Entries by Robert Mandelbaum

Hong Kong and Macau Chapter Celebrates CHS at 90

On May 30, 2018, the Hong Kong and Macau Chapter celebrated the 90th anniversary of the Cornell Hotel Society with a reception and tour of Hong Kong’s newest hotel – The Murray. With an interesting background to the building and its historical preservation, The Murray is a re-purposed commercial building transformed into a boutique 5-star […]

CHS Foundation / Treadwell International Experience Prize

Jay Treadwell ’61 has been a long-time champion of international study for student at The Hotel School.  In 2018, Jay partnered with the Cornell Hotel Society Foundation to establish the CHS Foundation/Treadwell International Experience Prize.  The $25,000 in prize funds is awarded to students who express an interest in studying abroad.  The prize helps fund […]

CHS Honors Icon and Innovator Award Winners

The Tenth annual Cornell Hospitality Icon and Innovator Awards banquet was held on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at The Pierre Hotel in New York City. This year’s Icon Award winner was Arne Sorenson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Marriott International.  Hotelie Tim Hentschel ’01, Co-Founder and CEO of Hotel Planner, was honored with […]

Collegiate Chapter Celebrates CHS at 90 Where It All Started

On May 12, 2018, the Collegiate Chapter of the Cornell Hotel Society celebrated the 90th anniversary at CHS at the location of the association’s first meeting – the Memorial Room in Willard Straight Hall. In addition to the live jazz band and CHS/SHA trivia, Raj Chandnani ‘95 and Dean Walsh addressed the students, staff and […]

Nevada Chapter Celebrates CHS at 90

On May 12 the Nevada chapter celebrated the 90th anniversary of CHS at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas. The Hotelies in attendance enjoyed passed appetizers and open bar at the beautiful Skyfall lounge.  After cocktails, several Hotelies attended a delicious three-course menu full of flavor and surprises at Fleur by Hubert Keller.  Special thanks […]

CHS Central Florida Celebrates CHS At 90

On May 9 the Central Florida Chapter celebrated CHS at 90. The event was held at the Capital Grille in Orlando, FL, where the CHS chapter had use of the Wine Room. Guests were treated to complimentary hor d’oeuvres, which included Wagyu Beef crostini, crab cakes, and lamb chops. The event was a mix of […]