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

The challenges of Chinese investment in Latin America
With São Paulo hosting the World Economic Forum on Latin America 2018, Johnson faculty member Lourdes Casanova argues that it’s time to consider China’s important influence on economies and business in the region.

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.

Will Venezuela’s New ‘Petro’ Cryptocurrency Help Its Economy?
by Carlos Serquen, MBA ’18 Venezuela will Create New ‘Petro’ Cryptocurrency The president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, announced the creation of a Venezuelan cryptocurrency called the “Petro.” He mentioned that […]
Robots: Hotel customers like them (mostly)!
Rohit Verma’s co-authored exploratory study of robot use among hotels in China found that hotel guests surveyed were satisfied with the robots’ service.

Natural food industry trends from Expo West
Thanks to the support of the Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise, I just got back from the Natural Products Expo West event in Anaheim, California, where I interacted with thousands of brands showcasing their new natural products.

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.

Redefining the emerging market multinationals
Two Johnson faculty members, Anne Miroux and Lourdes Casanova, co-author an analytical piece on the rise of emerging market multinational corporations.