CHS Hotelie Weekend 2026
JOIN US: CHS HOTELIE WEEKEND
NOVEMBER 7-8, 2026 | NEW YORK CITY
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– REGISTRATION NOW OPEN –
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Ceremony 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Reception immediately following
The Times Center, New York City
Cornell Hotelie Hall of Fame & NYC Chapter “You Need to Meet” Annual Reception – 2026
Event & Program Details:
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | The Times Center, New York City
Dress Code: Business Casual
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2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Hotelie Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | NYC Chapter “You Need To Meet” Reception & Auction
Registration Information:
Hotelie Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony – FREE (Registration required, donations greatly appreciated.)
NYC “You Need to Meet” Annual Reception – Early bird discounts for dues-paying members and lobby account users are available now! General admission tickets are also available at this time.
REGISTER NOW & SECURE YOUR SPOT: CLICK HERE
Auction Information:
Bidding for The Hotelie Hall of Fame Marketplace Auction 2026 is OPENING SOON!
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Returning Bidders: If you registered for a previous CHS Hotelie Hall of Fame Auction, your profile will be carried over to our new Eventlify platform – no need to create a new account.
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Questions or Want to Donate a Prize? Please reach out to Alex Koch at alex.koch@cornellhotelsociety.com
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Bid From Anywhere: You do not need to be physically present in New York City on November 7th to bid and win. Alumni and friends worldwide are encouraged to participate.
ABOUT THE HOTELIE HALL OF FAME
The Hotelie Hall of Fame honors distinguished alumni of the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration who have made enduring contributions to global hospitality, their broader communities, and the school itself. Inductees are selected annually by a committee of peers and celebrated through an induction ceremony and community events designed to inspire current and future generations of Hotelies.
CHS Annual General Meeting & Brunch – 2026
Event & Program Details:
Sunday, November 8, 2026 | Quality Italian Restaurant
Dress Code: Business Casual
Menu will be announced soon!
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11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Annual General Meeting & Brunch
Registration Information:
Early bird discounts for dues-paying members, young alumni members, students, and lobby account users are available now! General admission tickets are also available at this time.
REGISTER NOW & SECURE YOUR SPOT: CLICK HERE
Sponsorship Opportunities are available:
Contact Mark VanStekelenburg ’04 at mark.vanstekelenburg@cornellhotelsociety.com
Mission
The mission of the Cornell Hotelie Hall of Fame is to:
- Celebrate Cornell Hotelie successes
- Create a library of inspirational stories for applicants, students, faculty, and alumni
- Bring together an annual reunion of Hotelies to share the fellowship of Hotelie for Life
- Fortify the School’s brand in the industry by featuring Hotelie successes
Nomination & Selection Process
The Nomination/Selection Committee selects the inductees each year and is comprised of members from different generations, geographic regions, and segments of the industry.
The founding committee members are as follows:
- Deniz Omurgonulsen ‘00 (Chair)
- Rocco Angelo ‘58
- Ed Evans ’74
- Jan DeRoos ‘78
- Ted Teng ‘79
- Christopher Hunsberger ‘81
- Ginny Mariani-Kitt ‘82
- Elizabeth Schafer ‘84
- Catalina Ganis ‘85
- Pamela Eaton ’91
- Regan Taikitsadaporn ‘93
- Vernetta Kinchen ‘95
- Kristin Sander Urhammer,‘99
- Rohan Gopaldas ‘02
The criteria for nomination/selection are:
- Contribution to the hospitality industry
- Contribution to the community
- Contribution to the Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration
