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

Federal laws push food safety stragglers to move forward
Strengthening federal food safety laws keep producers – and those along the supply chain – from lagging behind industry standards to protect consumers.

Frontier, Spirit merger likely to draw DOJ scrutiny
Professor Christopher Anderson says a merger could result in lower prices for travelers due to the airlines’ similar business models.

Paving the Way for Cannabis Hospitality
Two Hotelies have launched 8th Wonder Cannabis Company, a startup that is set on becoming a leading brand in New York State’s emerging cannabis industry.

Cornell Hotel Indices: Fourth Quarter 2021 Converging Towards Normalcy
Hotel price momentum normalcy can be expected next quarter, says Professor Crocker H. Liu.

Historic gift funds the deanship and research at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
A $15 million gift from Joanne Knight establishes the Charles Field Knight Deanship in honor of her late husband, Chuck Knight ’57, BME ’58, MBA ’59.

Use business research and expertise to start the year off right
Expert tips from Cornell SC Johnson College of Business faculty to help you enter 2022 with your best foot forward

The Student Voice: Meet Luke Verzella ’23
Luke Verzella ’23 is an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in hotel administration at the Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration. He is also minoring in real estate.

Building a Sustainable Future: How Hotels are Blending Design and Technology for a Greener Tomorrow
The global hotel construction pipeline has reached a record high, and consumers are asking developers and brands to consider sustainable construction and design initiatives.

The Cruise Industry Faces Challenges with Optimism
Experts and industry leaders joined Dean Kate Walsh to discuss factors in restarting the cruise industry, in the wake of COVID-19.