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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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Cornell offers new degree: the Executive Master of Management in Hospitality

The new program allows professionals to master the essential aspects of leading in hospitality without putting their career on pause. 

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Alumni: Nolan gift offers ‘incredible opportunities’ for Hotelies

A $50 million naming gift from Peter Nolan ’80, MBA ’82, and Stephanie Nolan ’84 is doing the greatest good for Hotelies.

For the discussion, Lilly Jan, Ph.D. was joined by Devita Davison, executive director of FoodLab, Michigan; Jonathan Geffrard, director of bars, restaurants, and events at Thompson Dallas; and Irene Li ’15, chef and owner of Mei Mei, Boston.
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Post-2020 Food and Beverage: Rebuilding an Embattled Industry

Experts joined Lilly Jan, Ph.D. to discuss problems and possible improvements in the food and beverage industry following the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Student Voice: Meet Maxwell Diamond ’24

Maxwell Diamond ’24 is a Nolan School undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in hotel administration. He is also planning on minoring in real estate.

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Hotels Worldwide Reduced Carbon Footprint by 3%

The average carbon footprint of a hotel stay decreased by 3% from 2018 to 2019, according to the latest Cornell Hotel Sustainability Benchmarking (CHSB) study.

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The Choice: Industry Leaders Envision the Future of Food & Beverage

Daniella Senior and Elizabeth Tilton joined Lilly Jan to discuss ongoing strategies for improving the culture of the food and beverage industry.

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Cirona Labs creates cannabinoid ingredients for food, beverage, and cosmetics companies

Hotelie Hunter Friedland ’19, founder of Cirona Labs, credits Cornell’s entrepreneurship ecosystem for helping him to build and launch his startup.

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Ideas With Impact: The Future is Seamless Travel

Center for Hospitality Research and Medallia crowdsource ideas for making travel seamless

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Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry: Challenges and Opportunities

CHR hosted a virtual keynote webinar to explore the challenges and opportunities of sustainability in the hospitality industry