G2E CHS Nevada Reception in Las Vegas

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On Thursday, October 5, 2017, the CHS Nevada Chapter gathered for their annual G2E (Global Gaming Expo) Happy Hour. This year’s event was held at the new and improved Wynn Race & Sports Book in Luxury Boxes 1 & 2 at Wynn Las Vegas.

CHS Nevada – Annual G2E Happy Hour at Wynn Las Vegas

 

CHS France Tours The Hotel de Crillon

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On September 13, 2017 the CHS France Chapter hosted a private tour of the Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel.  The hotel went through a complete renovation during the past four years.  Tristan Auer, the interior designer of the public spaces, guided the tour.

CHS France Tours the Hotel de Crillon

CHS France Celebrates Oktoberfest

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On October 5, 2017, the CHS France Chapter had a great evening celebrating the Oktoberfest in Paris. The festivities were held at the Paris Event Center.

CHS France Celebrates Oktoberfest

CHS France Celebrates Oktoberfest

CHS France Celebrates Oktoberfest

CHS France Celebrates Oktoberfest

 

23rd Annual CHS APAC Regional Conference

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The CHS Hong Kong & Macau Chapter hosted the 23rd Annual CHS APAC Regional Conference in Macau from May 18 to 21, 2017. Hotelies from the Asia Pacific region, and around the world, were introduced to the vibrant local culture and hospitality of Macau.

Cornell Hotel Society – 2017 APAC Regional Meeting – Macau


City Park Jazz with CHS Rocky Mountain Chapter

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On Sunday August 6, 2017, the Rocky Mountain chapter gathered for one of Denver’s favorite summer traditions – City Park Jazz!  In addition to great music, the Hotelies in attendance enjoyed craft beer, wine, and desserts.

CHS Rocky Mountain – Denver City Park Jazz

CHS Rocky Mountain – Denver City Park Jazz

CHS Rocky Mountain – Denver City Park Jazz

Bill Minnock ’79

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“Being a Hotelie for Life is like being part of a family: anyone affiliated with Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration is family to me. When anyone contacts me or wants help–whether an alumni, a current student, or a new student–I always answer and try to help. Why? Because all of my Hotelie colleagues, old and new, have a special place in my heart. Fellow alumni have done this for me over the years and this is my commitment to the Hotelie community.”

Bill Minnock – Class of 1979 BS
Class of 1983 MBA Johnson School
Managing Director Asia Pacific, Marriott Vacations Worldwide

Deniz Omurgonulsen ’00

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“Being a Hotelie for Life is belonging to an extended family all over the globe! Cornell Hotel Society is the network for Hotelies to share their love of the industry and their commitment to the belief that life is service.”

– Deniz Omurgonulsen ’00
Vice President of Membership – The Leading Hotels of the World

Robert Mandelbaum ’81

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“I frequently tell people that half the value of my Cornell Hotel School education has come after graduation. Connecting with alumni through the Cornell Hotel Society has not only benefited me professionally, but has provided some very enjoyable “Hotelie moments” like a private lunch with Robert Mondavi in his vineyards. Hotelies are very diverse, but we all share a common belief that service is not demeaning. Providing joy to others is something very noble.”

Robert Mandelbaum ‘81
Director of Research Information Services
CBRE Hotels

Nolan Hecht ’97

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Nolan Hecht ’97, who heads up hotel investments at Square Mile Capital, recently shared with us what it means to him to be a Hotelie for Life:

Nolan Hecht ’97

“Being a Cornell Hotelie is an entryway into the strongest network of hospitality professionals in the world. There is a certain bond that Hotelies share and it emanates from having worked at The Statler Hotel and having run the TCAB restaurant for a night — these shared experiences foster a real tight community and feeling of belonging to something uniquely special. Not a day goes by in my professional career that I don’t interact with a fellow Hotelie and there is always a level of respect and admiration that is unrivaled by any other educational grouping.”

Paola Tavella ’12

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Paola Tavella ’12, who recently rejoined Four Seasons Hotels as F&B Manager at the Four Seasons Lana’i, shares what it means to her to be a Hotelie for Life.

Paola Tavella ’12

“To me, being a Hotelie for Life means being an active part of a family of daring, unstoppable leaders, who see no limits to where they can go and the impact they can have on the world. It is about being open and passionate about the world around you, exploring each moment and jumping in. The School of Hotel Administration connects you to a tight knit network that supports each other and connects one another across the globe. It provides the education, resources, and support that spark a fire to strive to be the very best in our industry. My journey has led me from big city (New York and Los Angeles), to a remote island in Palawan, Philippines, and onto a new adventure on Lana’i, Hawaii. Immersing myself into new cultures has allowed me to live differently and collect knowledge and life lessons that to me, is what being a Hotelie is all about. Whether it is alumni, a current student, or an incoming Hotelie, I feel blessed to be able to support my fellow Hotelie community in any way I can.”