Amanda Belarmino

Associate Professor of Hospitality Management
Expertise: Management, Revenue, Hospitality, Consumerism

Biography

Amanda Belarmino is an expert on revenue management, strategic management, and the influence of social and cultural movements on consumer behavior.

Belarmino — an associate professor with 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's William F. Harrah College of Hospitality — has 20 years of management experience in casinos, hotels, and restaurants. Prior to joining the university, her job titles included property revenue manager and senior training specialist with Caesars Entertainment, and reservations and revenue manager at the Plaza Las Vegas. 

She is frequently called upon by local and national media to provide her expertise on the hospitality industry’s response to cultural movements, including the coronavirus pandemic, inflation, and tipping. Belarmino serves on the advisory board for Harvard Business Review, and her work has been published in journals including Current Issues in Tourism and the International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management.

Education

  • Ph.D., Hotel and Restaurant Management, University of Houston
  • M.S., Hotel and Restaurant Management, University of Houston
  • B.S., Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management, Cornell University

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Amanda Belarmino In The News

World Journal
The most suitable city for Christmas, Los Angeles ranks 17th. Financial website WalletHub predicts that Americans will spend at least $980 billion between November 1 and December 31 this year. WalletHub compared the 100 largest cities in the U.S. based on 28 key indicators including tradition, shopping and cost to select the best cities for Christmas .
Las Vegas Review Journal
Loyal casino players often tout their free play, comped rooms or VIP transportation to their base property. But some also eagerly grab up blankets, jackets, cookware and other seemingly random items from giveaways through the casino.
K.T.N.V. T.V. ABC 13
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a rule to ban surprise "junk fees" for live event tickets, hotels and vacation rentals. Businesses will now be required to disclose total prices upfront and eliminate hidden fees like "convenience" or "resort fees" that are added during checkout.
Wallet Hub
Christmas is just around the corner, and while it's one of the most wonderful times of the year, it can also be one of the most stressful for your wallet. Americans are projected to spend at least $980 billion from November 1 to December 31 this year. Festive feelings may be further dampened by the fact that inflation will get you much less bang for your buck during your Christmas shopping.

Articles Featuring Amanda Belarmino

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Campus News | November 4, 2024

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