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The mission of the center for Hospitality Research (CHR) is to advance hospitality thought leadership by publishing and disseminating impactful and actionable research, including reports, briefs, tools, and case studies that industry leaders can put into practice today; facilitating the exchange of new ideas by bringing students, faculty, and industry professionals together at roundtables, panels, conferences, and other engaging events; and partnering with the other Centers and Institutes in the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration to maximize research, event, and networking collaborations.

Leadership & staff

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    Linda Canina

    Georges C. and Marian St. Laurent Professor of Applied Business Management; Academic Director of the Center for Hospitality Research

    Linda Canina is a professor of finance in the finance, accounting, and real estate group at the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration. She teaches undergraduate and…

  • Nicole McQuiddy, MBA '24

    Executive Director, Center for Hospitality Research, Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration

  • Shana Claar

    Center Coordinator, Center for Hospitality Research, Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration

  • Devon Rainbow

    Centers and Institutes Assistant, Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration

  • Gloria Lane

    Social Media Specialist, Center for Hospitality Research, Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration