Georgia Chapter Celebrates the Holidays

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On Sunday, December 3, 2017, the Georgia chapter held their annual holiday party at the home of Tim (MMH ’88) and Karen (Johnson ’13) Dick. Stepping in as Santa Clause for this year’s gift exchange was chapter President Drew Wallace MMH ’12. Thanks to Alan LeBlanc ’84 (Max Lager’s American Grill and Brewery) who donated a keg of beer.

Georgia Chapter holiday party at the home of Tim (MMH ’88) and Karen (Johnson ’13) Dick.

Georgia Chapter holiday party at the home of Tim (MMH ’88) and Karen (Johnson ’13) Dick.

Georgia Chapter holiday party at the home of Tim (MMH ’88) and Karen (Johnson ’13) Dick.

Georgia Chapter holiday party at the home of Tim (MMH ’88) and Karen (Johnson ’13) Dick.

2017 CHS Georgia Chapter Board

Drew Wallace MMH ’12 leads the gift exchange.

 

CHS South Florida Welcomes Dean Walsh

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On November 28, 2017 the CHS South Florida Chapter welcomed Dean Kate Walsh and Associate Dean for Alumni Affairs and Development Meg Keilbach to Miami with a cocktail reception hosted by Mast Capital at The Conrad Miami. Hotelies and their guests enjoyed Brickell’s nighttime city and waterfront views while chatting with the Dean in this intimate setting.

CHS South Florida Welcomes Dean Walsh

CHS South Florida Welcomes Dean Walsh

CHS South Florida Welcomes Dean Walsh

CHS South Florida Welcomes Dean Walsh

CHS South Florida Welcomes Dean Walsh

CHS Tokyo Hosts Autumn Terrace Party

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On November 16, 2017, the CHS Tokyo chapter hosted an Autumn Terrace Party at the Trunk (Hotel). This was the last event organized by chapter President Mr. Abe. New President, Mr. Sakai (MMH ‘08) expressed his determination to take over the position in 2018.

CHS Tokyo – Autumn Holiday Party

CHS Tokyo – Autumn Holiday Party

Wines of the Finger Lakes – Featuring Cheryl Stanley ’00

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On Friday, November 3, 2017 the CHS Chicago Chapter hosted a wine tasting featuring wine from the Finger Lakes region. The event was held at the Roanoke Restaurant.  Leading the tasting of six regional wines was Professor Cheryl Stanley ’00.

CHS Chicago – Wines of the Finger Lakes with Prof. Cheryl Stanley ’00

Professor Cheryl Stanley ’00

CHS Chicago – Wines of the Finger Lakes with Prof. Cheryl Stanley ’00

Score Sheet

Chicago Hotelies welcome Professor Cheryl Stanley ’00

Wines of the Finger Lakes

SHA Honors Elizabeth Blau MS ‘97

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At the November 12, 2017 Cornell Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH) Reception, Elizabeth Blau, MS ’97, was honored as MMH Outstanding Alumna of the Year. Blau is the founder and CEO of restaurant development company Blau + Associates, and is widely credited with transforming Las Vegas into the world-class culinary destination it is today. The Cornell MMH Reception is held annually during HX: The Hotel Experience as a networking event for MMH alumni, current students, and industry leaders. The highlight of the reception is the presentation of the MMH Outstanding Alumni of the Year Award presented by the Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH) program. The award recognizes an MMH or MPS alumna/alumnus who has demonstrated exceptional career progression and continued service to the School of Hotel Administration and its students. The event was held at the Todd English Food Hall in the Plaza Hotel.

Elizabeth Blau, MS ’97 – MMH Outstanding Alumna of the Year.

Hotelies Honor Elizabeth Blau MS ’97 as MMH Outstanding Alumna of the Year

Hotelies Honor Elizabeth Blau MS ’97 as MMH Outstanding Alumna of the Year

Elizabeth Blau MS ’97 and her Family

Hotelies Honor Elizabeth Blau MS ’97 as MMH Outstanding Alumna of the Year

 

Previous MMH Award Winners

Hotelies Honor Elizabeth Blau MS ’97 as MMH Outstanding Alumna of the Year

Hotelies Honor Elizabeth Blau MS ’97 as MMH Outstanding Alumna of the Year

CHS South Florida – Banfi Food & Wine Festival

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On November 4, 2017 the CHS South Florida Chapter held the Banfi Food & Wine Festival at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, FL. Guests enjoyed award-winning Banfi wines paired with gourmet dishes from six restaurant stations. The waterfront venue provided the perfect laid-back atmosphere for guests to mingle and bid on exciting silent auction items. Afterwards guests headed to the hidden lounge, Nokku, inside the Diplomat for the after party. A special thank you to the event sponsors Castello Banfi, JW Marriott Turnberry Miami and JW Marriot Nashville for making this special event possible! This was the Chapter’s largest fundraising event of the year and proceeds will benefit the CHS South Florida Student Scholarship Fund.

CHS South Florida – Banfi Food & Wine Festival – November 2017

CHS South Florida – Banfi Food & Wine Festival – November 2017

CHS South Florida – Banfi Food & Wine Festival – November 2017

CHS South Florida – Banfi Food & Wine Festival – November 2017

CHS South Florida – Banfi Food & Wine Festival – November 2017

CHS South Florida – Banfi Food & Wine Festival – November 2017

AlpAdria Chapter Enjoys Networking Lunch in Zurich

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On Wednesday, October 11, 2017, members of the CHS AlpAdria Chapter gathered for a networking lunch at the Hotel Storchen in Zurich. Hotelies in attendance were:

  • Hans Weishaupt, I
  • Suad Sadok
  • John Rusterholz
  • Heiko Siebert
  • Elizabeth Siber
  • Jörg Arnold (GM of the Hotel Storchen) – Host
  • Elisabeth Tresch
  • Lorenz Rüttimann
  • Suzanna Firl (now Trainini, since she married)
  • Ferdinand Hoekstra

CHS AlpAdria Lunch At The Hotel Storchen – Zurich

Hotelies Gather At 2017 Lodging Conference

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On October 31, 2017, Hotelies attending The Lodging Conference gathered for an informal happy hour meet and greet in the lobby of the Arizona Biltmore Hotel. Thanks to Julie Allen MMH ’10, Arizona Chapter President, for organizing the event.

CHS Arizona – 2017 Lodging Conference Reception

CHS Hong Kong/Macau Hosts HICAP Mixer

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On October 18,.2017, the CHS Hong Kong and Macau chapter held its annual mixer in conjunction with Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP). The reception was held at the Pier 7 Café, a rooftop restaurant overlooking Hong Kong’s harbor and skyline.  Local Hotelies joined alumni from around the region in town attending HICAP.

CHS HICAP Reception – October 2017

CHS HICAP Reception – October 2017

CHS HICAP Reception – October 2017

CHS HICAP Reception – October 2017

CHS HICAP Reception – October 2017

CHS Georgia Tours Avalon

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On Sunday, October 22, 2017, the Georgia Chapter of the Cornell Hotel Society hosted a walking tour at Avalon followed by lunch at Antico Pizza.  Avalon is an 86-acre walkable, seamlessly connected, sustainable community of shopping, dining, entertainment, living and working.  The event was attended by approximately 14 local members and hosted by Jim Stormont, Johnson MBA ’85 of Stormont Hospitality Group LLC.

CHS Georgia Tours Avalon and Dines at Antico Pizza

CHS Georgia Tours Avalon

CHS Georgia Tours Avalon

Antico Pizza