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Research Recap: Flexibility in reservation times can increase restaurant revenue

Gary Thompson, professor of operations and management, investigates the impact of timing flexibility in restaurant reservations.

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STR founder Randell Smith named 2021 Cornell Hospitality Icon

Randell Smith, who set the standard for hotel data intelligence and global benchmarking, will be honored on June 8, 2021.

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Pitch competition rewards new ‘way’ to pay restaurants

The Pillsbury Institute’s pitch competition awarded top prizes to undergraduates in SHA, Dyson, and ILR and a grad student in the MMH program.

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Mia Kyricos, Hyatt’s global head of well-being, receives Cornell award

Mia Kyricos, MMH ’03, senior VP and global head of well-being at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, received the 2019 Cornell MMH Outstanding Alumna of the Year.

Bradley Chen ’21 and Jake Rallo ’22 bartend at Hotel Ezra Cornell mocktail event.
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Hotel Ezra Cornell reveals theme for 2020 event: Dare to Do

HEC 95 will focus on the power hospitality has to impact society for the better, exploring how the industry can weave social responsibility into all facets of business.

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Hackathon merges data savvy with passion for hospitality

The 2019 Hospitality Hackathon, hosted by the Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship, asked students: “In a world of limitless possibilities, how do you connect a customer with their dream experience?”

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Amazing, inspiring, and eye-opening: Nolan School students recap summer internships

Two dozen School of Hotel Administration undergraduates share their summer internship experiences in hospitality and beyond.

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2018 CHR roundtable highlights hospitality industry sustainability strategies

CHR roundtable participants discuss the results of owner, operator, and brand collaboration to improve the hotel industry’s sustainability strategies.

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SHA celebrates 2019 faculty and student award recipients

SHA’s 2019 student and faculty award winners were recognized during the school’s annual year-end celebration and reception with Dean Kate Walsh.