Hospitality & Tourism

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

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Nolan BusinessFeed

Renowned Restaurateur Danny Meyer named 2023 Cornell Hospitality Icon

The Nolan Hotel School is honored to recognize Danny Meyer for his legacy in bringing the true meaning of hospitality to life, says Dean Kate Walsh.

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Hospitality Leaders to Convene at Nolan School Program in June

Cornell’s Nolan School will host its annual Professional Development Program for hospitality executives in June on the Cornell University Ithaca campus.

People enjoying food sitting at wooden picnic tables under a greenhouse-style roof at Stone Bend.
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The Making of a Community Space

Claire Seizovic and Diana Fahning, both MBA ’23, reflect on helping Stone Bend Farm fix its business model via the Big Red Microenterprise program.

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SC Johnson College Launches Sustainable Tourism Course

The new course is designed for business leaders, urban planners, sustainable development professionals and municipal government employees.

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From Students to Eye-Witnesses: Undergrads Reflect on NYC Employment Arbitration

Students recently had the unique opportunity to experience an arbitration first-hand in New York City.

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Hot air balloon hotel concept wins international competition

Four MMH students won the Sustainability Hospitality Challenge for their business plan for “NIMBUS,” a carbon-neutral, hot air balloon hotel room.

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Contestants Cash In on a Case for Cannabis

Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition showcases marketable business ideas, polished presentations, expert feedback, and $5,000 in seed funding.

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Students Envision New Programs for “Workcation” Guests at Hospitality Hackathon

Students from across Cornell proposed new programs aimed at delivering exceptional experiences for the hotel guest of the future.

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Research: The State of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Hospitality industry

Cornell Nolan Hotel School Professor leads on first benchmarking DEI hospitality study