The hospitality and travel industries are dealing with dramatic losses in business volume, given travel restrictions and fear of coronavirus exposure continuing to depress passengers’ demand. Now, as the holiday season approaches, they are facing another unprecedented test. Cornell University hospitality experts, Christopher Anderson and Chekitan Dev, are available for interviews about how the industry is preparing for a possible holiday bump, and what can be achieved in the midst of uncertainty.     

Economics and Business

School of Hotel Administration

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David Sherwyn, professor of hospitality human resources and law, says the Airbnb cancellations in D.C. put the differences between rental platforms and hotels in stark relief.  

Economics and Business

School of Hotel Administration

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The U.S. will start easing travel restrictions for international visitors who are vaccinated against Covid-19 in November. Chekitan Dev and Ian Greer weigh in on how the loosened restrictions will impact to the tourism industry in the U.S. as well as what foreign travelers may encounter upon arrival.

School of Hotel Administration

Industrial and Labor Relations

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The New Year represents a time for new beginnings, with many people focusing on building healthier financial habits. Vicki Bogan and Emily Garbinsky share tips on how to start 2022 off on the right financial foot.

Dyson School of Applied Economics & Management

School of Hotel Administration

Economics and Business

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business

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Experts at Cornell University are available to discuss the coronavirus in terms of its many impacts on agriculture industries, food and beverage markets, as well as specific disruptions to the food supply chain.

Food & Agriculture

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The Glass Fire has already burned over 55,500 acres and hot, dry, windy conditions threaten additional fire danger to California's Napa and Sonoma wine regions. Cheryl Stanley an expert in food and beverage operations, specifically the wine industry, says the California fires will have known and unknown financial impacts for regional wineries for years to come.

Economics and Business

Food & Agriculture

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Experts at Cornell University are available to discuss the coronavirus in terms of its many impacts on economic productivity, inequalities as well as specific disruptions to various industries. 

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Isaac Weisfuse, medical epidemiologist at Cornell University, says coronavirus variants may threaten the efficacy of current vaccines and travelers should not assume it is 100 percent safe, even if vaccinated.

Life Sciences & Veterinary Medicine

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Heeyon Kim, an expert in how social status, reputation and market identity affect the behavior of people in creative industries, says newcomers don't need to beat industry giants to reach Oscar status, they just need to beat expectations. 

Social & Behavioral Sciences

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The coronavirus outbreak is putting many industries at risk. Among them, the tourism industry seems to be one of the worst affected in the short term. Christopher Anderson, professor of business at Cornell University’s Hotel School, breaks down the likely repercussions to air, cruise and lodging industries.  

Economics and Business

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