September 21, 2022
Marymount University and Placemakr: Partner to Offer Hospitality Students On-campus Access to Real-World Experience
P Placemakr and Marymount University have announced a partnership to open Placemakr Marymount Ballston, a mixed-use hotel and residential complex adjacent to Marymount's Ballston Center campus in Arlington, VA.
Beginning in the fall of 2022, students enrolled in the university's new Hospitality & Innovation MBA track will be able to participate in facility management and support Placemakr's technology-driven approach to hospitality management, enhancing their in-class learning. The place, formerly known as The Rixey, will open to the public on October 28, 2022.
All visitors and residents of Placemakr Marymount Ballston will have access to hospitality services such as housekeeping. Furthermore, students living on the property will have access to benefits like as subsidised stays for visiting friends and family, optional add-on cleaning, laundry services, and even access to pet care services.
…innovation is at the heart of what we contribute to the hospitality sector, and we're continually searching for new ways to improve... this unique collaboration with Marymount is tremendously exciting to me since it allows us to shape some of our industry's future leaders…
Speaking about the launch, Jonathan Aberman, Dean of the College of Business, Innovation, Leadership and Technology (BILT) said, “Our approach to graduate education for hospitality is to focus on the intersection of data, design and entrepreneurial leadership.”
He went on to say that the new MBA in Hospitality and Innovation is one-of-a-kind, and our collaboration with Placemakr, an innovative venture-backed firm, exemplifies our distinct approach.
"Innovation is at the heart of what we contribute to the hospitality sector, and we're continually searching for new ways to improve. This unique collaboration with Marymount is tremendously exciting to me since it allows us to shape some of our industry's future leaders, "said Jason Fudin, Placemakr's CEO and Co-Founder.
Placemakr Marymount Ballston is a 265-unit condo building in Arlington, Virginia. The surrounding region has been designated America's sixth most fashionable Gen Z hangout. Guests will appreciate the proximity to Metro stations, restaurants, and shopping, as well as national attractions and memorials. On the 15th floor, there is a rooftop terrace and a club room, as well as a modern exercise facility.
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