CHS Honors Steve Wynn and John Zimmer ‘06

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The Ninth annual Cornell Hospitality Icon and Innovator Awards banquet was held on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at The Pierre Hotel in New York City. This year’s Icon Award winner was Steve Wynn, the Chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts Limited.  Hotelie John Zimmer ’06, Co-Founder and President of Lyft, was honored with the Innovator Award.

The Executive Board of CHS presented each award winner with a plate signifying their conferment as an Honorary Lifetime Member of the Cornell Hotel Society.

Steve Wynn – Hospitality Icon Award Winner

John Zimmer ’06 – Hospitality Innovator Award Winner

SHA Senior Send-Off

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The 2017 Hotel School Senior Send-Off event was held on April 22nd at the Ithaca Marriott Downtown. The event was organized by the underclass leaders of the Cornell Hotel Society – Collegiate Chapter.

This year’s theme was “Let the Adventure Begin”. Around 86 Hotelies attended.  Attendees participated in a variety of activities including a map where seniors could pin their future location on and a commemorative slideshow.  The students mixed, mingled and enjoyed hors d’oeuvres served both passed and buffet style.  The group had a Senior Superlatives section where seniors had previously voted on “Most Likely to…”  One of the big hits was the “Most likely to burn down the culinary lab”.

After presentations from Dean Walsh MPS ’90 and Aida Mollenkamp ’02 (Food Expert, TV Host, Writer, Culinary Curator), the seniors honored their achievement with a champagne toast. At the end of the evening they picked up a recipe book with recipes collected from students, faculty, and Aida.

2017 SHA Senior Send-Off

2017 SHA Senior Send-Off

2017 SHA Senior Send-Off

CHS Collegiate Chapter President Caroline Shone ’18

Dean Kate Walsh MPS ’90

Guest speaker Aida Mollenkamp ’02.

Where are you heading after graduation?

CHS-NYC Chapter Celebrates Spring

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The CHS New York chapter celebrated the arrival of spring on May 18 with a Happy Hour event. New York area Hotelies gathered for great food, great drinks and wonderful conversation.  The event was held at the Atwood Kitchen & Bar Room.

New York Hotelies enjoy Happy Hour at Atwood Kitchen & Bar Room.

New York Hotelies gather at Atwood Kitchen and Bar Room.

CHS Toronto Welcomes Dean Walsh

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On May 8, the CHS Toronto chapter welcomed Interim Dean Kate Walsh MPS ’90 to town. The group gathered for food and hors d’oeuvres in the corporate offices of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Thank you to J. Allen Smith MPS ’86, President and CEO of Four Seasons, for hosting the event.

Dean Walsh shared her vision for The Hotel School and answered questions from the alumni in attendance. Proceeds from the event will go to the Toronto Chapter scholarship fund.

Dean Walsh with the Board of CHS Toronto

Dean Walsh visits CHS Toronto at Four Seasons Headquarters

Second Annual CHRIS/HOLA Reception In Miami

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On April 26, the South Florida chapter hosted the second annual Cornell Hotel Society reception in conjunction with the CHRIS/HOLA conferences. The event was held at the LILT Lounge of the EPIC hotel in Miami.  Hotelies from South Florida and throughout the Americas were in attendance and enjoyed the waterfront view during one of the hottest happy hours in Miami.

CHS South Florida CHRIS/HOLA reception at the LILT Lounge in EPIC hotel.

Reception Menu

CHS South Florida – CHRIS/HOLA Reception

CHS South Florida – CHRIS/HOLA Reception

CHS Germany Tours Hotel Provocateur

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On Tuesday, April 25, 2017, the CHS German chapter met at the recently opened Hotel Provocateur. The group had a very nice tour of the property including a Vodka Drink in one of the guest rooms where General Manager Ronald Spicale demonstrated the “Provocateur mood and visual effects”.   It was very impressive and definitely very something unique.

After the tour, the Hotelies in attendance were privileged to gather in the Provocateur Bar. The bar was filled to capacity. After its first three weeks, the hotel’s bar has become a “hot spot”. The group enjoyed very nice cocktails and sensational finger food!

Everyone loved the evening and several Hotelies said they will return. CHS Berlin thanks Mr. Spicale for a wonderful evening.

CHS Berlin gathers at the Provocateur Bar.

Hotelies are treated to a special vodka drink.

CHS Nevada 10th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament

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On April 2nd CHS Nevada hosted the 10th annual Scholarship Golf Tournament. 35 players enjoyed a great day at Bear’s Best Golf Club in Las Vegas, raising $3,000 to be split between The CHS Southwest Regional Scholarship and the general Cornell Scholarship programs.  Hotelies who participated were: Golf Chair Justin Cohen, Steve Rueben, Zach Conine, Andre Carrier and Alex Koch.

Bear’s Best Las Vegas

CHS NYC Food and Beverage Forum

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On March 30, sixty-five Hotelies gathered to listen to a panel of industry authorities discuss how restaurants are leveraging new technologies to enhance their bottom lines. The presentation was an intimate conversation between operators, startup leaders, and data experts. The event was held at the Beekman Hotel.

CHS NY Chapter – F&B Panel – March 30

CHS NY F&B Panelists

The Beekman Hotel – CHS NY F&B Forum Event

CHS NY F&B Forum Reception

CHS NY F&B Forum Reception

CHS NY F&B Forum Reception

CHS NY F&B Forum Reception

CHS F&B Forum Reception

Cornell Reception – HR In Hospitality

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On March 28, the School of Hotel Administration hosted a reception in conjunction with the annual Human Resources in Hospitality Conference. The event was held at the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Local CHS Hotelies were invited to attend and join the HR leaders from across the country.

2017 HR In Hospitality Conference – Las Vegas

Hotelies Gather at HR in Hospitality Conference Reception in Las Vegas

Hotelies Gather at HR in Hospitality Conference Reception in Las Vegas

Hotelies Gather at HR in Hospitality Conference Reception in Las Vegas

Hotelies Gather at HR in Hospitality Conference Reception in Las Vegas

Hotelies Gather at HR in Hospitality Conference Reception in Las Vegas

Hotelies Gather at HR in Hospitality Conference Reception in Las Vegas

 

Hotelies Gather At The Hunter Conference

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On March 22 the CHS Georgia Chapter held its second annual reception during the 2017 Hunter Hotel Conference. The event was hosted by Alan LeBlanc ’84 at his restaurant, White Oak Kitchen and Cocktails. The event was organized by CHS Georgia Chapter President Drew Wallace MMH ’12.

CHS Georgia Chapter Reception at the 2017 Hunter Hotel Conference

Current Hotelies in Attendance

Hotelies Gather at White Oak Kitchen and Cocktails