On Tuesday, March 22, 2023, the CHS Georgia Chapter hosted its Annual Hunter Hotel Conference Reception at Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery. Our host for the event was Alan LeBlanc ’84. Approximately 35 Hotelies from across the country, and their guests, enjoyed fine food and beverages while networking and catching up. Thanks to Sam […]
The Cornell Hotel Society mourns the loss of Hannah MacDonald ’22, former CHS Collegiate Chapter President. Orange’s Hannah MacDonald, 22, remembered and cherished for her heart
In 2019 the Cornell Hotel Society established the Philippus Miller III ‘83 Legacy Award. The award was designed to recognize and celebrate Phil Miller’s legacy as a builder of networks and relationships. For decades Phil was the heart of the Cornell Hotelie for Life® that is the foundation of the Cornell Hotel Society (CHS). The […]
The year 2020 will forever be remembered for COVID-19 and the start of the global pandemic. However, American historians had thought that the murder of George Floyd in May of that year would be an equally seminal moment in the history of our country, and the start of the human rights revolution in equity and […]
Dear Hotelies: In recognition of our 40th reunion a few years ago, a group of classmates from the Class of 1981 started an initiative to diversify the student bodies of university hospitality programs across the nation. The article below was published on Hotel Interactive. It summarizes the progress that has been made. If you are […]
Michael Kay ’61 passed on Thursday, January 19, 2023 in his home in Atlanta. Michael served as the Cornell Hotel Society Global President during the 1975 to 1976 academic year. Michael was a third generation Cornellian. He served the university as a member of the Cornell Council, and supported the Hotel School by serving on […]
On Tuesday, December 6, the CHS Hawaii Chapter held a reception at the Halekulani Hotel, followed by dinner at House Without A Key. During the evening, the Hotelies in attendance were treated to a tour of the newly renovated guest rooms and iconic gatehouse.
The CHS Las Vegas chapter held their 2022 holiday party on December 7 at Honey Salt. Special thanks to Honey Salt owner Elizabeth Blau ‘14 and Keith Kefgen ‘84 and his wife Judy for putting on such a spectacular evening. Thanks to Bryan Cohen – Arts ‘97 as well for leading us in singing the […]
The New York chapter hosted its annual “You Need To Meet” reception on November 13, 2022. The event was held at The Pierre Hotel and preceded the inaugural Hotelie Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Hundreds of Hotelies were in attendance to enjoy and abundance of food and beverages. Special thanks to the generous support of […]
The inaugural CHS Cornell Hotelie Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was very successfully held on November 13, 2022. Over 270 were in attendance. Almost all of the 17 inductees and the Rising Star and/or their families were in attendance. Unfortunately, we did not have family members for Dean Meek, Lilyan Affinito, and Vance Christian. The […]
