Centers & Institutes
Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.

App connecting driveways with beachgoers wins hospitality business contest
Barge-deck restaurants and robotics startup for cooking kitchens among pitches presented during the 12th Cornell Hospitality Business Plan Competition.

Parker Center Alumni Spotlight – Fahim Razzaque MBA ’08
Razzaque serves as Managing Director of Research at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since obtaining his MBA from Johnson in 2008.

13th Annual Cornell International Real Estate Case Competition Challenges Global Teams
13 teams from universities across the globe competed in the 13th Annual Cornell Real Estate Case (CIREC) Competition hosted by CREF

The View for 2022: Insights and Expectations for the U.S. Hotel Industry
In a keynote sponsored by the CREF, industry experts joined Professor Steve Carvell to discuss the hotel industry’s market outlooks for the upcoming year.

Sustainability in Management Consulting Internship with EY-Parthenon
Benjamin Goulet, MBA ’22, describes his experience as a consulting intern for EY-Parthenon, including access to leaders of sustainability initiatives.

War in Ukraine and Its Impact on the Chinese Economy
Alicia García Herrero discusses the impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on the Chinese economy, from rising energy prices to complying with sanctions.

Business Impact Symposium Explores the Need for Climate Finance
Investments need to focus not only on climate change mitigation measures but also on adaptation issues communities worldwide are facing.

Sustainability Remains a Top Priority in the Hospitality Industry
Sustainability is now considered an essential pillar of corporate strategy, according to expert panelists at the 12th Annual Sustainability Roundtable, an event hosted by the Cornell Center for Hospitality Research (CHR).

Brand Affinity Up for Novice, Down for Frequent Travelers
The current drops in business travel and the rise in leisure travel are making it difficult for brands to assess consumer sentiment.