Nolan School
Keep up to date with Hotelies, hospitality education, and industry at large with these stories and updates from the Nolan School.
A strong off-season for Colorado ski resorts doesn’t guarantee a winter windfall
With states considering greater COVID shutdown measures, Professor Bruce Tracey says the success of the ski season hangs in the balance.
Swipe, match, eat: ‘Weet’ pitches better online dating app
A proposed dating app won top prize at this year’s annual Cornell Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition sponsored by SHA’s Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship.
Noteworthy: Innovating for a Post-Pandemic Future
Industry leaders discuss challenges and opportunities facing the hospitality industry in a post-pandemic world.
Airbnb’s IPO filing proves how little it needs to advertise
Professor Chekitan Dev discusses the strength and power of Airbnb in the new world of hospitality and hotels.
Sheriffs’ group: Gathering mandate poses tall challenges
Lecturer Lilly Jan says New York State’s recent physical gathering mandates around COVID could cut into restaurant profits.
Restaurants go seasonal with winter shutdowns during pandemic
Professor Alex Susskind says restaurants are potentially in for difficult decisions as a fiscal stimulus package remains out of reach.
Present Value: Beyond the buzz, a conversation about diversity, inclusion, and belonging
Associate Dean Michelle M. Duguid discussed her research on diversity in the workplace and her strategy for creating real and lasting change.
To survive the pandemic, restaurants are offering subscriptions for bottomless coffee and beer. Will the model last?
Professor Alex Susskind and Lecturer Lily Jan discuss the reality of restaurants returning to ensure a steady stream of revenue.
Travel is no longer a privilege, but a right
Professor Chekitan Dev suggests viewing the COVID crisis as an opportunity will help travel and hospitality learn new ways to survive and thrive.