Centers & Institutes

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

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Johnson School

Case study challenge invites students, alumni, and hospitality experts to weigh in

Chekitan Dev’s co-authored case examines options for expansion of a luxury resort. Learn more about the challenge and see how the industry responded.

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Johnson School

A first-hand look at the African economy

Sophia Marseille, MBA ’20, shares insights about her trek to South Africa and Ghana, pinpointing entrepreneurship and brand strategy as growth opportunities.

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Nolan School

IHG bets on ultra-luxury even in this economy by expanding Regent hotels

Professor Steve Carvell says the the luxury market tends to be more insulated and recession-proof in most downturns.

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Nolan School

Restaurants face closings as business slows and rents go unpaid

Professor Alex Susskind predicts that 30% of restaurants may go out of business as their incomes have been decimated by COVID-19 shutdowns.

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Nolan School

Inside seating? A Harlem bar owner navigates COVID-19’s changing rules

Professor Alex Susskind discusses the new reality restaurants will have to navigate in a changed world and food industry.

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Nolan School

Need to escape your house for an hour? This company lets you rent a space for a short time

Professor Steve Carvell discusses the benefits of new services allowing stuck-at-home employees to escape their dwellings for a short-term workspace.

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Johnson School

Spring trek combines Asian culture, real estate, and infrastructure

Emile Schachter, MPS-RE ’20 (Baker), reflects on Asian culture, economics, and the real estate market after his trek to Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia.

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Nolan School

Roundtable Recap: Card check, employer associations, and hotel arbitration discussed at annual Labor Relations Roundtable

The 8th Annual Labor Relations Roundtable invited hospitality industry representatives to discuss the ever-changing landscape of labor and employment law.

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Johnson School

Research Recap: The relationship satisfaction factor in successful brand-hotel partnerships

Chekitan Dev, professor of marketing at the School of Hotel Administration, has co-authored a study recently published in Industrial Marketing Management.