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Resolution vs. Litigation, Debated Among Colleagues

Mandatory arbitration is a controversial issue in employment relations. Here, Cornell scholars debate whether, and in what form, American society should use arbitration.

For the discussion, Lilly Jan, Ph.D. was joined by Devita Davison, executive director of FoodLab, Michigan; Jonathan Geffrard, director of bars, restaurants, and events at Thompson Dallas; and Irene Li ’15, chef and owner of Mei Mei, Boston.
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Post-2020 Food and Beverage: Rebuilding an Embattled Industry

Experts joined Lilly Jan, Ph.D. to discuss problems and possible improvements in the food and beverage industry following the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Choice: Industry Leaders Envision the Future of Food & Beverage

Daniella Senior and Elizabeth Tilton joined Lilly Jan to discuss ongoing strategies for improving the culture of the food and beverage industry.

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Ideas With Impact: The Future is Seamless Travel

Center for Hospitality Research and Medallia crowdsource ideas for making travel seamless

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Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry: Challenges and Opportunities

CHR hosted a virtual keynote webinar to explore the challenges and opportunities of sustainability in the hospitality industry

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Charting Your Future: Reflections from Lee Pillsbury ’69

Reflections from Lee Pillsbury occasioned by the 15th anniversary of The Leland C. and Mary M. Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship

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Roundtable Recap: Finding the Balance Between Driving Revenue & Managing Costs

The CHR Roundtable, Finding the Balance Between Driving Revenue & Managing Costs, addressed three key aspects of the issue: People, Process, and Technology.

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Alumna Emily Kanders Goldfischer ’92 Builds Community With hertelier

Student interview with Emily Goldfischer ’92, founder and editor-in-chief of hertelier

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What Keeps Us Coming Back: How to Build Customer Loyalty

In the wake of COVID-19, experts joined Professor Helen Chun to discuss recent trends in customer loyalty within the hospitality industry.