Entries by Robert Mandelbaum

CHS Leaders and Students Gather at CALC

On February 2, 2018, the CHS executive board invited CHS leaders and Hotel School students to a three-course meal at Alma de Cuba, and an evening of good conversation, food, and networking. The dinner was held during the 2018 Cornell Alumni Leadership Conference in Philadelphia. Thanks to David McCabe MMH ’06 and STARR restaurants for […]

CHS France Enjoys Gastronomic Drinks at Hotel Shangri-La

On January 29, 2018, the CHS France chapter held a small Get Together at the Bar “Le Botaniste” of the Hotel Shangri-la Paris. The Hotelies in attendance tasted a selection of great cocktails from Chef Barman Clément Emery and discovered the new identity of the bar, the former home of scientist Prince Roland Bonaparte. Thanks […]

Hotelies Gather at FITUR 2018

Twelve Hotelies and their guests gathered for a rececption at the Posada del Dragon in the Madrid during the FITUR International Tourism Trade Fair January 17 to 21, 2018. As in the past, the event was organised by Eduardo Irigoras of Continuum Hotelservice and his great network. CHS thanks event host Lars von der Wettern, […]

CHS Chicago Dines with HLDP Students

The Cornell Hotel Society Chicago Chapter joined SHA students, Richard Adie ‘75, and Ravinder Kingra MMH’12 for dinner on January 18, 2018. Local alums Jennifer Perna ‘92, Steven Stern ‘07, Sophia Lin Kanno ‘05, and Stacey Nadolny ‘05 enjoyed a lively dinner with the group at Chicago’s iconic Greek Islands. The eight students spent the […]

CHS Rocky Mountain Chapter Bowls for the Holidays

On Sunday, January 14, 2018, the CHS Rocky Mountain Chapter hosted their belated holiday party at Punch Bowl Social in Denver. The Hotelies and guests in attendance enjoyed brunch, mimosas, and a few rounds of bowling!  Fun was had by all and we had representation from the class of 1972 to 2017!    

“Conversations with Alumni” – Raj Chandnani ’95

Marissa Block, a junior in the School of Hotel Administration, had a chance to sit down with Raj Chandnani ’95, current Vice President of Strategy for WATG. Previously, Raj has worked with CB Richard Ellis Hotels and has taught courses at UCLA, USC, Cornell University, and Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne. Which course at Cornell that you […]

Dean Walsh Visits Dallas

Dean Kate Walsh traveled to Dallas for an early holiday visit. The C.H.S. Northern Texas chapter held a reception in her honor on Sunday night, December 3, 2017.  Cocktails and conversation were enjoyed at the Aloft/Element Hotel at Dallas Love Field.

Baltimore and D.C. Hotelies Celebrate the Holidays

On December 16, 2017, over 100 Washington, D.C. and Baltimore area alumni gathered at the home of Kevin ’94 and Amanda ’94 Jacobs in Bethesda, MD for the D.C./Baltimore chapter’s annual holiday party. The wide range of attendees were able to enjoy a bevy of refreshments and connect with friends old and new in the […]