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Hotel Management at San Diego State University |
February 7, 2003 - In a continuing effort to
share real life experience with its students, San Diego State University
(SDSU) has named a former hotel executive to teach hotel management.
In 1992 Corr joined Holiday Hospitality (Six Continents) as vice president of worldwide sales and trade marketing. He held several positions with Six Continents leading up to his most recent position. Corr sees teaching as an opportunity to bring fresh talent to a precarious profession. �My interest is guided by the fact that our industry, driven by the economic downturn in spring 2001 and the tragic events of 9/11, will never be the same,� Corr noted. � Indeed, we have experienced the 'mother' of all paradigm shifts. Margins are under attack from external and internal sources and revenues are suffering in many segments.� Corr added, � While the economy will improve, mass channel distribution through the internet will continue to proliferate, labor costs in many areas will increase at a rate greater than inflation, and corporations will undoubtedly take a more frugal look at travel and entertainment expenses. �This seemingly negative situation is really an opportunity for our
students to become the pioneers of the new lodging industry,� Corr said.
The Norman Brinker Executive-in-Residence position is funded by a gift from Norman Brinker, an SDSU alumnus and restaurant entrepreneur, founder and chairman emeritus of Brinker International, which owns Chili�s Grill and Bar and On the Border Mexican Café, among others. The company has over 1,200 restaurants worldwide, with annual revenues of $3 billion. |
Contact:
Shelley Herron Director of Communications 619/594-4501 [email protected] |
Also See | L. Robert Payne and Norman Brinker Provide Significant Funding to San Diego State University's Hospitality and Tourism Management Program / Oct 2001 |