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

Opportunity-Hungry Hotel Investors May Find There Isn’t Any
Professor Steve Carvell says the coronavirus vaccine distribution is contributing to optimism among hotel owners and investors. “If we didn’t have a vaccine on the horizon, you’d see a lot more properties transact,” he tells Skift.

No vaccine, no service: How vaccinations may affect travel plans in the future
Professor David Sherwyn tells CNBC that hotels are unlikely to require guests to be vaccinated, but he believes some hotels could require inoculations as a type of “boutique sales pitch” that may appeal to certain segments of the market.

Across D.C., hotels faced a dilemma: The Capitol mob was staying the night
Professor David Sherwyn tells the Washington Post that hotels can make a legal case for refusing room bookings to people who cause a disruption, but that it would likely be impractical to do so.

Student Voices: Meet Isha Janjikhel, SHA ’21
Graduating in May, Isha Janjikhel SHA ’21 reflects on her time and experiences at the School of Hotel Administration.

Student Voices: Meet Shoko Hiraoka MMH ’21
Shoko Hiraoka MMH ’21 chose the MMH program because of its exciting intersection between business, hospitality, and innovation.

9 Ways the Pandemic Will Change Travel in 2021
Professor Robert Kwortnik Jr. tells the New York Times that flexible cruise cancellation policies will likely continue through 2021.

Real estate pros predict a bright future for New York City, post-pandemic
Seasoned professionals and recent alumni in real estate have faith in New York City’s resilience and capacity for innovation post-COVID-19.

Will business travel return to normal after the pandemic?
Professor Chris Anderson says that every company is debating the value of meeting clients in person versus connecting virtually.

Noteworthy: 12th Annual CIRECC Brings First Cornell Triumph in Five Years
The 12th Annual Cornell International Real Estate Case Competition (CIRECC) held its finals on November 6, with Cornell’s WEBS Group in first place.