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Course Description

This program focuses on how to use the tools of finance to evaluate capital investment ideas and sell them to hotels owners and brands. We begin by identifying capital investment opportunities in your property. We then assess the attractiveness of capital investment projects using both simple and sophisticated financial approaches. Finally, we demonstrate ways to use financial analysis to appeal to owners, brands, and other stakeholders.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Session 1:

  • Uncovering the Value in Capital Investments
  • Wednesday, May 7, 2025: 10am - 1pm (ET)

Session 2:

  • Using Financial Acumen to Sell Your Investment Ideas
  • Wednesday, May 14, 2025: 10am - 1pm (ET)

Session 3:

  • Optimizing Recurring Investments
  • Wednesday, May 21, 2025: 10am - 1pm (ET)

Session 4:

  • Putting It All Together and Selling Ideas to Stakeholders
  • Wednesday, May 28, 2025: 10am - 1pm (ET)

Faculty Author

Pamela Moulton

Benefits to the Learner

  • Identify capital investment opportunities in your property: slack, underutilization, and projects to increase revenues or reduce costs
  • Assess the attractiveness of capital investment projects using simple and sophisticated financial tools
  • Stress-test capital investment analyses
  • Optimize recurring investment decisions
  • Develop the tools and practice pitching investment ideas using key financial data

Target Audience

  • General managers overseeing full-service hotels
  • Senior hospitality professionals such as managing directors, assistant general managers, executive assistant managers, and operations directors
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Type
Live Event
Dates
May 07, 2025 to May 28, 2025
Total Number of Hours
12.0
Course Fee(s)
Standard Price $2,000.00
Section Notes

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION

Your LIVE virtual sessions will take place on the following days and times:

  • Wed, May 7, 2025, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET
  • Wed, May 14, 2025, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET
  • Wed, May 21, 2025, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET
  • Wed, May 28, 2025, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET

Attendance at every live virtual session is required for successful completion of the course.

If your professor assigns any pre-course materials (readings, cases), you will be notified 2 weeks in advance with instructions on how to complete.

Your program manager is Monika Crosby, and if you have any questions about your course, or access logistics, she can be reached via email at mlc258@cornell.edu.

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