The Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration held its annual Icon & Innovators Award Reception on June 4th at The Gotham in New York City. Cornell alumnus Keith Barr ’92, IHG’s former chief executive officer, was the recipient of the 2024 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award. Chef José Andrés and Rob Wilder, co-founders of World Central Kitchen and José Andrés Group, were the recipients of the 2024 Hospitality Innovators of the Industry Award.

The Cornell Hospitality Icon and Innovator Awards is the largest annual event for the Nolan School of Hotel Administration, bringing together hundreds of influential leaders in the global hospitality and travel industries.

Dean of the Nolan School Kate Walsh presented the awards to all the recipients.

(left to right) Dean Kate Walsh, dean of the Nolan Hotel School, Keith Barr ’92, former CEO of IHG Hotels & Resorts, Rob Wilder, co-founder of World Central Kitchen and Jose Andres Group, Andrew Karolyi, Charles Field Knight Dean of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business.— Source: Cornell(left to right) Dean Kate Walsh, dean of the Nolan Hotel School, Keith Barr ’92, former CEO of IHG Hotels & Resorts, Rob Wilder, co-founder of World Central Kitchen and Jose Andres Group, Andrew Karolyi, Charles Field Knight Dean of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business.— Source: Cornell
(left to right) Dean Kate Walsh, dean of the Nolan Hotel School, Keith Barr ’92, former CEO of IHG Hotels & Resorts, Rob Wilder, co-founder of World Central Kitchen and Jose Andres Group, Andrew Karolyi, Charles Field Knight Dean of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business.— Source: Cornell
(left to right) Dean Kate Walsh, dean of the Nolan Hotel School, Rob Wilder, co-founder of World Central Kitchen and Jose Andres Group, and Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos ’85, president and COO of Flag Luxury Group, who presented the Innovator Award to Jose and Rob. — Photo by Cornell(left to right) Dean Kate Walsh, dean of the Nolan Hotel School, Rob Wilder, co-founder of World Central Kitchen and Jose Andres Group, and Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos ’85, president and COO of Flag Luxury Group, who presented the Innovator Award to Jose and Rob. — Photo by Cornell
(left to right) Dean Kate Walsh, dean of the Nolan Hotel School, Rob Wilder, co-founder of World Central Kitchen and Jose Andres Group, and Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos ’85, president and COO of Flag Luxury Group, who presented the Innovator Award to Jose and Rob. — Photo by Cornell
(left to right) Dean Kate Walsh, dean of the Nolan Hotel School, Keith Barr ’92, former CEO of IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Jolyon Bulley, CEO of IHG for the Americas, who presented the Icon Award to Keith. — Photo by Cornell(left to right) Dean Kate Walsh, dean of the Nolan Hotel School, Keith Barr ’92, former CEO of IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Jolyon Bulley, CEO of IHG for the Americas, who presented the Icon Award to Keith. — Photo by Cornell
(left to right) Dean Kate Walsh, dean of the Nolan Hotel School, Keith Barr ’92, former CEO of IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Jolyon Bulley, CEO of IHG for the Americas, who presented the Icon Award to Keith. — Photo by Cornell

About the Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration

The Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration is the premier school for hospitality education in the world. As an integral part of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, the school is leading the world in teaching and researching the business of hospitality—marketing, finance, real estate, operations, and more, all applied to the world’s largest and most exciting industry. Top faculty, industry leaders, alumni, and students work together to generate new knowledge for the hospitality industry and form the premier network that shapes the industry every day.

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