Second Annual CHRIS/HOLA Reception In Miami

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

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

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

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

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

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

Philadelphia Hotelies Gathers To Taste Beverages of the Finger Lakes

Philadelphia area alumni gathered in the new event space at the Reading Terminal Market for a lively and informative tasting of “Beverages of the Finger Lakes”. Hotel School lecturers Cheryl Stanley ’00 and Douglass Miller presented a selection of outstanding hard cider, beer, wines and even bourbon being produced in a region near and dear to our hearts.  Cheryl and Doug shared industry trends and stories of Hotelie innovators.

Prof. Cheryl Stanley ’00

Prof. Doug Miller

CHS ITB Breakfast

On March 7, Hotelies from around the world gathered for the annual CHS breakfast held in conjunction with the ITB travel conference in Berlin.

Hotelies Gather for Breakfast During 2017 ITB Conference in Berlin

CHS ITB Breakfast 2017

CHS ITB Breakfast 2017

CHS ITB Breakfast 2017

 

Arizona Chapter Takes Themselves Out To The Ball Game

In Arizona, spring means baseball! Hotelies from the CHS Arizona Chapter gathered at the Salt Fields in Scottsdale for a Spring Training game between the Oakland A’s and the Colorado Rockies.

Left to Right: Scott Roby ’99, Julie Allen MMH ’10, Steve Eberhart ’82, Doug McCorkle ’88,. Lenka Hospodka ’76, Bruce Sandground ‘84

2017 Hotel Industry Annual Forum

On Thursday, March 23, the Washington DC/Baltimore Chapter held their annual Hotel Industry Forum at the DoubleTree Hotel in Bethesda, MD. The theme for this year’s event was “The Evolution of Hotel Brands.” A panel of industry experts shared their insights with 75 alumni and industry leaders.

This year’s panel consisted of:

  • Matt Wexler (moderator), Principal and Managing Partner at Foxhall Partners
  • Julius Robinson, VP and Global Lead of Autograph Collection at Marriott International
  • Aaron Katz, President and CEO of Modus Hotels
  • Morriah Mryszuk, Senior Design Director at RD Jones & Associates

All proceeds from the event went towards the chapter’s scholarship fund.

CHS DC Chapter Leaders and Industry Forum Panelists