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February 1, 2016

Cornell School of Hotel Administration to become part of new Cornell College of Business

Cornell University announced today that it will establish an integrated College of Business with the transformative excellence, scope and scale to cement the University’s position as a world-class center of teaching and research for business management and entrepreneurship. Upon launch, anticipated during the 2016-17 academic year, the College of Business will comprise Cornell’s three accredited business programs: the School of Hotel Administration, the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, and the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management. Each school will maintain its unique identity and mission, while their collective capabilities will be strengthened by bringing together faculty, curricular offerings, and programs within a cohesive College.

New York, United States

January 21, 2016

Cornell University School of Hotel Administration Once Again Offering Free Online Course in Global Hospitality Management

On Jan. 25, 2016, the Cornell School of Hotel Administration (SHA) will once again offer a free online course, Introduction to Global Hospitality Management. Much like its successful inaugural run in the winter of 2015, which boasted more than 14,000 course registrations during its open enrollment period, this Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), hosted by edX is open for registration to all who are seeking to expand their knowledge of—or advance their career within—the global hospitality industry and offers participants the ability to grow their experience in hospitality management through the convenience of online learning.

January 20, 2016

AETHOS Consulting Group Merges with Greger/Peterson Associates, Inc.

In a move that results in the creation of the world's largest hospitality executive search and advisory firm, Keith Kefgen, Managing Director & CEO of AETHOS Consulting Group announces the firm's merger with west coast-based Greger/Peterson Associates, Inc.. Greger/Peterson will begin operating immediately under the AETHOS Consulting Group name.

AETHOS Consulting Group

January 14, 2016

Cornell University Faculty to Present on "Fight for $15," Employee Engagement, Joint Employer Doctrine, and More at HR in Hospitality Conference

The HR in Hospitality Conference, in partnership with the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, Cornell Institute for Hospitality Labor and Employment Relations, and Cornell University ILR School, announced the tenth annual event will feature presentations by Cornell University faculty members Rachel Aleks, Kevin Hallock, Harry Katz, David Sherwyn, and J. Bruce Tracey.

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

January 5, 2016

Questex Announces Key Appointments to Drive Product Growth

Questex, a leading global business information and events company, today announced two key appointments to drive the company's growth and product development: Michael Driscoll, Questex Events vice president, business development; and Matt Kavney, Questex Digital Media vice president, business development.

Newton, Massachusetts, United States

December 23, 2015

Cornell Study Finds Little Damage to Restaurant Industry from Minimum Wage Boosts...So Far

Federal and state minimum wage increases over the past twenty years have not resulted in fewer restaurants or lower employment in the United States, according to an analysis published by the Center for Hospitality Research (CHR) at Cornell's School of Hotel Administration (SHA) in association with the Cornell Institute for Hospitality Labor and Employment Relations (CIHLER). The study, "Have Minimum Wage Increases Hurt the Restaurant Industry? The Evidence Says No!," was written by Michael Lynn and Christopher Boone, both SHA faculty members. The report is available at no charge from CHR.

December 17, 2015

H-2B Workforce Coalition Applauds Favorable H-2B Provisions In End-of-Year Congressional Spending Legislation

The H-2B Workforce Coalition, an alliance of more than 40 various industry associations focused on protecting American workers by ensuring American small and seasonal employers have access to legal short-term temporary employees during peak business periods, issued the following statement supporting the favorable language to the H- 2B visa waiver program in the Fiscal Year 2016 Omnibus Appropriations bill. The H-2B provisions will provide small businesses with the certainty they need to hire seasonal workers in high demand and operate their businesses efficiently and effectively while balancing the safety and security of our homeland. The Senate and House are expected to pass the end-of-year spending legislation this week, and the President is expected sign the bill into law.

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December 16, 2015

M&R Hotel Management Names Manhattan Comfort Inn Manager

M&R Hotel Management today announced the appointment of Jose Mojica as general manager of the Comfort Inn Midtown West hotel on New York's West 48th Street between 10th & 11th avenues. Mojica, a 22-year hospitality industry veteran who has served in hotel management roles in New Jersey, New York and Puerto Rico, will oversee all aspects of the 89-room hotel's operations, including sales, marketing, sercurity, maintenance, housekeeping and accounting.

M&R Hotel Management

New York, New York, United States

December 8, 2015

Questex Unveils Revamped Travel Agent University E-Learning Site

Questex Travel Group today announced the launch of a totally revamped Travel Agent University e-learning platform, featuring responsive design to work on any desktop or mobile device, intuitive navigation, sales-focused resources for agents, editing capabilities for course hosts and seamless rewards redemption for users.

New York, New York, United States

December 4, 2015

Professor co-authors business book: ‘The Human Factor to Profitability’

Two experts on helping companies operate at maximum efficiency through wise use of their employees have authored a new book: "The Human Factor to Profitability — Building a People-Centered Culture for Long-Term Success."

Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, Wisconsin, United States

November 6, 2015

Cornell Analysis Finds Confusion in Recent Supreme Court Employment Decisions

Two recent holdings by the U.S. Supreme Court have been hailed as "victories" for employees seeking personal accommodations under civil rights law. However, a new analysis from the Cornell Institute for Hospitality Labor and Employment Relations (CIHLER) finds little real change—along with considerable confusion—regarding the Court's actual holding. The analysis, "The United States Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Employees in the Young and Abercrombie Cases: What Do They Really Hold?," is written by David Sherwyn and David B. Ritter. Sherwyn is the John and Melissa Ceriale Professor of Hospitality Human Resources, professor of law at Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, and CIHLER director. Ritter is a partner in the Chicago office of Barnes & Thornburg. Published in association with the Center for Hospitality Research, Sherwyn and Ritter's analysis is available at no charge.

November 5, 2015

H-2B Workforce Coalition Applauds Introduction Of House Bill To Reform H-2B Visa Program

The H-2B Workforce Coalition, an alliance of more than 40 various industry associations focused on protecting American workers by ensuring American small and seasonal employers have access to legal short-term temporary employees during peak business periods, issued the following statement supporting H.R. 3918, the Strengthen Employment and Seasonal Opportunities Now Act, which was introduced bySmall Business Committee Chairman Steve Chabot (R-Ohio), House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), Congressman Andy Harris (R- Md.), and Congressman Charles W. Boustany, Jr., MD (R-La.). The legislation would reform the H-2B temporary non-agricultural visa program and provide business owners with the certainty they need to hire seasonal workers in high demand. The House bill was introduced on the heels of similar legislation introduced in the Senate earlier this week by Senators Tillis, Mikulski, Cassidy and Warner.

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November 4, 2015

Most Restaurant Chains Receive Failing Grades When it Comes to Corporate Board Gender Diversity

According to a recent study by Harvard Business Review, females are one of the most powerful economic forces in the world. In the United States, women make up more than 50% of the population and account for over 80% of consumer spend. If this is the case, why do so few females occupy seats in the corporate boardroom?In our 2015 AETHOS Consulting Group Corporate Governance Study of the chain restaurant industry, we identified an astoundingly low number of women executives serving as corporate board members. Of the top 45 public U.S. chain restaurant companies, a woeful 18% of board seats were occupied by women.

AETHOS Consulting Group

November 4, 2015

New Job Vacancy: Hospitality Marketing Segmentation Manager

Vertical Marketing Managers are responsible for researching, understanding, and organizing customer needs for the vertical and application spaces in order to develop growth strategies, marketing programs, tools and messaging to drive sales, margin, and share growth within the respective vertical. The Vertical Marketing Manager position is the "go to" resource within the GE Lighting organization as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Commercial and Hospitality Vertical.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

October 22, 2015

Steven A. Rudnitsky Will Lead Miraval Group’s Global Expansion

Miraval Group, a joint venture of an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners LLC and Revolution Places, today announced the appointment of Steven A. Rudnitsky as president & chief executive officer to lead the global expansion of the company's luxury resort, spa and wellness portfolio.

Arizona, United States

October 20, 2015

M&R Appoints Manager of Holiday Inn Express in Manhattan

M&R Hotel Management today announced the appointment of Glenda Gomez as general manager of the 177-room Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Midtown West at 538 West 48th St. Gomez, an 11-year hospitality industry veteran who has managed branded as well as independent hotels in New York, will oversee the hotel's operations, sales, marketing, security, maintenance, housekeeping and accounting.

M&R Hotel Management

Great Neck, New York, United States

October 7, 2015

Manager Named for Holiday Inn New York City - Times Square

M&R Hotel Management today announced the appointment of Tracey Rucks as general manager of the new 271- room. Holiday Inn New York City – Times Square at 585 Eighth Ave., between 38th and 39th streets. The 36-story, newly constructed hotel is the 13th New York hotel in M&R Hotel Management's 16-hotel portfolio and fifth Holiday Inn hotel. Rucks, an 11-year hospitality industry veteran who has managed hotels in Indiana, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, will oversee all aspects of the hotel's operations, including sales, marketing, security, maintenance, housekeeping and accounting.

M&R Hotel Management

New York, New York, United States

September 29, 2015

Rlj Lodging Trust Contributes $5,000 To Ah&lef’s Annual Giving Campaign

RLJ Lodging Trust contributed $5,000 to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation's (AH&LEF) 2015 Annual Giving Campaign. This donation marks the company's sixth consecutive $5,000 donation. The Annual Giving Campaign is the Foundation's key yearly fundraiser that supports its core missions, including providing scholarships to hospitality management students, funding grants for pertinent industry research such as diversity and technology advancement, and promoting hospitality as a career of choice.

September 11, 2015

Vantage Appoints Natalie Stone as Regional VP of Development

CORAL SPRINGS, FL -- Vantage Hospitality's Upscale Brands development team continues to expand with the addition of Natalie Stone, who will serve as the new Regional Vice President of Development for the central region of the U.S. Stone will be responsible for the growth of Vantage's midscale to upscale offerings of Lexington® by Vantage and Jameson Inn® in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin.

September 4, 2015

Hotel Industry to Labor: Overtime Increase Too High, Too Fast

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the 1.8 million-employee lodging industry, today filed official comments regarding the Department of Labor's (DOL) proposed changes to our nation's overtime rules. AH&LA's comments highlight the lodging industry's concerns with DOL's proposal to more than double the salary threshold of employees eligible for overtime pay from $23,660 to $50,440. The comments further urge the Department of Labor to use a past precedent and methodologies that would result in a much more reasonable salary threshold. To read the full comments, please click here.