Curtis Carlson Nelson Hospitality

Over the years, Curtis Carlson Nelson has worked with a variety of boards and organizations related to the hospitality industry. The hospitality industry encompasses a broad category of fields related to the service industry including: Hotel and Lodging Event Management Food and Beverage Travel and Tourism Other Accommodations Curtis Carlson Nelson loves being involved in the hospitality industry as a way to help people feel at home while they are traveling. For many people, travel can be a stressful time. Offering people essential comforts like good healthy meals, entertainment, relaxation, and a good night's sleep can go a long way to make their travel experience exceptional. In today's society, the hospitality industry is quickly advancing. Social media and our … More

Curtis Carlson Nelson Travel

Travel by Curtis Carlson Nelson

 As an executive in the travel industry, Curtis Carlson Nelson has worked with and volunteered for numerous travel groups and organizations. The travel industry is one of the largest industries in the world that impacts the lives of a wide variety of people. Nearly everyone needs to travel at some point in their lives including young and old, rich and poor, sick and healthy, celebrities, athletes, mothers, fathers, handicapped, etc. One of the most exciting aspects of the travel industry for Curtis Carlson Nelson is developing ways to … More

Marketing & Management

Curtis Carlson Nelson on Marketing and Management

With a long and impressive career in the travel and hospitality industries, Curtis Carlson Nelson has developed many skills in the fields of marketing and management. Curtis Carlson Nelson has become a strong business leader recognized for innovation, strategic thinking, customer focused marketing, and developing high performance teams, individuals, and cultures. He is a sought after expert and speaker on topics that range from leadership, industry trends, generational trends, and … More

About Curtis Carlson Nelson

About Curtis Carlson Nelson

Curtis Carlson Nelson is a well versed executive in the travel and hospitality industries. He has over 20 years of experience in the field working with industry-leading organizations such as Hyatt Hotels and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Early Career and Education Before beginning his esteemed career in travel and hospitality, Curtis Carlson Nelson completed his education, earning numerous honors and recognitions along the way. From 1982 until 1986, Curtis Carlson Nelson attended Cornell University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management. The Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management major provides students with a wealth of diverse knowledge in a variety of fields related to hospitality. The program works to prepare individuals such as Curtis Carlson Nelson for management roles in operations and facilities where food, lodging, travel, and other similar services are provided to the public. The program also covers a number of essential skills and principles related to the hospitality industry. Some of these industry skills and principles include: Design and Planning Hospitality Industry Law Personnel Management Financial Management Facilities Management Labor Relations Marketing and Management Sales Promotion Strategies Front Desk Operations Restaurant Operations Event Management With these essential skills combined with a basic background in business studies, accounting, and … More

Curtis Carlson Nelsons Blog

Curtis Carlson Nelson is both excited and anxious for the upcoming holiday travel season. While the holiday season can be a booming time for the travel and hospitality industries, it can also be a stressful and challenging time for travelers. Money gets tight with the outrageous purchases of gifts. Tensions raise higher than retail profit margins when attempting to gather the family together. War stories of Black Friday still haunt American malls throughout the nation. However, there is another aspect of the holidays that towers above any of these stressful scenarios. Curtis Carlson Nelson recognizes this most stressful aspect of the holiday season as travel.  Between turbulent weather patterns, high travel volume, and the sheer … More...