What Should Ellsworth be for Halloween?

Sustainability Through Innovation: April 12-15, 2007

Hello! It’s your favorite Ellsworth here reporting about the upcoming Hotel Show. In less than one week, I will be gallivanting around New York City with some of my favorite Hotelies! This upcoming weekend, Friday, November 10th through Monday, November 13th, is the 2006 Cornell Hotel Show. Excited? You bet! I’ve already packed my suitcase, complete with my suit, concept boards, press kit, menus, business cards, guest list, and party money. I can’t wait to mingle with industry leaders, alumni, and fellow Hotelies!

I am excited to dress up in my freshly pressed suit and hear about the ongoing in the industry from fellow hoteliers, as well as distribute press kits made by my fellow public relations team. In addition, I am looking forward to dressing up in some of my spiffy bear clothes and having a cocktail or two, as well as exploring this upbeat city. All in all, I don’t plan on sleeping much at the Hotel Show. With so much to see and do, what Hotelie would want to miss out? With all this mingling, I may even find myself an internship in public relations (what Hotelie can resist hiring a cuddly, fluffy bear?).

To prepare for the Hotel Show, I decided to interview the board members to see what each team will be doing for this eventful weekend. Here are my results!

Guest Services – Tanya Wong

Miss Wong and her fellow board managers will be visiting exhibitors at the Hotel Show to solicit donations from the companies. She plans to visit Mr. David Sank at Oneida, who is “a great and continuous supporter of HEC. [Oneida] donated the plates last year.” In addition, Miss Wong plans to see Mr. Michael Harney from Harney and Sons Teas, “another incredible, annual supporter of HEC.” What a great way to keep in touch! Miss Wong is also excited about the Monday night CHS reception, where she plans to socialize with alumni.

Program Director – Tekla Israelson

Miss Israelson will be attending educational events at the Hotel Show such as "Is Sustainable Attainable?" in order to get insight on what is currently going on in the industry in regards to sustainability. While some departments of HEC have clear goals during Hotel Show, the Program Department is set out to learn as much as it can about holding a large conference.

In addition, Miss Israelson will be attending the Chocolate Show to make contacts and get ideas for the leisure event currently scheduled for Saturday afternoon of HEC. This event is yet to be planned, but will feature a chocolate tasting and demonstration. “The ideas we get from the Chocolate Show will help to shape this event,” she proposes. Mmm, chocolate. Yum!

Food & Beverage Service Director – Karl Manalili

Mr. Manalili will be visiting Food & Beverage related vendors at the Hotel Show to solicit donations. “This will mark my first time visiting the Hotel Show, so I’m excited to experience what it’s all about.” You’re in for a treat, Mr. Manalili! In addition, he will be volunteering to work the HEC booth on Sunday and encourages all Hotelies to stop by. Furthermore, the F&B department will also be holding its Mini Function Flow at Millennium Hotel for industry advisors; this is where a lot of the Board, Function Manager, and Board Assistant’s work will be unveiled. “And finally, I'm excited to top off the weekend with the CHS Reception at the Bryant Park Grille, where I'm sure to find Ellsworth schmoozing and making the rounds.” I wouldn’t miss it for the world!

I hope to see all of my fellow Hotelies at this year’s Hotel Show! It is a great experience for those newcomers, and a mix of fun and memories for all Hotelies alike!

Leaving On a Jet Plane to New York,

Ellsworth

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