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

MMH externships give insider’s view of the hospitality industry
Two MMH students recap their winter externship experiences shadowing hospitality professionals in revenue management and hotel development.

Hotels in large chains to qualify for small business loans in relief package
Professor Cathy Enz argues that, in the hotel industry, solidarity is strength.

Faculty expert webinars help global audiences navigate the business impacts of COVID-19
Faculty expert webinars help thousands of Cornell students and alumni navigate the financial, managerial, and social impacts of COVID-19.

Chope survey captures devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic on F&B
Emeritus Professor of Operations Management Sherri Kimes’ white paper on the impact of COVID-19 on food & beverage sites some potential solutions for business owners during stay-at-home measures.

What will travel look like after coronavirus?
Christopher Anderson, professor of operations, technology and information management, says the primary challenge for the cruise industry will be in attracting new customers.

Opinion: The latest tool to reduce food waste: Grocery stores
Associate Professor Elena Belavina has led a study that found building more places where groceries are sold is an unexpected solution to food waste.

Coronavirus: Can you–and should you–’shelter in place’ at a hotel or vacation rental?
David Sherwyn, professor of hospitality human resources, says hotel companies are doing everything they can to make their environments and safe as possible against COVID-19.

How should hotels set room rates now and after the coronavirus crisis?
Sheryl Kimes, emeritus professor of service operations management, discusses the different approaches hotels in North America and Asia are taking towards room costs during COVID-19.

Marriott CEO salary cut a ‘new best practice’ amid coronavirus pandemic
Steven Carvell, professor of finance at SHA, provides his expertise on the financial impact of the new coronavirus in the hotel industry and what companies may implement moving forward.