehaus College of Business, asserts that the college must emphasize strategies that improve the value proposition for students who attend the college, as well as the mix of academic programs.

College News: Misty Johanson Named Business Dean

Business Exchange

Misty Johanson, director of DePaul's School of Hospitality Leadership, was appointed dean of the Driehaus College of Business on March 1, 2018.

Raising The Bar

Business Exchange

Alumnus Jared Smith's startup, RXBAR, is the fastest-growing nutrition bar brand in the United States. Its recent acquisition by Kellogg Co. provided the business with the resources to break into new food categories and access Kellog's R&D resources. The article discusses Smith's entrepreneurship and business philosophy, as well as the education he received.

By The Numbers: Depaul Builds Entrepreneur Success

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Statistics regarding the college's successes in teaching entrepreneurship, the success rate of alumni companies, mentorships and other relevant metrics.

Connections

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A profile of business mentors and mentees from the Driehaus College of Business, and how their relationships enhance their personal growth and professional development.

Innovators For Good

Business Exchange

DePaul's Coleman Entrepreneurship Center and Driehaus College of Business helps business students turn their ideas into businesses. The article profiles four enterprises that are driven by innovating for good, from reducing invasive species to helping people on the autism spectrum with adaptive materials for educational purposes.

Giving Back: The Right Choice

Business Exchange

Financial planner Chris McCauley discusses his time as an accounting student at DePaul and why he and his wife, Clarice, decided to become donors to DePaul through The 1898 Society.

Like Mother, Like Daughter? A Destination Image Comparison Between Florida And Orlando, Asli D.A. Tasci, Wei Wei

ICHRIE Research Reports

“Like mother, like daughter.” We say this often in our daily life. But is this true when it comes to the destination brand image of a state versus that of a city within that state? We conducted a study to investigate this. This is a short summary of the findings that have not been published in peer-reviewed outlets yet.

Where Do Tourists Stay Overnight In Macau?, Sunny Sun, Rob Law, Davis Kachio Fong

ICHRIE Research Reports

Recently, diverse accommodation choices such as clubs have become an extremely important topic for hotel guests, imposing an unprecedented challenge to hoteliers. Examples of other accommodation choices are clubs, karaoke bars, casinos and saunas. It is well-known that tourists’ accommodation choice is an important issue for destinations. The present study thus tried to understand the tourists’ characteristics such as demographics, geographic region, psychographic factors, and behavioral patterns, among different accommodation choice, and provided managerial implications for hotel and tourism practitioners. Since Macau is an entertainment-oriented tourist destination with a variety of accommodation choices, findings are expected to help hotels in …

Preferences Of Lgbt Tourists Traveling To Smaller Cities, Eric D. Olson, Ching-Hui Su, Chin-Hsun Tsai

ICHRIE Research Reports

The global lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) population accounts for about 450 million people, with $3.7 trillion spending power per year2. With the rise of the “pink economy,” LGBT tourism destinations and suppliers have found ways to attract the LGBT tourist through increased target marketing, unique product offerings, and a welcoming environment. Most marketing campaigns targeting LGBT tourists have focused on acquiring LGBT tourists to larger cities with established LGBT communities. Thus, this study discusses the tourism preferences of LGBT tourists traveling to a smaller, regional city. LGBT consumers form their own unique subcultures, and consumption activities reflect their …

More Tourists Green Up: Bringing The Charm Back To Vietnam, Luu Trong Tuan

ICHRIE Research Reports

More and more tourists have chosen attractions in Vietnam as destinations of their travel not only to explore their hidden charms but also make them greener through their role as green value co-creators. Vietnam is filled with hidden charms for tourists’ discovery such as Sa Pa Mountains, Ha Long Bay, Phong Nha Cave, Hoi An Ancient Town, Da Nang Beach, Mekong Delta, and Phu Quoc Island. Nonetheless, these charms are increasingly less charming and losing the returns of tourists, both international and local, due to the destruction of their green. Although people and factories in the localities are the main …

Alternative Options To Resolve Disputes In Franchised Restaurants, Siti Nurhayatun Khairatun

ICHRIE Research Reports

The number of lawsuits filed by aggrieved parties in franchising contracts indicates that conflicts are not always preventable. This report presents findings from data analyzed from New York State court records arising from franchising contracts from the year 1956 to 2016. Acknowledging the importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in mitigating the tension in franchisor-franchisee relationship, this Research Report recommends that franchising regulations should consider the mandatory inclusion of ADR clauses in franchising contracts. This move will provide a fair balance between the power of the franchisor and the interests of the franchisees.

Environmentally And Financially Sustainable Tourism, Haywantee Ramkissoon, Vishnee Sowamber

ICHRIE Research Reports

Clear blue sky, clean water and unpolluted air are natural resources no longer accessible to everyone. Due to high levels of carbon emissions, resource depletion has become a matter of deep concern. This calls for initiatives to mitigate impacts and protect our ecosystem and societies. LUX* Resorts & Hotels, a hotel group in the island of Mauritius, situated on the East Coast of Africa, introduced the “Tread Lightly” initiative, a key sustainability instrument to help reduce carbon emissions, while maintaining its global positioning with a five-star rating. It’s widely studied how warming temperatures are causing significant impacts. Our study shows …