NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality Hosts the 43rd Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference at Marriott Marquis

Hospitality industry is a big part of NY and world economy. Many were glad to have live event on hospitality.

NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality Hosted
the 43rd Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, from
November 7th-November 9th, 2021 at the Marriott Marquis. This was a live event with over 1,100  people.

Jonathan M. Tisch, chairman and CEO of Loews Hotels& Co. and co-chairman of the board of Loews Corporation, who serves as Conference chair, opened the event.
He was there at the opening evening party on November 7th, 2021 where everyone was able to network.

Many looked forward to the “Beyond the Boardroom”, one of the most popular sessions at the Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference. Jonathan M. Tisch, chairman and CEO of Loews Hotels & Co. and co-chairman of the Board of Loews Corporation, interviewed Jamie Dimon, chairman and chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase after a delicious lunch.

Jamie felt optimistic about the growth of US Economy. He is a little concerned about inflation but feels certain sectors will get better with Covid better under control if more people get vaccinated.  Jaime is in favor of vaccine and wants all his employees to be vaccinated.

Another informative lunchtime discussion was “Partnering for Change: A Dean’s Discussion,”. Here  NYU SPS Associate Dean Nicolas Graf and Howard University School of Business Dean Anthony D. Wilbon discussed the need to create meaningful pathways for students from underrepresented racial groups to be able to graduate
with the skills and the professional networks that lead to successful
careers in hospitality.

Associate Dean Graf  announced two new full scholarships that will be created through the generous support of Loews Hotels & Co and its Chairman and CEO, Jonathan Tisch. The Loews Hotels Scholarship and the Jonathan M. Tisch Scholarship will be bestowed annually upon two graduates of Howard University and/or other Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCU), who seek to pursue a master’s degree at the NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality.
The students who will receive this tuition assistance will be known as
the Loews Hotels Scholar and the Jonathan M. Tisch Scholar respectively.


One can believe that The NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality is known in its 25 years as a leading center for the study of hospitality, travel, and tourism. Here, one can earn undergraduate degree in hotel and tourism management and graduate degrees in hospitality industry studies, tourism management and event management are also prolific.

For more information about the NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, visit sps.nyu.edu/tisch.



 

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