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

Rosewood announces July reopening of Las Ventanas Al Paraiso in Los Cabos
Professor Chekitan Dev says travelers to sunny resorts will have to trust local authorities it’s safe and hotels have plans for those who might get sick.

Wishes and wisdom: Messages from faculty and staff for SHA’s Class of 2020
Congratulations, Class of 2020 graduates! Here are some words of praise from faculty and staff at the School of Hotel Administration.

Safety is now the sexiest word in travel
Senior Lecturer Reneta McCarthy says hotel brands marketing safety as an amenity are likely to be effective in getting people to travel again.

US hotels reopen – but with new rules in place
Professor Chekitan Dev discusses new hotel protocols to keep guests safe against possible COVID-19 exposure.

How grab-and-go food chains are adjusting to coronavirus reality
Professor Alex Susskind says extra costs due to COVID-19 could lead restaurants to increase some menu prices.

Hotels turned their lobbies into a social hub. Then came the coronavirus.
From high-end functions to a hotel’s living room, Senior Lecturer Stephani Robson discusses the evolution of the lobby—now impacted by COVID-19 protocols.

What luxury hotels stays will be like after Coronavirus, from check-in to check-out
SHA Dean Kate Walsh says that luxury resort and hotel properties are in an optimal position to lead the way.

Is reopening a restaurant worth it?
SHA lecturer Christopher Gaulke dives into the numbers of restaurant operations as many begin to consider how best to reopen after lockdown orders lift.

5 ways the pandemic will change the future of tours
Professor Chekitan Dev discusses how tour companies will move forward in a changed travel industry, uprooted by the COVID-19 pandemic.