Copyright 1995-2013 Hsyndicate http://www.hospitalitynet.org/organization/17001174.html Latest news, events, photos and more from Cornell University School of Hotel Administration en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 19:53:32 +0100 cs@hsyndicate.com (Hsyndicate) info@hsyndicate.com (Hsyndicate) Hsyndicate RSS FeedGenerator 120 http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4060738.html http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4060738.html Fri, 17 May 2013 12:03:53 +0200 The Cornell School of Hotel Administration (SHA) has announced that Simon Hobbs, co-anchor of CNBC's Squawk on the Street, will serve as master of ceremonies at the sold-out 5th annual Cornell Hospitality Icon & Innovator Awards on June 4, 2013, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. At the gala event, Hobbs will help honor Tom Pritzker, executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, as recipient of the Cornell Icon of the Industry Award, and Steve Ells, founder, chairman, and co-CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, as the recipient of the Cornell Hospitality Innovator Award."Simon Hobbs is a talented broadcaster with his finger on the pulse of the global business world. We are delighted that he will emcee the Cornell Hospitality Icon & Innovator Awards," said Michael D. Johnson, dean and E. M. Statler Professor at SHA. Hobbs joined CNBC in 1998, and he currently co-anchors Squawk on the Street. Prior to 2009 he was based at CNBC in London, where he most recently anchored European Closing Bell and Europe Tonight. Hobbs also hosted The Leaders, a series of in-depth interviews with the world's business and political elite. Hobbs was named "Television Personality of the Year" by the Association of International Broadcasters in 2006, and he has hosted high-level, international meetings for the European Union, the United Nations, the World Bank, and environmental nonprofit organizations. Since its inception in 2009, the Cornell Hospitality Icon & Innovator Awards has grown to be the largest event on the SHA calendar, attracting more than 900 of the most influential leaders and innovators in the hospitality and travel industry from 17 countries. The gala raises funds to support SHA's scholarships and programs.The 2013 awards ceremony already has more than 70 corporate sponsors. Hyatt is the title sponsor. Travel + Leisure and USA TODAY are exclusive media co-hosts; Baccarat, Delta Airlines, Flag Luxury, Groupe du Louvre, InterContinental Hotels Group, Latham and Watkins, Marriott International, Menin Hotels, Shelborne, and the New York Observer are diamond sponsors; Amazing Taste, LLC is strategic marketing and event consultant; and Do More Good | CSK is directing strategic brand marketing and design.For additional information, please visit www.hotelschool.cornell.edu/industry/events/awardsdinner.html  or contact Kathleen Bolton, manager of corporate affairs, at ksh11@cornell.edu. http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4060546.html http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4060546.html Fri, 03 May 2013 11:15:22 +0200 Cornell faculty, international business leaders, Shanghai Vice Mayor Zhao Wen, and other Chinese government officials gathered at the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund on April 20 to examine the state of China's hospitality and commercial real estate markets and discuss current trends, challenges, and opportunities. Half of the 275 attendees were Cornell alumni, and 14 faculty and staff attended from across the university. A total of 39 speakers participated on the program. http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4060545.html http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4060545.html Fri, 03 May 2013 11:12:18 +0200 Nancy Johnson, VP Development for Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, and Chair of AH&LA, and Kate Walsh, Associate Professor of Organizational Management, talk about the challenges of expanding globally while retaining a hotel's culture. An Insights with Innovators series video. http://www.hospitalitynet.org/organization/17001174.html#flickr http://www.hospitalitynet.org/organization/.html#videos Fri, 03 May 2013 11:11:15 +0200 A new Video has been added: 'Cornell Video 5/5: Nancy Johnson and Kate Walsh - Expanding globally while retaining a hotel's culture ' http://www.hospitalitynet.org/organization/17001174.html#flickr http://www.hospitalitynet.org/organization/.html#videos Fri, 03 May 2013 11:10:42 +0200 A new Video has been added: 'Cornell Video 4/5: Nancy Johnson and Kate Walsh - Expanding globally while retaining a hotel's culture ' http://www.hospitalitynet.org/organization/17001174.html#flickr http://www.hospitalitynet.org/organization/.html#videos Fri, 03 May 2013 11:10:08 +0200 A new Video has been added: 'Cornell Video 3/5: Nancy Johnson and Kate Walsh - Expanding globally while retaining a hotel's culture' http://www.hospitalitynet.org/organization/17001174.html#flickr http://www.hospitalitynet.org/organization/.html#videos Fri, 03 May 2013 11:09:36 +0200 A new Video has been added: 'Cornell Video 2/5: Nancy Johnson and Kate Walsh - Expanding globally while retaining a hotel's culture ' http://www.hospitalitynet.org/organization/17001174.html#flickr http://www.hospitalitynet.org/organization/.html#videos Fri, 03 May 2013 11:08:55 +0200 A new Video has been added: 'Cornell Video 1/5: Nancy Johnson and Kate Walsh - Expanding globally while retaining a hotel's culture' http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4059969.html http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4059969.html Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:14:15 +0200 The Cornell University School of Hotel Administration is the exclusive academic partner of the IESE Business School for the third International Tourism Summit being held Friday, May 17, 2013, in Barcelona, Spain. At the summit, Steve Carvell, associate dean for academic affairs, Rohit Verma, professor of services operations management, Chris Anderson, associate professor of services operations management, will be moderating panel discussions. The summit is organized by the IESE Business School and will analyze driving forces and emerging trends in travel, tourism, and hospitality. Key topics will include competition in a crowded market, the impact of new technologies and social media, sustainability, and finance and real estate. http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4059900.html http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4059900.html Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:23:27 +0200 The Leland C. and Mary M. Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship (PIHE) recently welcomed four new hospitality industry leaders to its advisory board. In this role, they will help shape the entrepreneurship curriculum at the Cornell School of Hotel Administration and support entrepreneurial students through such programs as the Hospitality Business Plan Competition, Entrepreneurs in Residence, and internships.New advisory board members:Moby Ahmed has more than 30 years of experience in hotel management, resort development, operations, marketing, and developing future leaders. His entire professional life is spent developing operational and marketing strategies and techniques with distinct strengths of executing, influencing, relationship building, and strategic thinking. As managing partner of A/R Hotels, a group of boutique properties, he is responsible for securing third-party management contracts, developing acquisition strategies, and providing technical advisory services for eclectic hospitality projects. Bob Alter is president of Seaview Investors, LLC, a real estate investment management company that is a corporate partner of the PIHE. He is also chairman emeritus and founder of Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. He founded the company in 1985 as a hotel owner and management company and took it public in 1995. During the 22 years that Alter was CEO, Sunstone acquired 125 hotel properties with more than 20,000 guest rooms and led the disposition of 80 hotels. Alter oversaw approximately $1 billion of renovations and brand conversions and built seven ground-up hotels, including the JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek.Kenneth M. Blatt is chief operating officer of the hotel division and principal in Caribbean Property Group LLC (CPG), a real estate investment firm that develops, redevelops, acquires, manages, operates, and owns real estate assets in Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and Central America across the retail, hotel, industrial, and office sectors. CPG's current hotel assets include The Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel, Spa, and Casino and the Radisson Ambassador Hotel and Casino. CPG is the managing partner in Caribbean Real Estate Opportunity Fund I, a $500 million real estate fund co-sponsored by Goldman Sachs and Perry Capital that invests in income-producing real estate assets in the Caribbean and Central America. Thomas Corcoran served as president and chief executive officer of FelCor from its formation in 1991 until his appointment to chairman of the board in 2006. FelCor, a real estate investment trust that is a corporate partner of the PIHE, owns 69 primarily upper-upscale, full-service hotels that are located in major and resort markets throughout 22 states. FelCor partners with leading hotel companies to operate its diversified portfolio of hotels, which are flagged under globally recognized names such as Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Fairmont, Hilton, Marriott, Renaissance, Sheraton, Westin, and Holiday Inn, and premier independent hotels in New York."We strive to teach students about every aspect of entrepreneurship either in the classroom or through experiential learning opportunities. Our advisory board members give us the guidance and financial support to grow our program and also provide a professional network that students can call on as they set out in their careers," said Neil Tarallo, senior lecturer and academic director of PIHE. http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4059843.html http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4059843.html Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:08:10 +0200 The Cornell University School of Hotel Administration (SHA) has announced that Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) will be the title sponsor of the fifth annual Cornell Hospitality Icon & Innovator Awards on June 4, 2013, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. At the awards gala, Tom Pritzker, executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels Corporation and chairman of Marmon Group, Inc., will receive the Cornell Icon of the Industry Award. Mark Hoplamazian, CEO of Hyatt Hotels, will co-present the award with Michael D. Johnson, dean and E. M. Statler Professor at the SHA. Steve Ells, founder, chairman, and co-CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, will receive the Cornell Hospitality Innovator Award."The Cornell Hospitality Icon & Innovator Awards gala is about celebrating visionary global business leaders and distinguished humanitarians who have made a lasting impact on the hospitality and travel industry. The awards gala is also about providing scholarships to SHA students. Tom Pritzker has had an enormous impact on making the world a much better place to live, and we are very excited to honor him," said Joe Strodel, Jr., executive director, corporate affairs, SHA. "Hyatt is one of the major employers of SHA graduates, is a member of our strategic corporate alliance program, and is a partner with our Center for Hospitality Research. We are delighted that Hyatt will serve as title sponsor of this premier event.""All of us at Hyatt are extremely pleased that Tom Pritzker is receiving the Cornell Icon of the Industry Award, an honor he richly deserves," said Steve Haggerty, global head of real estate and capital strategy for Hyatt and a Cornell alumnus. "Through his vision, his values, and his global perspective, Tom has made enormous contributions to the hospitality industry and to the communities where Hyatt does business. His commitment to supporting talent and unleashing the best in his management teams has led to great careers for hoteliers all over the world. We're looking forward to the event and are proud to do our part to support the SHA students who will play key roles in defining the future of our industry."Since its inception in 2009, the Cornell Hospitality Icon & Innovator Awards has grown to be the largest event on the SHA calendar, attracting more than 900 of the most influential leaders and innovators in the hospitality and travel industry from 17 countries. The gala raises funds to support SHA's scholarships and programs.The 2013 awards ceremony already has more than 50 corporate sponsors. Travel + Leisure and USA TODAY are exclusive media co-hosts; Baccarat, Delta Airlines, Groupe du Louvre, Marriott International, and the New York Observer are diamond sponsors; Amazing Taste, LLC is strategic marketing and event consultant; and Do More Good | CSK is directing strategic brand marketing and design.To partner with the school on this premier event, please contact Kathleen Bolton, manager of corporate affairs at the SHA, at ksh11@cornell.edu. For additional information, please visit www.hotelschool.cornell.edu/industry/events/awardsdinner.About Hyatt Hotels CorporationHyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family strive to make a difference in the lives of the guests they encounter every day by providing authentic hospitality. The company's subsidiaries manage, franchise, own, and develop hotels and resorts under the Hyatt®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place® and Hyatt House™ brand names and have locations on six continents. Hyatt Residential Group, Inc., a Hyatt Hotels Corporation subsidiary, develops, operates, markets or licenses Hyatt Residences™ and Hyatt Residence Club™. As of September 30, 2012, the company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 496 properties in 45 countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com. http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4059663.html http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4059663.html Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:03:35 +0200 en teams of Cornell students will compete in the first Stephen Hall Ethics Case Competition Friday, March 8, 2013, at the Cornell School of Hotel Administration (SHA). The competition is based on an actual hospitality industry case and will test students' ability to navigate complex business ethics issues and develop a comprehensive presentation that highlights moral and ethical problems. Students must then propose and defend an action plan. Participants include SHA undergraduate and graduate students as well as students from Cornell's College of Engineering, Dyson School for Applied Economics and Management, and ILR School."It is not always easy to know the right and ethical decision to make in a multifaceted, multicultural business setting. We need to give students the tools to make these decisions and also provide them with the opportunity to practice their skills," said Stephen Hall, a 1956 graduate of the SHA. "The Hall family is delighted to sponsor this new competition."The competition is the most recent program in a school-wide ethics initiative, which launched in 2010 and is backed by Stephen and Marjorie Hall and their son Larry. Members of the SHA faculty will serve as judges. The competition is presented by the Student Committee for Continuous Improvement."With the support of the Hall family, ethics has become an important part of the SHA student experience," said Judi Brownell, professor of management and organizational behavior and dean of students. "The case competition will build upon the initiatives we have already developed and give Cornell students another outlet to learn how to recognize and analyze ethical issues." http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4059645.html http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4059645.html Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:16:01 +0200 Fast food visionary Steve Ells has been named the recipient of the 2013 Cornell Hospitality Innovator Award, an honor given annually by the Leland C. and Mary M. Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration (SHA). Ells, founder, chairman, and co-CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, will receive the award at the fifth annual Cornell Hospitality Icon & Innovator Awards, Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. "True innovation is not about simply creating a better version of what has already been done; it is about creating an entirely new way of thinking. Through Chipotle, Steve Ells has redefined the way the world thinks about fast food, and we look forward to recognizing his extraordinary contributions to the industry at the Cornell Hospitality Icon & Innovator Awards in June," said Michael D. Johnson, dean and E. M. Statler Professor at the SHA.Ells opened the first Chipotle in Denver in 1993 with the idea that food served fast did not have to be a typical fast food experience. Today, he and Chipotle are changing the way people think about and eat fast food. With a commitment to using ingredients from more sustainable sources, Ells and Chipotle are leading a revolution to make great food affordable and accessible so everyone can eat better.Ells, a classically trained chef, has received considerable praise for his vision and leadership at Chipotle. The New York Times proclaimed that Chipotle provides "a chance to witness—and taste—a shift in American fast food," and Newsweek, called him "an environmental champion" for his commitment to supporting sustainable agriculture. Chipotle's business success has prompted accolades from such sources as SustainableBusiness.com, which named Chipotle one of the world's top-20 sustainable stocks; the Motley Fool, which called it the "most socially responsible company;" and Jim Cramer, host of CNBC's "Mad Money," who has said that Chipotle has the "best management team in the hospitality industry."At the awards gala in June, Cornell will also honor Tom Pritzker, executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels Corporation and chairman of Marmon Group, Inc., with the Cornell Icon of the Industry Award. Since its inception in 2009, the Cornell Hospitality Icon & Innovator Awards has grown to be the largest event on the SHA calendar, attracting more than 900 of the most influential leaders and innovators in the hospitality and travel industry from 17 countries. The event raises funds to support SHA's scholarships and programs.The 2013 awards ceremony already has more than 50 corporate sponsors. The title sponsor is Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Travel + Leisure and USA TODAY are exclusive media co-hosts; Baccarat and Marriott International are diamond sponsors; Amazing Taste, LLC is strategic marketing and event consultant; and Do More Good | CSK is directing strategic brand marketing and design.To partner with the school on this premier event, please contact Kathleen Bolton, manager of corporate affairs at the SHA, at ksh11@cornell.edu. For additional information, please visit www.hotelschool.cornell.edu/industry/events/awardsdinner.html. About the Leland C. and Mary M. Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship An operating unit of the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, the PIHE advances the study and practice of entrepreneurship and innovation in the hospitality industry. Through our network of faculty, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs, we give students the knowledge and skills they need to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors. To learn more about the PIHE, visit www.pihe.cornell.edu. http://www.hospitalitynet.org/organization/17001174.html#flickr http://www.hospitalitynet.org/organization/.html#videos Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:48:02 +0200 A new Video has been added: 'Hotel Ezra Cornell (HEC) 2012' http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4059539.html http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4059539.html Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:35:39 +0200 Hotel Ezra Cornell is a student-run conference that is held in April each year by students of The School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University. The conference attracts hospitality industry leaders and school alumni, faculty, and students to the Cornell campus and the Statler Hotel for a weekend of networking, education, entertainment, and culinary experiences. The top leadership of Leading Hotels of the World, Hubs1, Ritz Carlton, Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Caesars India Development, Prestige Cruise Holdings, Veolia Transportation, World Travel Holdings, and Fischer Travel Enterprise are among the many featured speakers and panelists. http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4058981.html http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4058981.html Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:57:04 +0200 At the Cornell International Summit: Real Estate and the Built Environment, industry leaders and academics will discuss innovation and growth in China’s commercial real estate market. The summit will be held Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund and is co-presented by the Cornell School of Hotel Administration, College of Architecture, Art, and Planning, and Center for Real Estate and Finance. http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4058884.html http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4058884.html Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:22:29 +0200 At the 11th edition of the Dean's Leadership Series, presented by the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration (SHA), a panel of hospitality industry executives will discuss "Latin America's Rise and its Impact on Tourism and Travel." The event will be held Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach in Miami, Florida, 6:00–7:30 p.m. A networking reception will follow the panel. Register here."The number of tourists and business leaders visiting the United States from Latin America has been steadily increasing in recent years, and each expert on our panel has extensive experience working with this dynamic market," said Michael D. Johnson, dean and E. M. Statler Professor at SHA. "Miami is a popular destination for these travelers, and it serves as one of the most important gateway cities to the rest of the country. We are excited to hold the next edition of the Dean's Leadership Series there in February." Johnson will moderate the discussion, which will feature the following panelists: http://www.hospitalitynet.org/staffmovement/79004119.html http://www.hospitalitynet.org/staffmovement/79004119.html Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:05:47 +0200 The Cornell University School of Hotel Administration has named Thomas J. Pritzker the recipient of the 2013 Cornell Icon of the Industry Award in recognition of his outstanding success in the hospitality industry and his extraordinary philanthropy. Pritzker will receive the award at the fifth annual Cornell Hospitality Icon & Innovator Awards gala and dinner at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City on June 4, 2013. Pritzker is executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, a worldwide hotel c http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4058487.html http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4058487.html Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:37:49 +0200 The Cornell University School of Hotel Administration has named Thomas J. Pritzker the recipient of the 2013 Cornell Icon of the Industry Award in recognition of his outstanding success in the hospitality industry and his extraordinary philanthropy. Pritzker will receive the award at the fifth annual Cornell Hospitality Icon & Innovator Awards gala and dinner at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City on June 4, 2013. http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4058418.html http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4058418.html Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:24:24 +0200 Ithaca, NY, November 7, 2012 - Students from fifteen of the top undergraduate real estate programs in the world will compete for a share of $16,000 in prize money at the fourth annual Cornell International Real Estate Case Competition on November 15, 2012. The competition, organized by the Center for Real Estate and Finance at the Cornell School of Hotel Administration, will be held at the TIAA-CREF headquarters in New York City. "In just four years, the Cornell International Real Estate Case Competition has grown to be the largest such competition in the world. The caliber of the teams—their analyses, presentations, and professionalism—gets better every year, and we now have student teams from five different countries," said competition organizer Daniel Quan, Singapore Tourism Board Distinguished Professor in Asian Hospitality Management at the Cornell School of Hotel Administration. Five days before the presentations, the teams will receive information regarding a real estate case that is based on an actual transaction. In that five-day period, the six-member student teams must analyze and make recommendations on the case. They will present their conclusions before a panel of judges who are distinguished real estate professionals. After a preliminary presentation round, three remaining finalist teams will present their case solution to the full panel of judges. Participating schools are the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Cornell University, Indiana University, Maastricht University, New York University, Pennsylvania State University, Remin University of China, University of Cambridge, University of Connecticut, University of Guelph, University of Michigan, University of North Carolina, University of Pennsylvania, University of Wisconsin at Madison, and Villanova University. "The industry has been very supportive of the competition from the start, and this has helped us provide an outstanding educational and professional opportunity for the students," said Jan A. deRoos, executive director of the Center for Real Estate and Finance. "Our sponsors and judges represent some of the top firms in international real estate, and we are grateful for their support." Sponsors for the competition are Archon Hospitality/Goldman Sachs, AREA Property Partners, BlackRock, Clarion Partners, CreXus Investment Corporation, GTIS, National Realty and Development Corporation, New York Women Executives in Real Estate, Prudential Real Estate Investors, Sawyer Realty Holdings, TIAA-CREF, and Westbrook Partners. Judges for the competition are John E. Beaman, head Claros trader, AREA Property Partners; Greg Fay, CFO, Archon Group and Goldman Sachs; Sally Gordon, managing director, Risk and Quantitative Analysis Group, BlackRock; Joanna Mulford, principal, Prudential Real Estate Investors; John G. Orrico, president, National Realty and Development Corp.; Thad Paul, managing director, The Carlyle Group; Michael Profenius, senior partner, Head of Business Development, Grove International Partners; Kevin Riordan, president and CEO, CreXus Investment Corp Annaly Capital Management; Paula Schaefer, New York Women Executives in Real Estate; Sush Torgalkar, chief operating officer, Westbrook Partners; Robert Vahradian, senior managing director, GTIS; Tim Wang, senior vice president, Head of Investment Research, Clarion Partners; and Shannon Wright, director of global real estate strategy and research, TIAA-CREF.