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

Cornell Real Estate Club visits with alumni and leading firms in NYC
The Cornell Real Estate Club traveled to New York City for an insider’s view of five firms and a chance to network with Cornell alumni.

Liu foresees new business models as hospitality infuses retail shopping
Peng Liu, SHA associate professor, looks at how the hospitality industry can better serve retail shoppers by giving them enjoyable experiences.

Industry immersion trip connects SHA faculty with global hospitality leaders
During a trip filled with fascinating presentations and discussions, the faculty got some eye-opening views from the C-suite.

Placing third in the UBC Sauder International Real Estate Case Competition
Tori Weissman dissects what went right and what went wrong for her team at the UBC Sauder International Real Estate Case Competition in November.

Noteworthy: Faculty discuss technology’s impact on labor and employment laws for hotel teams
According to professors Sherwyn (SHA) and Wagner (Dyson), as hotels implement new technology, legal implications of these initiatives often come into play.

Real life TV: SHA and ILR students reflect on employment arbitrations
Students visited New York City to observe employment arbitration and gained valuable insight into the legal system.

CIHLER Employee Representative Board member highlight: Douglas Wigdor
CIHLER advisory board member Doug Wigdor shares his thoughts on the importance of representing employees in litigation.

Hotel Show NYC: Touring the breadth of the hospitality industry
The Hotel Show excursion to New York City gives MMH students a chance to visit hospitality companies and network with industry professionals.

Research Recap: Flexibility in reservation times can increase restaurant revenue
Gary Thompson, professor of operations and management, investigates the impact of timing flexibility in restaurant reservations.