Center for Hospitality Research

The Center for Hospitality Research was created in 1992 for the purpose of expanding both the quality and volume of research supporting the hospitality industry and its related service industries.

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CHR Receives Transformative $7 Million Gift

We’re excited to share a transformative milestone: the CHR has received a $7 million gift, in the form of an endowment, from C. Kenneth Grailer ’53 as part of an $11.5 million gift to the Cornell Nolan School. This generous support propels us toward our CHR 2.0 vision, enabling impactful research and thought leadership in the hospitality sector.

Thank you to our board members, leadership team, and partners for your invaluable support. Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality research and innovation.

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News & Features from CHR

$11.5M gift strengthens hospitality research, teaching

The gift from C. Kenneth Grailer ’53 will support the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration by expanding the Center for Hospitality Research, helping renovate the Grailer Food Labs and providing scholarships.

Hospitality & Tourism

Future Directions in Sustainable Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality

SC Johnson College of Business experts offered fresh perspectives on shifting travel and tourism toward more sustainable practices during Climate Week NYC.