Elizabeth Blau is a highly respected leader in the hospitality industry, known for her innovative work as the founder and CEO of Blau + Associates, a global restaurant planning and development firm. Elizabeth is widely credited with the transformation of Las Vegas into the premier culinary destination it is today. With a Masters in Hotel Management from Cornell University, she has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Cornell Hospitality Innovator Award and a James Beard Award Best Restaurateur nomination. Elizabeth is a sought-after advisor for global organizations and serves on multiple boards, including Forbes Travel Guide, Ecole Hoteliere in Lausanne, and the Cornell School of Hotel Administration.
She has numerous network television appearances to her credit and also co-authored the cookbook Honey Salt: A Culinary Scrapbook. Committed to philanthropy, Elizabeth co-founded the Women’s Hospitality Initiative and Delivering with Dignity in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.