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

A group of students in New York City
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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.

Peng Liu
Johnson School

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.

Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta welcomes SHA faculty during industry immersion trip
Johnson School

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.

Cornell team members
Dyson School

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.

Juggling technology
Dyson School

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.

Class of ILR and SHA students listen to an arbitration case
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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.

Picture of Douglas Wigdor
Nolan School

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.

MMH students stand in front of the Brooklyn Bridge.
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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.

Restaurant Hostesses make reservations
Johnson School

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.