travel - Publications - Faculty & Research

16 Jun 2021
HBS Case

Cruising in Crisis: How Carnival Is Riding Out the COVID-19 Storm

for a future cruise in place of a refund, contributing to $2.4 billion in deposits. An independent survey of cruise customers in May 2020 found that 67 percent were planning to rebook a cruise or travel once restrictions lift—while only 2... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Travel

17 Aug 2020
Research & Ideas

What the Stockdale Paradox Tells Us About Crisis Leadership

in judgment. Normalize admitting these mistakes and analyzing them. Discuss weak spots, harm reduction, and damage control—people will sometimes fall when traveling uncertain terrain, so how can they fall without injuring themselves?... View Details

Keywords: by Boris Groysberg and Robin Abrahams

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Fellowships - Business History

archives of Baker Library or in other Boston-area libraries, present their work at a seminar, and interact with HBS faculty. The Thomas K. McCraw Fellow will receive a stipend of $7,000 to cover travel and living expenses. Fellows are... View Details

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South Asia - Global

deep learning occurs when students are actively engaged in the classroom. Participants appreciated the opportunity to learn from HBS faculty. February 2025 Event Immersion for One on Corporate Governance and Women Leaders with Prof. Aiyesha Dey In February 2025,... View Details

Research Summary

Airline Schedule Disruptions

Increasing congestion and frequent schedule disruptions throughout the National Air Transportation System, both at airports and en route, have led to significant flight and passenger delays. Professor Fearing's primary research focus is on measuring and reducing... View Details

Keywords: Performance Measurement; Air Transportation; Traffic Flow Management; Air Transportation Industry

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Program FAQs - Summer Venture in Management

to and from the program. If needed, limited financial aid is available to cover travel expenses to the program. Admitted students will be given information on how to request travel reimbursement. I am an... View Details

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MBA Experience - Global

small-group learning experiences, including an action-oriented global immersion in an emerging market. Since 2012, MBA students have traveled to 34 cities and worked on over 1,246 projects for Global Partner organizations. Immersive Field... View Details

22 May 2019
Blog Post

What is FIELD Global Immersion?

Global Partner (GP) company in one of 16 cities that has a product or service challenge they would like the team to address with their local consumers. The course culminates in a one-week Immersion at the end of the semester, at which time students View Details

14 Feb 2023
Research & Ideas

When a Vacation Isn’t Enough, a Sabbatical Can Recharge Your Life—and Your Career

have gathered back some of their personal resources, and now want to explore what more there might be for them in life. They might spend time traveling to new places, taking a class in a subject they’ve been curious about, or tackling a... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

23 Jul 2001
Research & Ideas

Sam Walton: Great From the Start

temporary cosmic misunderstanding which will be corrected in due course. Sometimes corrected with a vengeance…. Also like other great entrepreneurs, Walton traveled light. He did not ruminate. "I've never been one to dwell on... View Details

Keywords: by Richard S. Tedlow; Retail

2025
Working Paper

Managing Remote Work Quality: Evidence from Auditing Management Systems Standards

By: Ashley Palmarozzo, Michael W. Toffel and Melissa Ouellet

Remote work has become more common, providing operational flexibility and productivity benefits, but questions remain about whether and how it affects work quality. We investigate the quality effects of remote work in a context in which remote work separates workers... View Details

Keywords: Audit; Auditing; Remote Work; Compliance; Assessment; Environment; Management Systems; Quality Management; Quality Management System; Quality; Operations; Supply Chain Management; Environmental Management; Safety

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2015
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MOVE: Putting America's Infrastructure Back in the Lead

By: Rosabeth M. Kanter

Americans are stuck. We live with travel delays on congested roads; shipping delays on clogged railways; and delays on repairs, project approvals, and funding due to gridlocked leadership. These delays affect us all, whether you are a daily commuter, a frequent flyer,... View Details

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Connect with Clubs - Recruiting

grcc@studentclubs.hbs.edu Health & Wellness Club Co-Presidents Brooke Robinson brobinson@mba2026.hbs.edu Maggie Richardson mrichardson@mba2026.hbs.edu Health Care Club Co-Presidents Anne Botos abotos@mba2026.hbs.edu Morgan Hewett mhewett@mba2026.hbs.edu Hospitality &... View Details

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Recent Alumni Regional Events - Alumni

from the region. Photo highlights from previous events Throughout the year, HBS travels to cities near and far to connect with recent alumni—those 0-15 years out. Recent Alumni Regional Events are fun! They’re also a chance for you to... View Details

2013
Working Paper

How Major League Baseball Clubs Have Commercialized Their Investment in Japanese Top Stars

By: Isao Okada and Stephen A. Greyser

When a Major League Baseball club signs a Japanese star player, it obviously tries to commercialize its investment in the player. The initial focus is on home attendance (ticket sales) and television audiences, plus merchandise sales. These elements are similar to... View Details

Keywords: Commercialization; Sports; Revenue; Sports Industry; Japan; United States

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Rosabeth Moss Kanter holds the Ernest L. Arbuckle Professorship at Harvard Business School, specializing in strategy, innovation, and leadership for change. Her strategic and practical insights guide leaders worldwide through teaching, writing, and direct... View Details

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About - Global

Executive Education participants were from outside the U.S., and 32% of MBA alumni were living abroad. 2013 Middle East and North Africa Research Center opens in Istanbul, Turkey. 2012 MBA students travel abroad for the required global... View Details

29 Apr 2013
Working Paper Summaries

Exclusive Preferential Placement as Search Diversion: Evidence from Flight Search

Keywords: by Benjamin G. Edelman & Zhenyu Lai; Publishing; Technology

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Teacher Workshops - Case Method Project

taught cases, and discuss how to adapt the case method for their students. The Project covers all expenses, including lodging and meals, the cases, and supporting materials, with the exception of travel to Boston. To receive more... View Details

May 2024
Article

Design of Off-Grid Lighting Business Models to Serve the Poor: Field Experiments and Structural Analysis

By: Bhavani Shanker Uppari, Serguei Netessine, Ioanna Popescu and Rowan P. Clarke

A significant proportion of the world's population has no access to grid-based electricity and so relies on off-grid lighting solutions. Rechargeable lamp technology is gaining popularity as an alternative off-grid lighting model in developing countries. In this paper,... View Details

Keywords: Technological Innovation; Developing Countries and Economies; Consumer Behavior; Poverty; Logistics; Business Model; Utilities Industry