Nolan School
Keep up to date with Hotelies, hospitality education, and industry at large with these stories and updates from the Nolan School.
Brand Affinity Up for Novice, Down for Frequent Travelers
The current drops in business travel and the rise in leisure travel are making it difficult for brands to assess consumer sentiment.
NASA Engineer is Alabama’s First Certified Black Woman Winemaker
After honing her wine skills through eCornell classes, Rada Griffin, an engineer at NASA, launched Anissa Wakefield Wines—establishing her as the first certified Black woman winemaker in Alabama.
Elizabeth Blau, MS ’97 Named 2022 Cornell Hospitality Innovator
Elizabeth Blau, MS ’97, founder and chief executive officer of Blau + Associates, is the recipient of the 2022 Cornell Hospitality Innovator Award.
Hotel Ezra Cornell Drink Winners Play Up Pineapple
The signature drinks for Hotel Ezra Cornell 97 will feature the humble pineapple, long a symbol of warmth in the hospitality industry.
The Extroverted, Yet Silent Leader: Jenniviv Bansah
Jenniviv Bansah, a senior undergraduate student in the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration, has held numerous leadership positions across campus. Her involvement in clubs and activities varies from Cornell Venture Capital to tennis, the latter of which she says helps her find balance. In all of her leadership positions, Bansah strives […]
Leading So People Want to Follow
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we spoke with students from across the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business about their experiences as women student leaders. Kyra Roach ’22 is a student assistant to Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration Dean Kate Walsh and was formerly the executive chef of the 96th […]
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.