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 […]
Alex Metzroth ’05, President at VGM, shares with us what it means to him to be a Hotelie for Life®. “I am NOT a hotelier. I AM a Hotelie. You do not need to be a service professional to be of service. While I may no longer work in hospitality, I am a #HotelieforLife, tactically […]
Jessica Purslow ’05, Sr. Director at TravelClick, an Amadeus company, shares with us what it means to her to be a Hotelie for Life®. “Being part of the Hotel School was such an incredible experience; it made a big place feel like home. From the engaging curriculum to real life application at every turn, I […]
Everyday, hundreds of Hotelies enter Statler Hall under the famous quote from Ellsworth Statler: “Life is service – the one who progresses is the one who gives his fellow men a little more – a little better service.” Since childhood, “life is service” has been imbedded in the soul of Chloe Jones ’20. By living […]
Christopher Muller, MPS ’85 Ph.D.’92, Professor of the Practice, Hospitality, Boston University, tells us what it means to him to be a Hotelie for Life®: “When I told my father, who was not in Hospitality, that I had been accepted to The Hotel School he said, “Well, you’ll never have to look for a job […]
Emily Humphrey ’11 shares with us what it means to her to be a Hotelie for Life®. “Being a Hotelie for Life means I am part of a passionate community, both near and far, that share the common love for travel and creating unique and memorable experiences and connections. I continue to meet Hotelies throughout […]
Michael P. Doyle ’79, Managing Director, EVP CHMWarnick, shares with us what it means to him to be a Hotelie for Life®. “The Hotel School allowed me to find my passion, make life-long friends, develop some skills and give me the confidence to pursue my interests. Opening doors along the way, the reputation of our […]
Sarah Morris ’06, Fifth Generation Host at Basin Harbor, shares with us what it means to her to be a Hotelie for Life®. “Family was important to me before Cornell, but when I became a Hotelie my family grew exponentially in all of you. For me, Hotelie for Life®. means nurturing my communities. Beyond our […]
On February 27, 2020, 13 alumni and guests were treated to a private tour and reception at the new Halepuna Waikiki hotel with GM, Julie Arigo. Halepuna Wakiki, located across the street from its sister property, the Halekulani, opened in October 2019 and is considered the Halekulani company’s first foray into boutique luxury. Following the […]
A group of Hotelies gathered for food, beverage and camaraderie at the Doubletree by by Hilton Zagreb during the 2020 Adria Hotel Forum. Big thanks to Tobias Brown for getting the gang together again and Silvija Iliskovic Balagovic for organizing and hosting such a lovely event!! Special thanks also to Marina Franolic, organizer of AHF […]
