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Keep up to date with Hotelies, hospitality education, and industry at large with these stories and updates from the Nolan School.

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Where Are They Now? Robert Frisch, MBA ’13

Nolan alum and glamping pioneer Robert Frisch, MBA ’13 is co-founder and CEO of Firelight Camps.

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Analyzing Data to Meet Customers’ Expectations

Industry leaders discussed applying analytics to the hospitality industry in a roundtable discussion hosted by the Center for Hospitality Research.

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From Students to Eye-Witnesses: Undergrads Reflect on NYC Employment Arbitration

Students recently had the unique opportunity to experience an arbitration first-hand in New York City.

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Meet our New Faculty: Sean Flynn

Meet Sean Flynn, Assistant Professor of Applied Economics and Policy, at Nolan Hotel School.

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Hot air balloon hotel concept wins international competition

Four MMH students won the Sustainability Hospitality Challenge for their business plan for “NIMBUS,” a carbon-neutral, hot air balloon hotel room.

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Center for Hospitality Research Celebrates 30 Years

Take a look back at what the Center for Hospitality Research has achieved over the last year in the center’s Annual Report FY 2021-2022.

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Contestants Cash In on a Case for Cannabis

Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition showcases marketable business ideas, polished presentations, expert feedback, and $5,000 in seed funding.

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Students Envision New Programs for “Workcation” Guests at Hospitality Hackathon

Students from across Cornell proposed new programs aimed at delivering exceptional experiences for the hotel guest of the future.

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14th Annual Cornell International Real Estate Case Competition

Recap of the 14th Annual Cornell International Real Estate Case Competition in New York City on November 11, 2022