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An article that addresses the long-time hospitality industry debate over hiring employees based on personality or on ability has been named the 2011 article of the year for the Cornell Hospitality Quarterly, based on a vote by the members of the CQ’s editorial board.

Center also issues Compendium summarizing 2011 publications

Center for Hospitality Research also adds interactive blog on electronic communications

The fall 2011 Roundtable season at the Center for Hospitality Research (CHR) at the Cornell School of Hotel Administration was capped by the third Sustainability Roundtable and the inaugural Roundtable on Healthcare and Hospitality. Both sessions aimed at breaking down barriers to progress and putting emphasis on the key elements that will advance the industry.

Cornell Studies Examine Hotel Operating Results in Spain and the U.K.

Findings from Cornell Hospitality Design Roundtable on Boutique Hotel Segment

The Cornell Center for Hospitality Research (CHR) has issued two new studies. One report offers a framework for managers to analyze their information technology integration. The other is a tool that allows managers to simulate their service operations, so that they can analyze costs and service levels.

The CHR has also posted a new spreadsheet-based tool called the 'Hotel Competitor Analysis Tool (H-CAT),' which was developed by Cathy A. Enz and Gary M. Thompson.

The SHA academic program, the DDLS invites leaders from every segment of the hospitality industry to speak about their career paths, views on successful management styles and business strategies, and insights on critical industry-related issues.

Study of vacation home reviews shows relatively few balanced reviews