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

Coronavirus makes closures, staff cuts and empty rooms the new reality for Chicago hotels
Reneta McCarthy, senior lecturer at the School of Hotel Administration, discusses the possibility of luxury hospitality properties being especially vulnerable to closure during a crisis like COVID-19.

Will Donald Trump bail out his coronavirus-battered company?
Jan A. deRoos, professor emeritus of hotel finance and real estate, delves into the details of operations costs in high-end hospitality

Air, cruise, and lodging: COVID-19 disrupts the tourism industry
Christopher Anderson, professor of hotel administration, breaks down the likely repercussions COVID-19 will have on the air, cruise, and lodging industries.

Trump signs emergency coronavirus bill expanding FMLA
David Sherwyn, professor of hospitality HR, says that some smaller employers may have difficult decisions to make around a newly signed bill expanding leave and guaranteed paid sick leave for certain U.S. workers.

Takeout, delivery may save restaurant industry amid coronavirus restrictions
Professor Alex Susskind, director of the Food and Beverage Institute, says its not just restaurants that need to adapt to COVID-19 closing measures, but all levels of the supply chain.

Research Recap: Uncovering the attributes of sustainable earnings in the lodging industry
Research from Linda Canina at SHA uncovers factors that can have a significant impact on achieving sustainable earnings in the lodging industry.

WooSox banking on meeting space to keep Polar Park busy all year
Professor Stephani Robson says the ballpark space isn’t likely to compete with traditional business gatherings suited to typical hotel banquet rooms.

Cornell experts view coronavirus via multidisciplinary lenses
Elena Belavina, associate professor of applied economics, joins several Cornell researchers discussing the impact of COVID-19 from the lens of their individual disciplines.

Is it safe to eat in restaurants amid the coronavirus? Experts say proceed with caution
Professor Alex Susskind, director of the Food and Beverage Institute, notes that contamination is more complex in restaurants vs. a highly-organized supply chain.