PRNewswire -- Cornell University School of Hotel Administration has announced that its dinner, honoring J.W. "Bill" Marriott, Jr. as the winner of the Cornell Icon of the Industry Award, now features White Lodging as the title sponsor of the event. The award honors J.W. "Bill" Marriott, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer, Marriott International, Inc. for his transformational leadership and lifetime achievements. The special event will become an annual gathering of the world's most influential hoteliers to raise funds in support of Cornell University School of Hotel Administration scholarships and programs. The event will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner and an awards ceremony at 7:30 p.m. on June 2, 2009, at the New York Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, New York, NY.
