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?? Exciting News in Hospitality Education! ?? Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has partnered with the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) to revolutionize hospitality education and bridge the gap between academia and the industry. Here’s how this partnership is paving the way for future professionals: ? Industry-Aligned Curriculum: Academic programs will now reflect current industry trends and standards. ? Hands-On Training: Students will gain invaluable practical experience through industrial training programs. ? Expert Insights: Guest lectures by Wyndham professionals will provide students with real-world knowledge and best practices. ? Faculty Development: IIHM educators will receive exposure to Wyndham’s operational practices and emerging technologies, enhancing their ability to guide students. As Dimitris Manikis, President EMEA of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, stated: "By aligning our people, talent goals, and objectives with IIHM’s academic strengths, we’re enriching the student experience and investing in the quality of tomorrow's hospitality leaders." Dr. SUBORNO BOSE, Founder & CEO of IIHM Hotel Schools Group, added: "Together, we are crafting the future of hospitality, where education meets excellence." This partnership is a shared commitment to fostering growth, innovation, and excellence in hospitality. #WyndhamHotels #IIHM #HospitalityLeadership #HospitalityEducation Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/e3aGdnVe

#CREF advisory board member David Hirschberg, Co-Head and Managing Director of H.I.G. Realty Partners emphasized his firm's strategic approach in selling Huntsville Industrial, a 660,000 SF warehouse in Huntsville, AL. He highlighted H.I.G.'s ability to identify undervalued and poorly managed assets in key locations, leveraging supply and demand dynamics. Hirschberg noted that strategic leasing negotiations with existing and new tenants enabled the firm to achieve returns exceeding their initial projections. #HIGRealtyPartners #RealEstateInvestment #CommercialRealEstate Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/gAJGKFAw

Join us for our annual Data Analytics Roundtable in Spring 2025. This unique forum brings together hospitality analytics leaders to explore data-driven decision-making in the industry. Participants will collaborate on shaping the future of hospitality analytics, gain actionable insights, and build cross-disciplinary connections. This event offers a valuable opportunity for analytics professionals to influence the industry's data utilization. Outlined above are the various sectors of the industry we are looking to include. If you are interested please DM your organization, email, and what sector you are apart of to be forwarded more information. We look forward to this event and all of its participants. Hilton IHG Hotels & Resorts Marriott Hotels Qualtrics SalesforceAmadeus Expedia Group IDeaS Revenue Solutions Best Western Hotels & Resorts PM Hotel Group Deloitte Choice Hotels International Host Hotels & Resorts ZS AHLA Foundation FourSeasons Incorporated Wyndham Hotels & Resorts MGM Resorts International Hyatt Place Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) Extended Stay America Red Roof Inn STR Accenture PwC Sabre Corporation Oracle Microsoft IBM Google Amazon Web Services (AWS) Salesforce

?? Exciting Collaboration Alert! ?? We at #CREF had the pleasure of partnering with the Cornell Real Estate Club to host Scott A. Singer '94, Principal and Co-Lead of Tri-State (NYC) Debt & Equity Finance at Avison Young. His insights were invaluable for both our graduate and undergraduate students! A huge thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this enriching experience! ?? #RealEstate #Networking #Education

#CREF advisory board member Russell Galbut, managing principal at Crescent Heights, praised Florida’s Live Local Act for its innovative and effective approach to addressing the state's housing needs. He highlighted that the legislation is designed to expand housing availability, including much-needed workforce housing while promoting affordability and reducing traffic by situating housing where it is most beneficial. Galbut emphasized that one of the act's most significant strengths is its requirement for administrative approvals, which bypasses the multiple redundant boards that often hinder construction due to local opposition. #CrescentHeights #AffordableHousing?#SustainableDevelopment Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/eatss2PQ

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We're excited to introduce Robert Kline ’84 to the Real Estate Professional in Residence Program! Robert Kline ’84 is the CEO and Co-Founder of The Chartres Lodging Group, a private equity investment firm formed in 2002 and focused on the lodging sector; and Co-Chairman of Kokua Hospitality, LLC, which was formed in 2005 as a lodging property management firm specializing in turnarounds.? Mr. Kline is recognized as a proactive investor and a leading asset manager in the lodging sector.?He has been an early cyclical investor in conference centers, urban hotels and destination resorts.? Mr. Kline was among the first investors to evolve an institutionally recognized program of asset management systems and procedures and is a Founding Director of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association.? He began his career in 1984 upon graduating from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration and has since led over $10 billion in transactional activity.? He pioneered the establishment of a preeminent lodging investment and asset management advisory practice under The Yarmouth Group/Lend Lease, and conducted extensive business throughout the U.S., Asia, Mexico and Europe. Sign up for a 1-on-1 online session now: https://lnkd.in/eHv-H8hR

Sign Up for a 1-on-1 Online Session with Real Estate Expert Kenneth Blatt We're excited to introduce Kenneth M. Blatt ’81, Principal at CPG Real Estate to the Real Estate Professional in Residence Program. Kenny Blatt, is currently a Principal and Managing Partner of Dorado Beach Resort & Club and CPG Real Estate. CPG had been an active investor in the Caribbean and Central America and now, other than Dorado Beach, is focused more on unique hospitality GP and residential development opportunities in the US.?Dorado Beach is an iconic 1900 integrated community in Puerto Rico where Mr. Blatt serves on its Board of Directors and oversees the executives that run all of Dorado Beach’s hotel, golf, membership and sales operations. Kenny has over 30 years of experiences as an entrepreneur and angel investor in the US, Caribbean, Central America and Central and Eastern Europe.?From 1992-2000, he lived in Romania and Bulgaria and created the leading service businesses in advertising and outdoor and print media. Mr. Blatt is also a founding partner in Gemini Homes, a Southeast US residential real estate developer and investor, an advisor and investor in ID Funds, an alternative investment platform for accredited investors and was co-founder and director of HeyHolidays, an alternative accommodation online marketplace based in Bangalore, India. He is an active investor in both the hospitality and digital asset space. Click here to schedule a meeting with Kenneth now: https://lnkd.in/eYfxuGGk

#CREF advisory board member C. Patrick Scholes, managing director of lodging and leisure equity research at Truist Securities, highlighted two primary issues expected to dominate hotel earnings reports for Q3: labor strikes and hurricane disruptions. Strikes have particularly impacted hotel REITs, such as Park Hotels & Resorts, with a focus on the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, where prolonged strikes could harm both guest experience and financial performance. Scholes noted that new contracts to resolve strikes may increase labor costs, adding further pressure on REITs. Additionally, Helene and Milton's back-to-back hurricanes have disrupted performance in the Caribbean, affecting high-end brands like Hyatt. Scholes pointed out that these hurricanes may temporarily benefit lower-segment hotels accommodating displaced residents and emergency workers. #HotelPerformance #HoteIndustry #LaborStrikes #HurricaneImpact #REITs Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/evbQ6XY5

This year’s Cornell Real Estate Conference features market makers and movers & shakers. You won’t want to miss it. For tickets visit: https://lnkd.in/gFcN_U_d #CREC #RealEstate