Industry

"The GMP will play a vital role in my thinking and handling the role as a hospitality leader by being exposed to a lot of many new ideas. The teachers/instructors are great, the topics covered are relevant and the best part of the program is the networking between the professional/leaders from across the world. The program provides a great learning and networking opportunity."

Bashir Ahmad Adrali

Vice President Finance - Hotel Division

Hashoo Group Hotels, Pakistan

"An amazing opportunity to learn the latest in our industry and to be sitting shoulder to shoulder with the best!"

Marwan Al Ali

Chief Information Officer

Jumeirah Group, United Arab Emirates

"GMP is an excellent approach to learning from the professional team of academics and industry professionals from different parts of the world. I left the GMP enriched and strategically positioned to move my organisation forward and also gave me a network of global colleagues."

Proud Joe Chalira

General Manager

                         Sunbird Hotels and Resorts, Malawi

"The GMP program has surpassed all of my expectations. To be in an environment of learning from very experienced and knowledgeable industry savvy professors, among a peer group as diverse as it was, can't be measured. Personally, this program has reaffirmed why I chose this industry. Thank you for providing up-to-date insights and renewed inspiration to pass on to our next generation. Simply awesome."

                        Russell (Monty) Downing

                        General Manager

                        Sheepdrove Eco Conference Centre, United Kingdom

"This was one of the best experience I have ever had! I feel to suggest this great GMP to anyone who feel that need to move forward. It gives you a lot of tools to use and to help open your mind to be ready to approach the future in successful way! Thanks to all staff."

Roberta (Roby) Franciosi

General Manager

                         Stella di Mare, Egypt

"Coming to Cornell after changing careers into the hotel industry was an amazing experience. The methods and lessons are invaluable! A must if you want to improve or advance. Apart from the course, the chance to be with this group from all over the world was an amazing experience!"

Andre Giannandrea

General Manager

                         Doubletree by Hilton Canmore, Canada

"The GMP covers most, if not all, of the criteria modern day General Managers need to know in order to run and manage a successful hotel business. The program is intense, inspirational and motivating. My expectations have truly been exceeded."

Jason Harding

General Manager

                        The Lowry Hotel, United Kingdom

"Most of the themes discussed in the classes were of the highest level. The networking with the colleagues were fantastic and all together will certainly help when implementing new ideas in my hotel. Thank you Cornell to refresh me so much!"

Regina Herrero Arroyo

General Manager

                         Hotel Fira Palace, Spain

"GMP exceeded my expectations in terms of the "up-to-date" content and the tremendous amount of tools I can bring back home. An inspiring and motivating 10-day experience with a lot of opportunities and insights."

Robert Holan

General Manager

Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Norway

"Going to any of Cornell's courses is knowing that you will be taught by the best professors of our industry as well as meet colleagues from all over the world. It's a complete "win-win" situation!"

Maria Maruska Andersson

Director of Food & Beverage

Grand Hotel Stockholm, Sweden

"The GMP has been a real learning experience and great for networking. As a new general manager, I was hungry for practical information and attained this from both the professors as well as my peers. I am now able to better tailor my best practice and implement this into my organisation."

Nan-Birthe Os

                        General Manager

                        Comfort Hotel Holberg, Norway

"An unforgettable experience if you truly have a passion for hotels! A life changing opportunity that will enhance your career, expand your knowledge, and build your confidence! I've loved every minute at Cornell. Thank you!"

Luis Andre da Silva Pedro

Deputy General Manager

Holiday Inn, United Kingdom

"It has been an incredible experience. I have been really impressed not only with the knowledge offered by professors, but also by the different and enriching experiences of other participants. The GMP is not just another program, it is…The Program."

Pablo Rey Rodriguez

General Manager

                         Envia HOtel Wellness & Golf 5*, Spain

"I could not experience a better, richer and more enlightening way to update and refresh my insights of our hospitality industry. In this environment, and with such an amazing array of multicultural colleagues, it allowed us to create a virtuoso network thanks to Cornell's GMP. I look forward to applying our new knowledge and continue with our peer network. There is only one thing to say, excellence achieved. Thank you Cornell!!!"

                        Sildelau Salcedo Avila

                        General Manager

                        Paradisus Playa Conchal Hotel, Costa Rica

"The GMP has provided me with a wealth of knowledge which has been an outcome of the sessions crafted by renowned Cornell faculty and from the hundreds of years of combined professional experience of the participants. GMP is the best possible way to sharpen and update our core competencies. I am now better equipped and confident to go back to my organisation and apply my learnings. GMP is amazingly fruitful and fulfilling and I encourage aspiring GMs, GMs, and corporate managers to enroll for GMP...It is worth your time and money!!"

                        Neeta Sen

                        General Manager

                        Cidade de goa Beach Resort, India

"The GMP course was a great learning experience and what I've learned in those 80 hours equal/exceed years of hotel experience."

Karim Boushra Tadros

Resident Manager

Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel, Egypt

"The GMP has the unique blend of excellent educators, a class full of inspirational international GMs, and a breathtaking campus. I came to Cornell with very high expectations, the GMP has exceeded every one!"

Joanne Elizabeth Taylor-Stagg

General Manager

Swindon Marriott Hotel, United Kingdom

"Not to be missed for hoteliers who wish to gain an up-to-date international and global focus of the hotel industry. Different nationalities, different points of view, different companies, all together makes the best hospitality cocktail. GMP, unique experience."

Gabriel Wolgeschaffen de la Rosa

General Manager

                        Silken Atlantida Hotel, Spain

"Cornell’s reputation has withstood the test of time. The business of hospitality is everchanging, and timeless. GMP blends the two and provides the platform for our industry’s real leaders of the future."

Scott Mason

General Manager

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa, United   States

"I never met so many experienced people in one place. The GMP offers a great opportunity to improve yourself by studying and discussing with everybody."

Alexandra Meierhans

Assistant Manager

Holiday Inn Stuttgart, Germany

"The amount of international experience of all participants combined with the education of Cornell makes the GMP a great step into the path of personal and professional development."

Michel Chertouh

General Manager

Hotel InterContinental Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

"A great learning experience coupled with a unique way of networking within the industry. Highly recommended!"

Sylvain Boussard

Director of Food and Beverage

Carlisle Bay Resort, Antigua

"An over the top hospitality learning experience."

F. Franco Afonso

General Manager

The Yeatman Hotel, Portugal

"A great learning experience with leaders in the hospitality industry."

Filip Nicasi

General Manager

Hotel and Conference Center Bremberg, Belgium

"A unique learning experience combined with great cultural exchange!  A must for hospitality professionals."

Cem Beskok

General Manager

Hotel La Tour Hassan, Morocco

"I came to the School of Hotel Administration with high expectations. I am leaving with all of them fulfilled. I am delighted that I have met so many people from so many countries. Several of them are now my new friends. It was an unforgettable experience!!!"

Ernesto David Santarelli

Operations Manager

                          Strand Palace Hotel, United Kingdom

"A great place, where you are totally taken in charge: you exchange ideas and meet people (professors, colleagues, etc...) in order to learn more and build sustainable competitive advantage for the future."

Laurence Bloch

Deputy General Manager

Plaza Athenee, France

"The GMP was a great opportunity to learn, stop and think critically about our work and hotels. It was a wonderful experience to meet professionals from different parts of the world. A storm of ideas was created."

Gabriela M. Schwan Poltronieri

Operational Director

Dotel Operadora de Servicos Hoteleiros Ltda, Brazil

Pablo Carrington - GMP Jan. '08
Managing Director
MHM - Hotel Management
Spain

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Richard Quinn - GMP Jan. '08
Manager
Cambridge Beaches Resort and Spa
Bermuda

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Monica Montiel Alvarez - GMP Jan. '08
General Manager
Best Western Hotel el Paseo
Venezuela

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Min Xia (Kent) - GMP Jan. '08
Executive Assistant Manager
Jin Jiang Hotel Shanghai
People's Republic of China

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Harriët Koopman - GMP June '07
General Manager
Radisson SAS Hotel Amsterdam Airport
The Netherlands

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Tim Lee - GMP June '07
Resort Manager
The Kahala Hotel & Resort
United States of America

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Elizabeth Mao - GMP June '07
General Manager
60 Thompson
United States of America

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Nils-Arne Schroeder -GMP June '07
General Manager
Hilton Namhae Golf & Spa Resort
South Korea

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Chris Sariego - GMP June '07
Resort Manager
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
The Grand Cayman Islands

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