Cornell launches first annual real estate case contest
A panel of judges, all professionals, gave top prize to Cornell students in the first annual Cornell Real Estate Case Competition, Nov. 12, in New York City. (Nov. 23, 2009)

Hospitality expertise needed in senior facilities
The key to success in operating senior living communities is creating a relationship with residents, said panelists at a Senior Living Roundtable, held in October at the School of Hotel Administration. (Nov. 16, 2009)

Dean and experts discuss surviving in hospitality
At the Cornell School of Hotel Administration's Dean's Leadership Series event held in New York City Nov. 9, hotel executives discussed the challenges of the hospitality industry in these times. (Nov. 11, 2009)

Hospitality leaders named executives-in-residence
Hospitality industry leaders Bob Alter '73; Andy Dolce, M.S. '63; and Christian Kiefer have been named executives-in-residence at Cornell's School of Hotel Administration. (Oct. 21, 2009)

Hotel alum brings hospitality training to Cambodia
Ben Justus '08 is founder of the EGBOK (Everything's Gonna Be OK) Mission, a philanthropic organization to support education for children and young adults in the developing world. (Sept. 21, 2009)

Fabrics that fight germs, find explosives go to market
Two Cornell researchers have launched iFyber LLC, which markets fabrics with embedded nanoparticles to detect explosives and dangerous chemicals or to serve as antibacterials for hospitals. (Sept. 21, 2009)

Hotel School to honor Bill Marriott
J.W. 'Bill' Marriott Jr., chairman and CEO of Marriott International, will receive the first Icon of the Industry Award from the Hotel School June 2. (April 20, 2009)

Restaurant reservations by phone and online
Many respondents to a Hotel School survey said they liked the convenience of online reservations but didn't want to give up the personal contact that a phone call affords. (April 7, 2009)

Hotel Ezra Cornell focuses on Las Vegas
This year's Hotel Ezra Cornell centered on gambling destination Las Vegas, and speakers from the hotel industry addressed the ways in which the city is responding to the current economic crisis. (April 6, 2009)

McDonald's partners with Hotel School research center
The world's largest franchisor of quick-service restaurants, McDonald's USA, has joined Cornell's Center for Hospitality Research as a senior partner. (March 2, 2009)

New course examines green issues in hospitality industry
Global poverty, climate change, ecosystem degradation and other issues are being tackled in a new course offered by the School of Hotel Administration and the Johnson School. (Jan. 28, 2009)