Research

photo of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, June 16, 2019: Single-use plastic in the sea
Enterprise

Reducing the “invisible burden” of overtourism

As global tourism grows, the tolls on infrastructure threaten natural and cultural icons reports the Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise.

portrait of Professor Robert H. Frank next to the cover of his new book, Under the Influence
Enterprise

Under the Influence: How behavioral contagion can drive positive social change

Others’ choices affect our own and have enormous economic, social, and environmental consequences, argues Robert H. Frank in his new book.

Restaurant Hostesses make reservations
Nolan School BusinessFeed

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.

Customers dining in a restaurant
Nolan School BusinessFeed

Research Recap: Study predicts restaurant sales based on customers’ return intentions

Alex Susskind and collaborators look at the impact on restaurant sales of customers’ interest in returning versus customer satisfaction.

Kristina Workman in her office
Hotelie

Learning to manage, with feeling

Kristina Workman’s research and teaching focus on the value of compassion and positive interpersonal relationships in the workplace.

Hotel School Scholarly Commons
Nolan School BusinessFeed

Is bad news fake news?

Cornell Real Estate Market Indices: Crocker Liu and co-authors highlight hotel performance and positive/negative momentum during Q3 2019.

Hotel School Scholarly Commons
Nolan School BusinessFeed

Report: Leveraging bike-share systems to improve guest experiences and attract tourists

Elena Belavina and Ashish Kabra offer guidance to hotels on choosing a bike-share for guests and how cities can best design and run tourist-friendly systems.

Jar of coins with a plant growing out of it
Dyson BusinessFeed

John Tobin-de la Puente is bridging the gap between private investment and conservation

John Tobin-de la Puente, professor of practice, is on a mission to bring about positive environmental change through the power of private investment.

Elena Belavina in front of a whiteboard of calculations
Hotelie

A fresh approach to helping the planet: Elena Belavina takes on food waste

SHA associate professor Elena Belavina is finding strategies to help grocery suppliers, households, and restaurants reduce food waste.