Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship
The latest news from the entrepreneurial hub of the Nolan School.

HospitalityVIEW: Evaluating 2020 and Looking Ahead at Hotel Innovation in 2021
Professor Dave Roberts BS ’86, MS ’88 co-authors an article on anticipated hotel innovations in Lodging Magazine.

Hospitality professionals balance robots and human touch for post-COVID-19 era
Hotel industry experts offer insights into the development of automated service innovations in response to customers’ COVID-19 concerns.

Swipe, match, eat: ‘Weet’ pitches better online dating app
A proposed dating app won top prize at this year’s annual Cornell Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition sponsored by SHA’s Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship.

Noteworthy: Innovating for a Post-Pandemic Future
Industry leaders discuss challenges and opportunities facing the hospitality industry in a post-pandemic world.

Noteworthy: SHA Career Management and Centers & Institutes reinstate internship program
The C&I Internship Program helps students find internships in the hospitality industry.

Welcome to the Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship Virtual Kick-Off Event!
The Pillsbury Kick-off event allows budding entrepreneurs an overview of hospitality related programs and competitions available.

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.

Airport lounge idea wins hospitality business plan competition
Matte Black Lounges wins this year’s Hospitality Business Plan Competition hosted by SHA’s Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship.

SHA launches hospitality industry resource hub
The COVID-19 resource hub compiles expert information, tools, and guidance from the school’s faculty and its partners in the hospitality industry.