Insights

U.S. vs China: a ‘slap-fight,’ not a trade war. So far
Eswar Prasad, professor of trade policy at the Dyson School, contributes expert analysis on trade tensions between the United States and China.

Companies that embrace artificial intelligence will become industry outliers
Artificial intelligence, now in its infancy, will change the way we work and live in myriad ways. Businesses that embrace it, says Lenovo’s Kimberly Stevenson, will thrive.

A Sense of Place at The 93rd Hotel Ezra Cornell
This year, the Hotel Ezra Cornell conference theme was A Sense of Place, where speakers, alumni, and industry leaders discussed a shift from an age of information to an era of experience.

Cornell Hospitality Summit series: Hospitality technology disruption
At the Cornell Hospitality Research Summit, a panel of industry experts discussed what hoteliers can expect in the future.

Women in business: Paving the path, shaping the future
There is a lot of work to be done for women in business, but they are shattering that proverbial glass ceiling and continuing to pave the way for future generations.

With hotels becoming social spots, more private spaces for guests
Professor Chekitan S. Dev says you can credit the trend of private guest spaces to millennial travelers in the New York Times.

Responding to Trump, China plans new tariffs on U.S. goods
Eswar Prasad, senior professor of trade policy at the Dyson School, forecasts the implications of China’s announcement that it planned to impose tariffs on American-produced goods.

Is going public still worth it for startups?
John L. Neshiem, engineer and adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at the Johnson School, pens an op-ed sharing his thoughts on startups and the IPO process.

In with the new: Intrapreneurship and innovation in hospitality
Neil Tarallo and Andrew Quagliata discuss why now is the time for innovation in hospitality, and how existing companies can support intrapreneurship.