Historic $50 Million Gift From Alumni Peter J. Nolan ’80, MBA ’82, and Stephanie Nolan ’84.

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Please see the letter below from Dean Walsh regarding the $50 million gift from alumni Peter J. Nolan ’80, MBA ’82, and Stephanie Nolan ’84, and renaming of the school to the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration.

 

Dear SHA alumni, parents, and friends:

I am so excited to share with you President Pollack’s wonderful news that today we unveiled the naming of our school—the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration. This is a truly historic moment for our school, especially as we prepare to celebrate a century of educating the next generation of hospitality leaders.

The $50 million naming gift will directly impact our students, our Hotelies who put “Life is Service” at the heart of everything they do. This generous gift will enable us to provide our students with the support they need to experience our world-class education, as they learn how to become impactful leaders who will one day make the world a better place.

Please join me in thanking Peter Nolan ’80, MBA ’82, a graduate of both the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management and the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, and Stephanie Nolan ’84, a graduate of the School of Hotel Administration, for their historic gift. As we continue to shape our school’s legacy and impact into our next century, I am so excited for what lies ahead.

Sincerely,

Kate Walsh

Dean and E.M. Statler Professor

Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration

Second Annual Berlin Lodging Outlook

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On Friday, August 27, 2021, the CHS Germany chapter hosted its second annual Berlin Lodging Outlook.  The theme for this year’s seminar was “What Does the Future of the Hotel Industry Look Like?”  The event was held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.  CHS Germany Chapter President, Gabriele Maessen, served as moderator for the event and provided welcome comments.

The following presentations were given by industry experts:

Current State of the Hotel Market

  • Sarah Duignan, STR
  • Wolfgang Gattringer, Fairmas

Importance of Forward-Looking Data for Dynamic Pricing After the Pandemic

  • Michael Schäffner, Duetto

Which System Takes on the Role of the Property Management System?

  • Michael Toedt, dailypoint

The HR Disaster in the Hotel Industry!  How do we Manage to Inspire Young and Old for the Industry and Keep it Sustainable?

  • Alexander Aisenbrey, First Chairman Fair Job Hotels eV
  • Yasemin Tulay, flow collective

Resources of the Future – What can the Younger Generation Expect and What are Motivational Factors?

  • Dr. Hartwig Bohne, Prof. for International Hotel Management, hcp strategy partner
  • Miriam Bünk, Young Capital
  • Maria Mittendorfer, Fair Jobs
  • Andrea Adler, Hilton Hotels
  • Andreas Martin (moderator), PKF Hospitality Group

New England Chapter Celebrates CHS at 90

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On May 10th, the New England Chapter held an exciting event celebrating the 90th anniversary of Cornell Hotel Society. The Chapter celebrated the milestone at Boston’s newest Mexican restaurant, Bodega on Canal, with thirty local alumni and their guests.

CHS New England celebrates CHS at 90.

DC/Baltimore Chapter Raises Funds For Scholarship

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At reunion on June 8th, Erica Killam ’08 from the CHS Washington DC/Baltimore chapter presented an $8,000 check towards the chapter’s endowed scholarship fund.

Erica Killam ’08 presents $8,000 check to Dean Walsh.

Kansai Chapter Celebrates CHS at 90

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On June 1, 2018, the Kansai Chapter celebrated the 90th anniversary of the Cornell Hotel Society at the Kobeya Sylphide restaurant in Osaka. A total of 21 Hotelies and their families were in attendance.

Kansai chapter celebrates CHS at 90.

Kansai chapter celebrates CHS at 90.

Kansai chapter celebrates CHS at 90.

Shanghai Chapter Celebrates CHS at 90

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Twenty alumni gathered at the St. Regis Shanghai for lunch on May 19, 2018 to celebrated the 90th anniversary of the Cornell Hotel Society. After lunch, the Hotelies in attendance enjoyed a tour of the property.

CHS Shanghai celebrates CHS at 90

Shanghai chapter celebrates CHS at 90

Shanghai chapter celebrates CHS at 90

Hong Kong and Macau Chapter Celebrates CHS at 90

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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 hotel destination in the heart of Central. The project was completed by Foster + Partners.

Hong Kong / Macau Chapter Celebrates CHS at 90

Hong Kong / Macau Chapter Celebrates CHS at 90

Hong Kong / Macau Chapter tours The Murray hotel.

Hong Kong / Macau Chapter tours The Murray hotel.

 

CHS Honors Icon and Innovator Award Winners

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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 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.

Icon award winner Arne Sorenson – Marriott International

Innovator award winner Tim Hentschel ’01 – Hotel Planner

Collegiate Chapter Celebrates CHS at 90 Where It All Started

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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 faculty members that were present.

The event also served as the chapter’s annual Senior Send-Off. The Senior Send-Off is a celebration of the graduating class that brings its students together for superlatives and reminiscing, while also highlighting the benefit of staying involved with the Cornell Hotel Society after graduation.

Collegiate Chapter Celebrates CHS at 90

Dean Walsh and Raj Chandnani ’95 address the group.

CHS and SHA Triva

Nevada Chapter Celebrates CHS at 90

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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 to MGM Resorts for sponsoring the event.

Nevada Chapter Celebrates CHS at 90