Hospitality & Tourism

These stories, profiles, and updates showcase how we continue to lead the way in hospitality and tourism education.

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$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.

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Restaurant Entrepreneurship & Development Roundtable

Hospitality entrepreneurs discuss how to sustain, create, and innovate the food and beverage industry.

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Future Real Estate Leaders Shine at Cornell’s International Case Competition

Move forward on a $98M deal – or not? Students defended their proposals at Cornell’s International Real Estate Case Competition on Nov. 15 in NYC.

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Nolan Team Takes First Place at Hospitality Sustainability Competition in Dubai

Three Nolan MMH students earned top honors for their concept, PYRO, a machine converting food scraps into biofuel for cooking.

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Cornell Real Estate Club in New York City

Cornell Real Estate Club trek members travel to New York City to meet with leading industry professionals.

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A Fireside Chat with Rob Karp ’19

Rob Karp ’19, the CEO and Founder of MilesAhead, joined a Fireside Chat to share personal experiences and successes in entrepreneurship.

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Private Jet Startup Wins Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition

Nolan School MMH students Harry Han and Benjamin Lin delivered a winning pitch for a startup enabling travelers to book private jets online in China.

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Stay Curious and Build “Social Muscles,” Says Nolan School Namesake

Nolan School namesake Peter Nolan offered students a glimpse into his success and nuggets of wisdom as a Nolan Dean’s Distinguished Lecturer.

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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.