Entries by Robert Mandelbaum

“Conversations with Alumni” – Toni Knorr MPS ‘77

Lydia Caroe, a sophomore in the Hotel School, had the chance to interview Toni Knorr MPS ‘77, the former General Manager of the St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco. Toni, who attended Cornell MPS program in the 70’s, talked about her career, her time at Cornell, and her current vision of the hotel industry. What […]

Boston Lodging Pulse – 2018

The Cornell Hotel Society of New England, in partnership with the Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration, held its seventh annual Boston Lodging Pulse on October 3, 2017. The event consisted of the 2018 Lodging Pulse presented by Michele Russo ’87, Founder & CEO of HotelAVE, as well as a lively panel discussion addressing the […]

CHS Collegiate Chapter – Coffee Chat

On Wednesday, October 18, 2017 the CHS Collegiate Chapter hosted CHS Global President Cheryl Boyer ’87 for a Coffee Chat. Joining Cheryl was Robert Mandelbaum ’81, along with current CHS-CC board members Andre Guacelli ’19, Eric Reuben ’19, and Bryan Lustig ’18.  In addition to discussing career opportunities in the hospitality industry, the group celebrated the […]

CHS Chicago Annual Summer BBQ

On August 13, 2017, the CHS Chicago Chapter held their annual Summer BBQ event. Thanks to Steve Haggerty ‘90 and Elleke Haggerty ‘91 for again hosting the event at their beautiful home. Those who attended enjoyed a fantastic afternoon connecting with fellow Hotelies, friends, and little Hotelies-to-be.

CHS France Tours The Hotel de Crillon

On September 13, 2017 the CHS France Chapter hosted a private tour of the Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel.  The hotel went through a complete renovation during the past four years.  Tristan Auer, the interior designer of the public spaces, guided the tour.

Bill Minnock ’79

“Being a Hotelie for Life is like being part of a family: anyone affiliated with Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration is family to me. When anyone contacts me or wants help–whether an alumni, a current student, or a new student–I always answer and try to help. Why? Because all of my Hotelie colleagues, old […]