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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.

Private Jet Startup Wins Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition
Nolan School MMH students Harry Han and Benjamin Lin delivered a winning pitch for a startup enabling travelers to book private jets online in China.

Stay Curious and Build “Social Muscles,” Says Nolan School Namesake
Nolan School namesake Peter Nolan offered students a glimpse into his success and nuggets of wisdom as a Nolan Dean’s Distinguished Lecturer.

Hospitality Hackathon Embraces AI to Improve the Guest Experience
Students from across campus spent two days creating proposals designed to help hotels deliver an exceptional experience for the guest of the future.

Hospitality Student Markets Coffee From Her Rural Guatemalan Village
Indigenous student brings fair-trade coffee to Ithaca while empowering her Mam parents and neighbors to command a better price for their beans.

Meet our New Faculty: Yaxuan Chen
Yaxuan Chen joins the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration as a new assistant professor of accounting.

Dos Amigos Founder Jorge Bouras Believes in Business Making Life Better
10 Under 10 honoree Jorge Carlos Bouras is an entrepreneur and Cali-Mex cook who believes in helping his employees to reach their goals.

Going Down: Drop In Rankings Matters More Than A Rise
People love rankings, but do they really mean that much? Sometimes they do, according to new Cornell research.

Hotelie’s Granola Goes from Dorm Delicacy to Grocery Staple
Infused with novel flavors—including rosemary, matcha, chai, and even black truffle—the brand is a hit at Whole Foods and beyond.

I’m a Wheelchair User—and Despite the Obstacles, I Love to Travel
Navigating the world with a spinal cord injury has given me a distinct perspective on my chosen field: hospitality.