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

Hospitality professionals balance robots and human touch for post-COVID-19 era
Hotel industry experts offer insights into the development of automated service innovations in response to customers’ COVID-19 concerns.

Student Voices: Meet Vikas Reddy ’23
A National Merit Finalist and AP Scholar with distinction hailing from Palatine, IL—learn why Vikas Reddy ’23 joined Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration.

Life is service
Last fall Ben Okon ’10, a senior manager at Bain & Company, began mentoring Liam O’Brien ‘20 on how to navigate the consulting industry job market.

Why some countries are opening back up to tourists during a pandemic
Professor Steve Carvell discusses why some countries are opening back up to tourists during the pandemic.

Experts respond to case study challenge with unique brand strategies
Professor Chekitan Dev’s co-authored case study challenges readers to position the Neemrana Hotels brand to survive and thrive in a changing market. How did readers respond?

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.