http://www.hftp.org/Breaking news from Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals, a global association of hospitality industry professionals.Copyright 1952-2008 HFTP. All rights reserved.AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (January 19, 2012) – In the past year, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has expanded its exam resources for the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) and Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP). Online webinars and practice exams for both certifications now make studying for the certification exams easy, no matter the geographical location. Both exams are also available online, allowing hospitality professionals the option of studying and taking the exam from anywhere in the world. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2012-01-19a.htmlThu, 19 Jan 2012AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (December 2, 2011) – Lisa Funk, CHAE was recently installed as global president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association's 2011 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Atlanta, Ga. She is the director of finance at Alexis Hotel in Seattle, Wash.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-12-01e.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (December 2, 2011) – Raman P. Rama, CHA, CHTP, CHAE, was recently installed as global vice president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association's 2011 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Atlanta, Ga. Rama is vice president and CTO/CIO of JHM Hotels in Greenville, S.C. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-12-01d.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (December 2, 2011) – Jerry Trieber, CPA, CHAE, CFE, CFF, was recently installed as global treasurer of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association's 2011 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Atlanta, Ga. Trieber is director of field accounting for Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. in Fairfax, Va. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-12-01c.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (December 2, 2011) – Daniel Conti, Jr., CAM, CHAE, was recently installed as global secretary of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association's 2011 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Atlanta, Ga. Conti is director of finance for The Ritz Carlton Golf Club & Spa, Jupiter in Jupiter, Fla. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-12-01b.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (December 2, 2011) – Thomas G. Smith, CHAE, of Pewaukee, Wis., was recently installed as global immediate past president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association's 2011 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Atlanta, Ga. Smith is chief financial officer for the Westmoor Country Club in Brookfield, Wis.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-12-01a.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS (November 8, 2011) — HFTP Global President Lisa Funk, CHAE, announced today that Frank I. Wolfe, CAE, has accepted HFTP's offer to remain at the helm of the association's management. Wolfe continues as HFTP's CEO through May 2015, a job he has held since 1994. Wolfe started with the association in 1991 as its director of education. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-11-08a.htmlTue, 08 Nov 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS (November 7, 2011) — With the hospitality industry being one of the largest targets of data breaches, credit card security discussions are heating up all over the world, including at the European Hospitality Technology Educational Conference (EHTEC). The conference, EHTEC@HOSPACE, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is November 25, 2011 at Sofitel London Heathrow in London.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-11-07a.htmlMon, 07 Nov 2011http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-10-26a.htmlWed, 26 Oct 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 21, 2011) — As Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) winds down its 2011 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Atlanta this week, it looks forward to its 60th Anniversary celebration next year in Orlando, Fla. The association will commemorate the special year with a celebratory Annual Convention & Tradeshow on October 17– 20 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla.“The strength of HFTP has always been due to the dedication and support from its membership,” said Frank Wolfe, CAE, CEO of HFTP. “The association couldn’t have evolved into a world-class group like it has without their continued input, and there is no better way to honor this momentous year than with a big gathering where we do what we do best — offering a combination of education and celebration.”With roots dating back to 1925, HFTP formed as a national organization in 1952 as the National Association of Hotel Accountants with the support of individual state hotel accountant associations. It has since existed under several names as the group adjusted to a changing industry. It finally came to be known as HFTP in 1997 when it folded in technology professionals within its membership.With a network of 4,300 members worldwide, HFTP has become a global association offering professional support and educational opportunities. The association is known for its premiere event, the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC, est. in 1972) and two hospitality specific designations, the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE, est. 1981) and the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP, est. 1994).HFTP's Annual Convention & Tradeshow is a one-stop shop for hospitality-related education and networking. The convention's education program offers industry-specific, concurrent session tracks — club, hotel, general, technology and PCI compliance. In addition, the tradeshow gathers over 40 companies who represent a wide variety of products and services for clubs, hotels, resorts, accounting firms and other hospitality-related businesses.Visit the HFTP web site to learn more about the special event.HFTP, Austin, Texas, USA and Maastricht, The Netherlands, founded in 1952, is the global professional association for financial and technology personnel working in hotels, clubs and other hospitality-related businesses. HFTP provides first class educational opportunities, research, and publications to members around the globe including, the premiere hospitality technology conference HITEC--founded in 1972. HFTP also awards the only hospitality specific certifications for accounting and technology --the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) and the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) designations. HFTP was founded in the USA as the National Association of Hotel Accountants. For more information, visit www.hftp.org.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-10-20a.htmlThu, 20 Oct 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (September 28, 2011) — A year after announcing its plans to form a PCI (Payment Card Industry) Compliance Task Force, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is moving forward with 12 different initiatives that relate to credit card and data security in the hospitality industry. The 12 initiatives cover a wide spectrum from certification programs, educating different groups, developing a roadmap for achieving PCI compliance, educating about encryption technology and tokenization, help with Self Assessment Questionnaires (SAQ) and more. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-09-28a.htmlWed, 28 Sep 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS (September 21, 2011) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced today that it is partnering its popular European Hospitality Technology Educational Conference (EHTEC) with the Hospitality Professionals Association Conference & Exposition (HOSPACE). HOSPACE is produced by HOSPA (‘Hospitality Professionals Association’ for Finance, Revenue Management and IT) — formerly known as BAHA (British Association of Hospitality Accountants). http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-09-21a.htmlWed, 21 Sep 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS (September 12, 2011) – With the hospitality world rapidly changing, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) 2011 Annual Convention & Tradeshow focuses on how hospitality professionals can excel in this new world. The convention is October 19–22 at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta, Ga. The early registration deadline for the convention is Wednesday, September 14. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-09-12a.htmlMon, 12 Sep 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS USA (September 6, 2011) – Providing quality education at a regional level, the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) Greater New Orleans chapter is hosting a half-day educational seminar for hospitality finance and technology professionals in the region. The seminar is Friday, September 23 at the New Orleans Convention Center in New Orleans, La. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-09-06a.htmlTue, 06 Sep 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS (September 1, 2011) — For his over 30 years of dedication to Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and his mentoring of colleagues, Frank Agnello, CMA, CHAE, director of finance for the Wyndgate Country Club will be awarded the 2011 Paragon Award. The prestigious Paragon Award recognizes individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to both HFTP and the hospitality industry. Agnello will be honored at HFTP's 2011 Annual Convention & Tradeshow held October 19-22 at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta, Ga. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-09-01a.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (August 17, 2011) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) will honor Ed Kingsmore, CPA, CHAE, as the 2011 CHAE (Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive) of the Year during Thursday's General Session at HFTP's Annual Convention & Tradeshow. In its 28th year, the CHAE of the Year honors the individual that scored the highest on the CHAE certification exam in a given year. The Annual Convention & Tradeshow is October 19-22 at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta, Ga.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-08-17a.htmlWed, 17 Aug 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS. USA (July 27, 2011) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) recently launched an online practice exam for the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) and is currently working on an online practice exam for the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP). The CHAE Practice Exam is an actual sampling of questions taken from the CHAE Examination that have been rewritten for examination preparation. The practice exam includes US and Canadian versions with select questions from each section of the exam, for a total of 25 questions, and a results page showing a percentage passed in each section. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-07-27a.htmlWed, 27 Jul 2011http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-06-21a.htmlTue, 21 Jun 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (JUNE 16, 2011) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced today that it has joined the PCI Security Standards Council (SSC) as a new participating organization. As a participating organization, HFTP will work with the Council to evolve the PCI Data Security Standard (DSS) and other payment card data protection standards. Recognizing the need for the hospitality industry to have a voice regarding PCI compliance, HFTP joined the Council as an industry advocate.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-06-16a.htmlThu, 16 Jun 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (June 14, 2011) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced today that its Asian Hospitality Technology Education Conference (AHTEC@HOFEX) exceeded all expectations for a first time event and will begin planning next year's conference AHTEC 2.0. HFTP, producer of HITEC — the world's largest hospitality technology exposition and conference — successfully brought its hospitality technology expertise to Asia in May 2011. The two-day event gathered more than 200 hospitality experts and professionals from eight countries, co-locating the first AHTEC with HOFEX at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. AHTEC@HOFEX was produced in conjunction with Hong Kong Exhibition Services Ltd (HKES) and Pertlink. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-06-14a.htmlTue, 14 Jun 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (June 9, 2011) —  Updated for HITEC 2011, the iPhone and Android mobile applications, or “apps,” are now available for free in advance of the 2011 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC). Featuring the conference schedule, exhibitor information, a new mapping feature and compatibility with both the iPhone and Android, the app offers customized conference content for attendees. Other Internet-capable smart devices can access a free mobile Internet version at www.hftp.org/hitecmobile. HITEC is less than two weeks away, June 20-23 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. Releasing the app in advance of the show empowers conference attendees to strategically plan their time onsite.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-06-09a.htmlThu, 09 Jun 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (June 3, 2011) — Recognizing the need to get the hospitality industry talking about PCI compliance, the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) PCI Compliance Roundtable is hosting two sessions during HITEC 2011® (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference). The PCI Compliance Boot Camp, part of the HITEC education program, and the HFTP PCI Compliance Roundtable Update, a special meeting open to everyone, will both be held on Monday, June 20 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-06-03a.htmlFri, 03 Jun 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS (May 27, 2011) – To maintain its high value, plans for preventing pirate exhibitors (also known as Outboarders or Suitcasers) at HITEC 2011® (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference) have been established for the upcoming show. It is common for unaffiliated or non-exhibiting vendors to take advantage of the show's popularity by promoting their wares leading up to and near the show, or on the exhibit hall floor in an unofficial capacity. Some plan product demonstrations and similar events to "steal" attendees from conference organizers and supporters. Such practices weaken the show's worth to its supporters and organizers. The producer, HFTP® (Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals), is enacting preventive measures to restrain pirate exhibitors, including rules prohibiting unofficial companies from associating themselves with HITEC, stepping-up security and increasing awareness of the issue among HITEC constituents and official HITEC hotels. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-05-27a.htmlFri, 27 May 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 26, 2011) – For his stewardship to the hospitality industry and his leadership with various hospitality technology projects over the past 20 years, Frank Wolfe, CAE, CEO of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), will be inducted into the International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame. The induction will take place at the 2011 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) Keynote Session on Tuesday, June 21 at 8:30 a.m. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-05-26a.htmlThu, 26 May 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 5, 2011) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced today that its inaugural Asian Hospitality Technology Education Conference (AHTEC@HOFEX) will gather hospitality experts and professionals from more than 10 countries. Illustrating the rapidly evolving technology market in Asia, topics discussed at the conference include the cloud, social media, data security, ERP systems, using technology to bridge the generation gap and many more. AHTEC@HOFEX, produced in conjunction with Hong Kong Exhibition Services Ltd (HKES) and Pertlink, is co-located with HOFEX May 12 - 13, 2011 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-05-05a.htmlThu, 05 May 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 3, 2011) — Industry professionals — representing more than 7,500 hotels, payment processors, consultants, resorts and QSAs — recently met in Dallas, Texas to discuss data security and PCI compliance at the HFTP PCI Compliance Roundtable. Hosted by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and chaired by Jeremy Rock, CHTP, president of RockIT Group, the meeting was the first of its kind to attempt to bring together all segments of the hospitality industry to enhance data security and discuss potential resolutions to the ongoing issue of PCI compliance. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-05-03a.htmlTue, 03 May 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 2, 2011) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) will honor Brian L. Hightower, CHTP, as the 2011 CHTP (Certified Hospitality Technology Professional) of the Year during the Opening Session of the 2011 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) on Monday, June 20. In its 14th year, the CHTP of the Year honors the individual that scored the highest on the CHTP certification exam in a given year.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-05-02a.htmlMon, 02 May 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (April 4, 2011) – Addressing the most complex challenges in the 21st century, former Managing Editor of WIRED Magazine Peter Leyden speaks on "The Next Tech Paradigm Shift " during the Tuesday, June 21 general session of the 2011 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®). HITEC 2011 is June 20-23 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-04-04a.htmlMon, 04 Apr 2011Austin, Texas USA (March 29, 2011) — Addressing current hospitality controller issues, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) Club and Hotel Controllers Conference education program is stacked full of hot finance topics like internal control reviews, new IRS employment tax audit initiatives, PCI compliance, government matters and more. The conference, co-located with the 2011 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), is June 20-22 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-03-29a.htmlTue, 29 Mar 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (March 21, 2011) – Current leadership books lack any discussion of what a leader needs to know now about technology to be effective going forward. Scott Klososky explains how to lead effectively in the information age with his speech "A Technology Infused Leader" during the closing session of the 2011 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®). The closing session is Thursday, June 23 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-03-21a.htmlMon, 21 Mar 2011WASHINGTON, CHICAGO, and AUSTIN (March 15, 2011) – Three major hotel industry associations, including the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), Hotel Technology Next Generation (HTNG), and Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) today issued the following joint statement to hotels regarding organized cyber crime attacks on credit card data. It identifies actions that hotels – and not their system vendors – need to take immediately in order to minimize their vulnerabilities and to avoid the potential for hundreds of thousands of dollars in costs and fines that typically result when just a single hotel system is breached. The three associations play pivotal roles in educating hoteliers and hotel IT professionals on critical issues, and in analyzing and addressing them, and represent critical constituencies of General Managers, Controllers, and IT executives at brands, management companies, and hotels. “Our decision to address this jointly is directly related to the magnitude of the threat,” said Joe McInerney, CEO of AH&LA. “We don’t want to dilute the message by saying different things; we all agree on the key steps hotels need to take,” said Frank I. Wolfe, CAE, CEO of HFTP. “Credit card crime is the top issue for hotel company chief information officers (CIOs) today, but they can’t address it effectively without the help of every General Manager and Controller,” said Douglas Rice, CEO of HTNG.This alert is not intended in any way to suggest that hotels should not adhere to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS), which is the best way to avoid being breached. But these standards are complex and often misunderstood, and take time and money to implement. Hotels that have not yet started their PCI compliance can use this information to help focus their initial efforts. Those who think that they don’t need to do anything about PCI because their vendor provides a PCI compliant system will learn that this is not possible, and that there are key actions they still need to manage themselves.STATEMENT ON CREDIT CARD SECURITYCyber criminals are systematically attacking systems that store credit card data, including Point-of-Sale and Property Management Systems. The criminal organizations are highly structured and integrated with the world’s organized crime rings. Detailed forensic analysis by law enforcement agencies and specialized private-sector security practices, as well as by security departments at major hotel groups around the world, leave little doubt that the attacks on hotels are highly targeted and effective. Many hoteliers believe they are not vulnerable because they use Point-of-Sale and Property Management Systems that have been validated as conforming to the latest PCI security standards. Unfortunately this is far from the case. Even such validated systems can be vulnerable if the hotel operates them in an unsecured manner. Leading forensics firms agree that the most important security measures are those that keep cyber criminals from getting inside the hotel network in the first place. Once inside, there are many ways for them to steal the data, even if the PMS or POS system itself is secure. In most cases, the hotel, not the vendor, is responsible for preventing unauthorized people from gaining access to their system. This is the hole that is most frequently exploited by the criminals. Even when a national hotel brand or management company provides network security for the hotel, the local property remains in control of important elements. We urge every General Manager and every Controller to understand that there are three specific actions that they – not their vendors – must take in order to reduce their hotel’s vulnerability to credit card theft. These actions alone will not guarantee your hotel will not be breached. They may not stop a breach that is already in progress. But according to the Verizon Business/US Secret Service report from 2010, 96 percent of breaches would have been stopped had these measures been in place.Many brands and management companies do not perform these functions for hotels. Those that do, generally do not (often cannot) do them all. Your corporate IT department should be able to tell you, very specifically, which things they have done; you will need to address the others.The three actions are:Eliminate EVERY default password on EVERY machine on your network – server, workstation, router, firewall, and any other device that has a password. The most important machines to check are the ones you think are NOT vulnerable, such as a PC on an engineer’s desk for monitoring building systems, or the PC in the parking garage attendant’s office, or the one in a closet running your keycard system. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-03-15a.htmlTue, 15 Mar 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (February 23, 2011) — For two decades Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) has honored innovative individuals behind technology-driven developments in the hospitality industry with the International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame. The association continues this tradition by accepting nominations for the 2011 honoree. The newest inductee will be recognized at the Tuesday general session of HITEC 2011 (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference®) on June 21 in Austin, Texas. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-02-23a.htmlWed, 23 Feb 2011 http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-02-10a.htmlThu, 10 Feb 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (January 26, 2011) – After 15 years, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced that the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) will return to Baltimore, Md. in 2012. The conference will be June 25 – 28, 2012 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Md. HITEC, produced by HFTP, is the world's largest hospitality technology exposition and conference. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-01-26a.htmlWed, 26 Jan 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (January 25, 2011) – As a new value-added service, 2011 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) exhibitors will receive a complimentary observation and written evaluation of their exhibit in action during the show. The program, called E³ — Exhibiting Effectiveness Evaluation, aims to foster and support excellence and continual improvement in the exhibit hall, resulting in an improved experience for attendees. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-01-25a.htmlTue, 25 Jan 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (January 21, 2011) – Recognizing the growing demands of the hospitality professional and their need to develop new skill sets, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is once again hosting the HFTP Development Conference. The conference, held March 14-15 at the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas, Nev., offers quality education and networking that emphasizes technology, human resources and leadership development. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-01-21a.htmlFri, 21 Jan 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (January 5, 2011) – Planning is underway for several education programs for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) conferences, including the Club and Hotel Controllers Conference and Annual Convention & Tradeshow. The Education Advisory Council, a group of hospitality leaders, is designing programs for both conferences that address the important issues and needs of the hospitality finance and technology industries. Hospitality professionals are encouraged to submit education presentations to the Education Advisory Council. The deadlines for submission include January 15, 2011 for Club and Hotel Controllers Conference and February 11, 2011 for Annual Convention & Tradeshow. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-01-05a.htmlWed, 05 Jan 2011Austin, Texas, USA (January 4, 2011) — After recently launching HFTP University (HFTP-U), the program is kicking off its educational opportunities with Technology Knowledge Share seminars focusing on Microsoft SharePoint. Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), along with Datanamics, are offering the Microsoft SharePoint seminars for free to members and for a nominal fee for nonmembers. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2011-01-04a.htmlTue, 04 Jan 2011AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (December 16, 2010) – With a diverse range of job functions, hospitality professionals often spend a significant amount of their time on tasks unrelated to their job title. Recognizing these growing demands of the hospitality professional and their need to develop new skill sets, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is once again hosting the HFTP Development Conference. The conference, held March 14-15 at the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas, Nev., offers quality education and networking that emphasizes technology, human resources and leadership development. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-12-16a.htmlThu, 16 Dec 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (December 14, 2010) – Attendee registration and the Housing Bureau for the 2011 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) are now available online at HITEC.org. HITEC 2011, a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is the world's largest hospitality technology exposition and conference. The conference is June 20-23 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas USA. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-12-14a.htmlTue, 14 Dec 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (November 17, 2010) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), announces its new conference — Asian Hospitality Technology Education Conference (AHTEC@HOFEX). The new conference is designed to deliver to the Asian hospitality industry a direct vehicle for expert perspectives on the evolving technology market. The conference will be in conjunction with HOFEX, produced by Hong Kong Exhibition Services Ltd (HKES), which has a specialized technology area within its exposition that complements the conference. AHTEC@HOFEX will be May 12 - 13, 2011 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-11-17a.htmlWed, 17 Nov 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (November 12, 2010) – Thomas G. Smith, CHAE, of Pewaukee, Wis., was recently installed as global president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association's 2010 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in San Diego, Calif. Smith is chief financial officer for the Westmoor Country Club in Brookfield, Wis.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-11-12e.htmlFri, 12 Nov 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (November 12, 2010) – Lisa Funk, CHAE was recently installed as global vice president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association's 2010 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in San Diego, Calif. She is the controller at Alexis Hotel in Seattle, Wash.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-11-12d.htmlFri, 12 Nov 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (November 12, 2010) – Raman P. Rama, CHA, CHTP, CHAE, was recently installed as global treasurer of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association's 2010 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in San Diego, Calif. Rama is vice president and CTO/CIO of JHM Hotels in Greenville, S.C. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-11-12c.htmlFri, 12 Nov 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (November 12, 2010) – Jerry Trieber, CPA, CHAE, CFE, CFF, was recently installed as global secretary of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association's 2010 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in San Diego, Calif. Trieber is director of field accounting for Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. in Fairfax, Va. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-11-12b.htmlFri, 12 Nov 2010Price has been a member of HFTP since 1997. He is a frequent speaker at HFTP educational conferences, presenting his popular "I.T. Boot Camp" and "Be the You, You Want to Be" sessions. While serving as the ProLinks committee chair, he helped develop HFTP's ProLinks online communities, which provides online topic-based discussions, as well as education sessions. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-11-12a.htmlFri, 12 Nov 2010Austin, Texas, USA (November 9, 2010) — Broadening the technology training opportunities for members, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) announces its partnership with Datanamics to form the new HFTP University (HFTP-U). Datanamics is a leading information technology solutions and education firm that has specialized in the hospitality sector for over 30 years. The training program is a one-stop resource to provide high level, technical and end user training for the hospitality industry with a comprehensive curriculum ranging from subject matter expertise to certifications. “Datanamics is proud to be selected as HFTP-U's training partner,” said Terrence McGowan, president of Datanamics. “We are delighted to provide HFTP the ability to offer a broader range of technical training solutions to complement their existing programs. With this new range of options, HFTP-U is now better positioned to assist hospitality professionals in achieving their professional development goals and obtain greater knowledge for career advancement opportunities.”  http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-11-09a.htmlTue, 09 Nov 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS (October 20, 2010) – Nearly 600 Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) members and other hospitality industry professionals recently gathered for HFTP's 58th Annual Convention & Tradeshow. The convention was held October 11 – 14 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, Calif. Attendees celebrated the association's successful year with a convention full of targeted education sessions, numerous networking opportunities, access to leading suppliers at the tradeshow and awards to various individuals and chapters.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-10-20a.htmlWed, 20 Oct 2010Austin, Texas, USA (September 28, 2010) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) President Terry Price, CHAE, CHTP, CPA, CIO of the Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa, announced today a new initiative to assist the hospitality industry with payment card industry (PCI) compliance. The initiative — a PCI Compliance Task Force and Roundtable — will ultimately result in a best practices document that both industry professionals and credit card companies can use to better understand how PCI compliance is impacting the industry and bring about dialogue between all parties.“During Hospitality Upgrade’s recent CIO Summit, it became apparent that an initiative of this type was long overdue,” said Price. “HFTP decided to put our resources behind the project since we are the only global organization in hospitality that represents both finance and the technology professionals.”HFTP’s plan is to formulate a task force panel of CFOs, CIOs and Security Data Experts from hotel enterprises and pair them with experts from credit card companies. This group will formulate a draft document of best practices that will then be presented during an HFTP-sponsored Roundtable later this year for comment. Following the Roundtable, a final document will be published and presented to the industry.“We continue to hear that PCI compliance requirements are not being communicated appropriately,” said Frank Wolfe, CAE, CEO of HFTP. “Our intent is to bring together representatives from the different types of enterprises involved and organize appropriate responses that ensure clarity and attainable compliance. Because these requirements touch all types of hospitality enterprises, we are asking for volunteers from all over the industry to assist us in this endeavor.”Industry professionals who wish to volunteer to participate in this project can e-mail HFTP at pcicompliance@hftp.org.HFTP, Austin, Texas, USA and Maastricht, The Netherlands, founded in 1952, is the global professional association for financial and technology personnel working in hotels, clubs and other hospitality-related businesses. HFTP provides first class educational opportunities, research, and publications to members around the globe including, the premiere hospitality technology conference HITEC — founded in 1972. HFTP also awards the only hospitality specific certifications for accounting and technology — the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) and the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) designations. HFTP was founded in the USA as the National Association of Hotel Accountants. ### http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-09-28a.htmlTue, 28 Sep 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (September 15, 2010) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) Vice President Tom Smith, CFO of the Westmoor Country Club, announced today the formation of a HITEC Executive Vendor Advisory Council. The council consists of members who were chosen through a lottery of executive vendors whose companies participated in HITEC 2010. The purpose of the HITEC Executive Vendor Advisory Council is to provide input and advice into education, trends and topics for industry wide White Papers. In addition, the council will act as a strategic “brain trust” for not only assisting HFTP with marketing HITEC, but also with the HITEC Advisory Council to develop educational topics for HITEC 2011. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-09-15a.htmlWed, 15 Sep 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (September 8, 2010) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) will honor Jason Hizer, CHAE, as the 2010 CHAE ( Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive ) of the Year during Tuesday's General Session at HFTP's Annual Convention & Tradeshow. In its 27th year, the CHAE of the Year honors the individual that scored the highest on the CHAE certification exam in a given year. The Annual Convention & Tradeshow is October 11-14, 2010 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, Calif. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-09-08a.htmlWed, 08 Sep 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (September 2, 2010) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announces Atlanta, Ga. as the host city of the 2011 HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow. HFTP's Annual Convention & Tradeshow offers attendees a way to find cost-effective solutions to their current work challenges, stay informed on the hottest hospitality industry topics, expand their network, increase their professional value and become empowered. The 2011 convention will be October 19-22 at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta, Ga. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-09-02a.htmlThu, 02 Sep 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS (August 25, 2010) — For his dedication to Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and his tireless work educating its members, Steve Doherty, CHAE, CHTP will be awarded posthumously the 2010 Paragon Award. The prestigious Paragon Award recognizes individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to both HFTP and the hospitality industry. Doherty will be honored at HFTP's 2010 Annual Convention & Tradeshow held October 11-14 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, Calif. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-08-25a.htmlWed, 25 Aug 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS (August 18, 2010) – To assure top-notch education sessions, exciting exhibits and useful networking opportunities, the planning for HITEC 2011 has already begun. Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) recently announced the 2011 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) Advisory Council, with returning council co-chairs Cindy Estis Green, CEO of The Estis Group and Allison Morris, CHTP, senior IT manager for Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. HITEC 2011 is slated for June 20– 23 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-08-18a.htmlWed, 18 Aug 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS (August 11, 2010) – Offering attendees a one-stop shop for hospitality education, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) 2010 Annual Convention & Tradeshow education program covers the full spectrum of a complex work environment. The convention is October 11 – 14 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel in San Diego, Calif. It offers attendees a way to find cost-effective solutions to their current work challenges, stay informed on the hottest hospitality industry topics, expand their network, increase their professional value and become empowered. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-08-11a.htmlWed, 11 Aug 2010Austin, Texas USA (June 30, 2010) — Nearly 200 professionals gathered to discuss current hospitality finance issues at Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) Club and Hotel Controllers Conference. The conference, co-located with the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), was June 22-23 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. It included an extended education schedule with two full days of education, and HITEC-related benefits like access to the largest hospitality technology exposition and an expanded group of peers to network with.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-06-30a.htmlWed, 30 Jun 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS (June 29, 2010) –  Exploring the integration of current technology trends within the hospitality industry, the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) was attended by over 4,500 hospitality professionals — a 23 percent increase from HITEC 2009. The conference addressed important issues, including social media, mobile technology, convergence, in-room entertainment and more. HITEC 2010, a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), was held June 21–24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. It offered a one-stop shop for essential education, access to experts and hospitality technology vendors, networking with top leaders in the industry and the resources to find cost-effective ways to improve company bottom lines.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-06-29a.htmlTue, 29 Jun 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS USA (June 22, 2010) — The brand new version of the hands-on exhibit GUESTROOM 20X makes its debut today, illustrating the possibilities for the guestroom as it evolves with the growth of technology integration. The model room is on display June 22-24 at the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. This newest version takes lead with travelers’ increased use of personal electronic devices and the Internet as a central resource for entertainment and information. With connected guests, hotels can efficiently deliver guest services, including guestroom entry, entertainment, environmental controls, navigation and so much more. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-06-22a.htmlTue, 22 Jun 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (June 17, 2010) —  A new iPhone® mobile application, or “app,” is now available for a free download in advance of the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC). Featuring the conference schedule, exhibitor information, maps and more, the app offers customized conference content for attendees. There is also a mobile Internet version which can be used for Android®, Blackberry® and other Internet capable devices. HITEC starts next week, June 21 – 24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-06-17a.htmlThu, 17 Jun 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS (May 27, 2010) – Along with the largest hospitality technology trade show and a top-notch education program, HITEC 2010® (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference) offers the opportunity for attendees to network with colleagues and exhibitors during the HITEC Welcome Reception on Monday, June 21 at the Rosen Centre. The Welcome Reception begins at 6 p.m., immediately following the HITEC Opening Session with notorious fraudster Frank Abagnale, Jr. The former con artist extraordinaire, whose crimes inspired the memoir and movie Catch Me If You Can, is one of the world's most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement and secure documents. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-05-27a.htmlThu, 27 May 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS (May 25, 2010) – Along with its prevention of pirate exhibitors devaluing the conference, HITEC 2010® (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference) is educating attendees about housing pirates. A housing pirate is an unauthorized housing provider that often claims a vague affiliation with a conference and offers reduced rates to attendees. Only the official HITEC Housing Bureau can guarantee room reservations. To ensure attendees have time to make hotel room reservations, the HITEC Housing Bureau is extending its deadline to May 28. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-05-25a.htmlTue, 25 May 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS (May 20, 2010) – Covering the full spectrum of a complex work environment, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has announced the education program for the 2010 HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow. The convention is October 11 – 14 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel in San Diego, Calif. It offers attendees a way to find cost-effective solutions to their current work challenges, stay informed on the hottest hospitality industry topics, expand their network, increase their professional value and become empowered. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-05-20a.htmlThu, 20 May 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 18, 2010) – When Nick Price, global CIO/CTO of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, joined the hospitality technology industry in 2000, he recognized the need for vendor partnerships to be developed in order to address industry needs for well-designed, interoperable, customer-centric systems. For his innovative approach to hotel technology and his influence in bringing hospitality technology vendors together, Nick Price will be inducted into Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame. The induction will take place at the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC ®) General Session on Tuesday, June 22 at 8:30 a.m. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-05-18a.htmlTue, 18 May 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS (May 17, 2010) – To maintain its high value, plans for preventing pirate exhibitors (also known as Outboarders or Suitcasers) at HITEC 2010® (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference) have been established for the upcoming show. It is common for unaffiliated or non-exhibiting vendors to take advantage of the show's popularity by promoting their wares leading up to and near the show, or on the exhibit hall floor in an unofficial capacity. Some plan product demonstrations and similar events to "steal" attendees from conference organizers and supporters. Such practices weaken the show's worth to its supporters and organizers. The producer, HFTP® (Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals), is enacting preventive measures to restrain pirate exhibitors, including rules prohibiting unofficial companies from associating themselves with HITEC, stepping-up security and increasing awareness of the issue among HITEC constituents and official HITEC hotels. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-05-17a.htmlMon, 17 May 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 11, 2010) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) will honor Simon J. Hulme, CHTP, as the 2010 CHTP (Certified Hospitality Technology Professional) of the Year during the Opening Session of the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) on Monday, June 21. In its 13th year, the CHTP of the Year honors the individual that scored the highest on the CHTP certification exam in a given year. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-05-11a.htmlTue, 11 May 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 5, 2010) — From the hottest hospitality technology products to finding solutions to technology issues, the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) focuses on the latest in hospitality technology. The conference is June 21-24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Attendees that register by May 14 can save $100 on the full conference registration fee. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-05-05a.htmlWed, 05 May 2010Austin, Texas (April 27, 2010) — Adding even more value to its education program, the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) is including two new Microsoft training sessions to its Monday, June 21 schedule. Partnering with Datanamics, which specializes in IT training, HITEC will now offer “How to Save, Integrate and Grow with Technology” and “Understanding Technology Certifications.” The conference, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is June 21–24, 2010 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-04-27a.htmlTue, 27 Apr 2010Austin, Texas USA (April 22, 2010) — Former Disney Executive Dennis Snow is scheduled to speak about how careful orchestration is needed to deliver world-class customer service during the closing session of 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) on June 24. Snow will also discuss with attendees his extensive experience in customer service, which he built through his 20 years with the Walt Disney World Company. The conference, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is June 21-24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-04-22a.htmlThu, 22 Apr 2010Austin, Texas USA (April 16, 2010) — Addressing current hospitality controller issues, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) Club and Hotel Controllers Conference now includes an extended schedule with two full days of education sessions. The conference, co-located with the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), is June 22-23 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-04-16a.htmlFri, 16 Apr 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (April 9, 2010) — Offering insight into developing a career and being a leader in the hospitality industry, Frank Wolfe, CAE, CEO of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), and Emily Wolfe, a freelance paralegal, spoke last week at the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management Leadership Series. The leadership series is designed to bring local, national and international executives to the Hilton College to speak and expose the students to both the thoughts and advice of leaders in different sectors of the hospitality industry. Preceding the class was a luncheon with some of the student leaders where they had the opportunity to ask questions in a one-on-one environment. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-04-09a.htmlFri, 09 Apr 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS USA (March 24, 2010) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced today that Microsoft is the patron sponsor of GUESTROOM 20X, a futuristic guestroom featuring the hospitality industry's most innovative technologies. The exhibit debuts at the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), the world's largest hospitality technology exposition and conference. HITEC 2010, produced by HFTP, is June 21–24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. USA.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-03-24a.htmlWed, 24 Mar 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (March 22, 2010) – The 2008 HFTP Compensations & Benefits Survey shows hospitality professionals have a diverse range of job functions, spending up to 40 percent of their time on tasks unrelated to their job title. Recognizing these growing demands of the hospitality professional, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) recently held its brand new HFTP Development Conference. The conference, held March 15-16 at the InterContinential Hotel in New Orleans, La., offered quality education and networking that emphasized technology for the non-IT professional, human resources and leadership development.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-03-22a.htmlMon, 22 Mar 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (March 3, 2010) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) relies on the collective vision, knowledge and experience of its members to help make the association the best it can be for its members and the industry. HFTP is encouraging members to become more involved with HFTP by being a part of its leadership. The association is currently seeking out members for officer and director positions on the 2010-2011 HFTP Board of Directors. Completed applications are due to HFTP by March 17, 2010. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-03-03a.htmlWed, 03 Mar 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (March 2, 2010) – With over 700 million people actively engaging through social media, this is an opportunity hospitality professionals can not ignore. During his general session "I'm Going to Tweet You Up" at the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), trendsetter Michael Tchong will explore the latest social networking trends and discuss its importance in the hospitality technology industry. HITEC 2010, a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is June 21-24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. USA. After his successful general session at HITEC 2008, Tchong brings new material and insight into the latest social media trends that are highlighted in his e-book Social Engagement Marketing. "The hospitality industry is constantly evolving to keep up with what customers expect in terms of technology," said Frank Wolfe, CAE, CEO of HFTP. "As a noted trend analyst, Michael Tchong is a valuable resource that can help hospitality professionals use the benefits of social networking to tap into customer expectations."http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-03-02a.htmlTue, 02 Mar 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (February 24, 2010) – Learning how to share the knowledge gained during the 2010 European Hospitality Technology Educational Conference (EHTEC) stood as a central theme throughout the recently-held conference, assisting delegates navigating through the complex hospitality technology world. EHTEC 2010, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), included two full days of focused technology education and various networking opportunities with peers and vendors from 30 countries. The conference was February 14-16 at the Amsterdam Hilton in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-02-24a.htmlWed, 24 Feb 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (February 18, 2010) — For two decades Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) has honored innovative individuals behind technology-driven developments in the hospitality industry with the International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame. The association continues this tradition by accepting nominations for the 2010 honoree(s). Up to two nominees will be selected and recognized at the Tuesday general session of HITEC 2010 (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference®) on June 22 in Orlando, Fla. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-02-18a.htmlThu, 18 Feb 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (February 12, 2010) – Recognizing the growing demands of the hospitality professional, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has created the HFTP Development Conference. This one-and-a-half day conference offers quality education and networking that emphasizes technology for the non-IT professional, human resources and leadership development. The conference is March 15-16, 2010 at the InterContinental Hotel in New Orleans, La. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-02-12a.htmlFri, 12 Feb 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (February 11, 2010) – United Nations World Tourism Organization's (UNWTO) John Kester is scheduled to provide a tourism and travel update during the Closing Session of the 2010 European Hospitality Technology Educational Conference (EHTEC). As head of the Market Trends and Competitiveness Section of the World Tourism Organization — located in Madrid, Spain — Kester monitors short-term and long-term trends in tourism; marketing and promotional techniques; and competiveness as formulated in the General Programme of Work of UNWTO. EHTEC 2010, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is February 14-16 at the Amsterdam Hilton in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-02-11a.htmlThu, 11 Feb 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (February 5, 2010) – Hospitality technology products and solutions are all in one location at the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®). The conference and exhibition provides easy access to vendors and experts for those looking for new technology and those needing to make the best of what they already have. Qualified buyers can take advantage of this smart business opportunity with complimentary exhibit hall passes, now available. HITEC 2010, a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is the world's largest hospitality technology exposition and conference, with an approximately 150,000 square foot exhibit hall. It is June 21-24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. USA. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-02-05a.htmlFri, 05 Feb 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (January 27, 2010) – Delegates representing at least 27 countries are expected to gather soon at the 2010 European Hospitality Technology Educational Conference (EHTEC). The conference, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), offers two full days of focused technology education and various networking opportunities with peers and vendors. It is February 14-16 at the Amsterdam Hilton in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Attendees must register by January 29 to receive the lowest registration rates available.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-01-27a.htmlWed, 27 Jan 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (January 19, 2010) — Maintaining a competitive edge is essential for success as the economy recovers. Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) educational conferences help hospitality professionals build business with relevant education programs on hospitality finance and technology, and valuable networking opportunities. Learn current industry trends, best practices from experts and have a dialogue with those in similar situations. Schedules and registration for each are now available at www.hftp.org. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-01-19a.htmlTue, 19 Jan 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (January 13, 2010) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and the GUESTROOM 20X Task Force, a group of hospitality technology leaders and experts, are searching for the latest and near-future technologies for the newest version of GUESTROOM 20X. The 2010 version of GUESTROOM 20X, a special exhibit showcasing the most innovative technologies for the guestroom, debuts at the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) June 22-24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. USA. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-01-13a.htmlWed, 13 Jan 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS USA (January 12, 2010) – Providing quality education at a regional level, four Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) chapters are joining forces for the Fourth Annual HFTP Mid-South Atlantic Regional Conference. HFTP's Charlotte-Blue Ridge, Central Virginia, South Carolina and Central Carolina Chapters are hosting hospitality finance and technology professionals from the region for education and networking. The conference is February 19-20 at the Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, N.C. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-01-12a.htmlTue, 12 Jan 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (January 8, 2010) – Attendee registration and the Housing Bureau for the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is now available online at HITEC.org. HITEC 2010, a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is the world's largest hospitality technology exposition and conference. The conference is June 21-24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. USA. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-01-08a.htmlFri, 08 Jan 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (January 6, 2010) – Balancing education and interactive discussion on solutions for the European hospitality industry, the 2010 European Hospitality Technology Educational Conference (EHTEC) Advisory Council has created a program that reflects the immediate needs of hospitality technology professionals. EHTEC 2010, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), offers two full days of focused technology education and various networking opportunities with peers and vendors. The conference is February 14-16 at the Amsterdam Hilton in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Registration is now available online. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2010-01-06a.htmlWed, 06 Jan 2010AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (December 22, 2009) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced that the 2011 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) will be June 20-23 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. HITEC, produced by HFTP, is the world's largest hospitality technology exposition and conference. It offers a unique combination of top-notch hospitality technology education, led by industry peers and experts and an unparalleled trade show showcasing the latest hospitality technology products and services. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-12-22a.htmlTue, 22 Dec 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (December 14, 2009) – Planning is underway for several education programs for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) conferences, including the Club and Hotel Controllers Conference and Annual Convention & Tradeshow. The Education Advisory Council, a group of hospitality leaders, is designing programs for both conferences that address the important issues and needs of the hospitality finance and technology industries. Hospitality professionals are encouraged to submit education topic suggestions to the Education Advisory Council. The deadlines for submission include January 15, 2010 for Club and Hotel Controllers Conference and February 12, 2010 for Annual Convention & Tradeshow. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-12-14a.htmlMon, 14 Dec 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (November 16, 2009) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) representatives will educate attendees this week on hospitality technology during the 4th Annual BAHA (British Association of Hospitality Accountants) one-day conference and exhibition. The conference — entitled "The Essential Toolkit for Managing the Bottom Line" — is Thursday, November 19 at the Sofitel Hotel, London Heathrow at Terminal 5.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-11-16a.htmlMon, 16 Nov 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (November 11, 2009) – Planning has begun for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) 2010 European Hospitality Technology Educational Conference (EHTEC). The EHTEC Advisory Council, a group of global hospitality experts, are designing a program that tackles tough technology issues prominent in Europe. EHTEC 2010 is February 14-16 at the Amsterdam Hilton in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Registration is now available online.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-11-11a.htmlWed, 11 Nov 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (November 9, 2009) – Frank Abagnale, Jr., one of the world's most respected authorities on the subjects of forgery, embezzlement and secure documents, is slated to discuss fraud prevention at the opening session of the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®). Abagnale will provide insight into his life as the notorious imposter and fraudster of the 1960s, a story told in the award-winning movie Catch Me If You Can. The presentation is June 21, 2010 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. USA. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-11-09a.htmlMon, 09 Nov 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 29, 2009) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and the GUESTROOM 20X Task Force, a group of hospitality technology leaders and experts, are searching for the latest and near-future technologies for the newest version of GUESTROOM 20X. The 2010 version of GUESTROOM 20X, a special exhibit showcasing the most innovative technologies for the guestroom, debuts at the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) June 22-24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. USA. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-10-29a.htmlThu, 29 Oct 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 13, 2009) – Recognizing the important roles chapters play in the association, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) recently honored several chapters for their contributions. The Chapter of the Year awards were given to the chapters that showcased HFTP's principles best throughout the year, while the Chapter Choice Award was given to the chapter with the best chapter success story. The chapters were honored during the HFTP 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow, held in Las Vegas, Nev. last month. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-10-13a.htmlTue, 13 Oct 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 12, 2009) – Terry L. Price CHAE, CHTP, CPA was recently installed as global president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association's 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nev. Price is the chief information officer at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa in Asheville, N.C. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-10-12e.htmlMon, 12 Oct 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 12, 2009) – Thomas G. Smith, CHAE, was recently installed as global vice president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association's 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nev. Smith is chief financial officer for the Westmoor Country Club in Brookfield, Wis. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-10-12d.htmlMon, 12 Oct 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 12, 2009) – Lisa Funk, CHAE was recently installed as global treasurer of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association's 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nev. She is the college business administrator for the Conrad N. Hilton College at the University of Houston in Houston, Texas. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-10-12c.htmlMon, 12 Oct 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 12, 2009) – Raman P. Rama, CHA, CHTP, CHAE, was recently installed as global secretary of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association's 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nev. Rama is vice president and director of IT and Telecom for JHM Hotels in Greenville, S.C.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-10-12b.htmlMon, 12 Oct 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 12, 2009) – Jules A. Sieburgh, CHTP was recently installed as global immediate past president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association's 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nev. He is a hospitality consultant with O'Neal Consultants in Bethesda, Md. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-10-12a.htmlMon, 12 Oct 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (September 29, 2009) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) recently held its 57th Annual Convention & Tradeshow at the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas, Nev. Over 600 attendees gathered to celebrate the association's successful year with a convention full of targeted education sessions, numerous networking opportunities, access to leading suppliers at the tradeshow and awards to various individuals and chapters. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-09-29a.htmlTue, 29 Sep 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (September 11, 2009) – For their hard work and dedication to hospitality higher education and Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), Agnes L. DeFranco, Ed.D., CHAE and Stephen M. LeBruto, CPA, CHAE, Ed.D. will be honored with the 2009 Paragon Award during HFTP's 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow. Both will receive the award during the Opening Session on September 17 at the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas, Nev. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-09-11a.htmlFri, 11 Sep 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (Sept 3, 2009) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow offers attendees a way to find cost-effective solutions to their current work challenges, stay informed on the hottest industry topics, expand their network, increase their professional value and become empowered. The convention's education program focuses on empowering attendees professionally to assure success in the workplace. In addition to three general sessions, the education schedule includes industry-specific concurrent sessions, along with several bonus educational opportunities. The 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow is September 16 – 19 at the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas, Nev. HFTP's 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-09-03a.htmlThu, 03 Sep 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (August 27, 2009) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) will honor Tony Kopp, CPA, CHAE, as the 2009 CHAE (Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive) of the Year during Thursday's General Session at HFTP's Annual Convention & Tradeshow. In its 26th year, the CHAE of the Year honors the individual that scored the highest on the CHAE certification exam in a given year. The Annual Convention & Tradeshow is September 16 – 19, 2009 at the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas, Nev. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-08-27a.htmlThu, 27 Aug 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (August 26, 2009) – DirectTV is showcasing Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) on the program 21st Century Business, hosted by General Norman Schwarzkopf. The segment features Frank Wolfe, CAE, CEO of HFTP, discussing how HFTP provides hospitality professionals with new, creative ideas about the future of technology and finance. The show will air at 8 a.m. ET Monday through Friday on DirectTV channel 98 during the weeks of August 24 – 28, September 14 – 18 and October 5 – 9. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-08-26a.htmlWed, 26 Aug 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (August 13, 2009) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) Advisory Council are seeking topic proposals for HITEC 2010 education conference. The topic proposal deadline is August 31, 2009. HITEC, produced by HFTP, is June 21-24, 2010 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. USA. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-08-13a.htmlThu, 13 Aug 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (August 6, 2009) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) recently announced a change in schedule for the 2010 Annual Convention & Tradeshow. The new schedule changes the conference to a Monday through Thursday event instead of the previous Wednesday through Saturday schedule. HFTP's Annual Convention & Tradeshow offers attendees a way to find cost-effective solutions to their current work challenges, stay informed on the hottest hospitality industry topics, expand their network, increase their professional value and become empowered. The 2010 convention will be October 11 - 14, 2010 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, Calif.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-08-06a.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (July 30, 2009) — From empowering attendees to tackling the hottest industry topics, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow offers a vast spectrum of education. This year's education program includes 53 educational opportunities, six more than last year. Along with three general sessions, the education program includes industry-specific, concurrent session tracks — club, hotel, general, technology and leadership unlimited. The 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow is September 16 – 19 at the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas, Nev. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-07-30a.htmlThu, 30 Jul 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (July 16, 2009) — With budgets tight and spending minimal, it can be hard to find the funding for continuing education, which is essential to surviving difficult economic times. To combat those hurdles, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is offering a New to Industry Education Scholarship for HFTP's 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow . The selected recipient of this scholarship is eligible to receive a limited travel expense reimbursement and one full conference complimentary registration to attend the convention. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-07-16a.htmlThu, 16 Jul 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (July 13, 2009) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is currently accepting nominations for the prestigious Paragon Award, which recognizes individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to both HFTP and the hospitality industry. Since 1999, 12 people have been recognized with a Paragon Award, and continuing with the tradition, HFTP honors this year’s winner(s) at the 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nev. Applications are due to the HFTP Global office by August 7. “The countless people involved with HFTP are the backbone of this association," said Jules Sieburgh, CHTP, HFTP global president, chair of the Paragon Award council and hospitality consultant for O'Neal Consultants. “It is important to recognize those who, not only give their time and talents towards the development of HFTP, but also create a legacy in the hospitality industry.” Past winners include Alice Banks, CHAE (1999); Henry "Buddy" Weeks, CHAE (1999); Frank Santos, CHAE, CHA (2000); Katherine Cavanagh, CHAE (2001); Raymond Schmidgall, Ph.D., CPA, CHAE (2002); Frank Wolfe, CAE (2002); Len Bartello, CPA, CHAE, CHTP (2003); John J. Cahill, CHA, CHTP (2004); Wendy Zurstadt, CPA, CHAE, CHTP (2005); Richard Braa, CHAE (2006); Robert Patasnick, CPA (2007); and George Glazer (2008). Paragon Award nominees can be HFTP members; representatives of industry-related associations, societies, trade publications; or leaders from hospitality businesses, educational institutions and other related disciplines. To be eligible for selection, an individual must first be nominated by someone who has worked with or is familiar with the nominated individual’s work. The nomination must then be seconded and accompanied by three supporting letters of recommendation. No more than two of the nominators/recommendation writers can be from the same employer, association (other than HFTP) or educational institution. The Paragon Award nomination form is available on the HFTP web site and is due to the HFTP Global office by August 7. A panel of industry experts selects the award winner(s), who will be recognized at the 2009 HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow. Online registration is now available for the Annual Convention & Tradeshow being held September 16-19 at the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas, Nev. The convention offers attendees a way to find cost-effective solutions to their current work challenges, stay informed on the hottest industry topics, expand their network, increase their professional value and become empowered. For more information about nominating an individual for the Paragon Award, contact the HFTP Membership Department at (800) 646-4387 or +1 (512) 249-5333 x19, or by e-mail at membership@hftp.org. HFTP, Austin, Texas, USA and Maastricht, The Netherlands, founded in 1952, is the global professional association for financial and technology personnel working in hotels, clubs and other hospitality-related businesses. HFTP provides first class educational opportunities, research and publications to more than 4,800 members globally, including the premiere hospitality technology conference HITEC, founded in 1972. HFTP also awards the only hospitality specific certifications for accounting and technology — the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) and the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) designations. HFTP was founded in the USA as the National Association of Hotel Accountants. For more information, visit www.hftp.org.  http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-07-13a.htmlMon, 13 Jul 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (July 8, 2009) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow offers high-quality education, networking opportunities, tradeshow and social events all at one luxurious location — The Green Valley Ranch Resort. With 90 percent of the rooms reserved for attendees, the resort provides an intimate and relaxing setting for the convention. The 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow is September 16 – 19 at the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas, Nev.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-07-08a.htmlWed, 08 Jul 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS (July 6, 2009) – To assure top-notch education sessions, exciting exhibits and useful networking opportunities, the planning for HITEC 2010 has already begun. Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) recently announced the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) Advisory Council, with council co-chairs Cindy Estis Green, managing partner of The Estis Group and Allison Morris, CHTP, president of ForEm Consultants. HITEC 2010 is slated for June 21 – 24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-07-06a.htmlMon, 06 Jul 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS (June 26, 2009) – The 2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) was attended by over 3,700 hospitality professionals. The conference addressed important hospitality technology issues, including the economy, social media, green practices, convergence and more. The conference, a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), was held June 22-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. It offered a one-stop shop for essential education, access to experts and hospitality technology vendors, networking with top leaders in the industry and the resources to find cost-effective ways to improve company bottom lines. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-06-26a.htmlFri, 26 Jun 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (June 16, 2009) – For its dedication to the private club industry, The BoardRoom Magazine is honoring Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) with the "Excellence in Achievement Award" for Association Program of the Year. Frank Wolfe, CAE, CEO of HFTP accepted the award on behalf of HFTP at the award ceremony at Boca West Country Club in Boca West, Fla. on June 14, 2009. Winners in each category will be featured in the September/October 2009 edition of The BoardRoom Magazine. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-06-16a.htmlTue, 16 Jun 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (June 11, 2009) – A group of senior-level industry leaders and related hospitality travel associations recently gathered at the Club Managers Association of America's (CMAA) headquarters in Alexandria, Va. to form a new council focused on the future of hospitality technology. The Hospitality Technology Strategic Initiatives Council (HTSIC) — spearheaded by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) and Hotel Technology Next Generation (HTNG) — addresses pressing industry needs as they relate to hospitality technology. The council works to identify industry initiatives, find the best possible homes for these initiatives and reduce duplicated efforts. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-06-11a.htmlThu, 11 Jun 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (June 4, 2009) – As the premier event for hospitality technology, the 2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) features the latest hot topics and trends in club technology. With a variety of exhibitors and education sessions, HITEC has something for everyone. HITEC 2009, a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is June 22-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-06-04a.htmlThu, 04 Jun 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 29, 2009) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and the GUESTROOM 20X Task Force, a group of hospitality technology leaders and experts, are announcing a schedule change for the GUESTROOM 20X project. The special exhibit, which displays the hospitality industry's most innovative technologies for the guestroom, is transforming from an annual project to releasing a new version of the model guestroom on alternating years. The next version of GUESTROOM 20X will be unveiled at the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-05-29a.htmlFri, 29 May 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 28, 2009) – With the worldwide economic downturn on the forefront of everyone’s minds, businesses across the globe are incorporating creative methods to work towards financial recovery. A panel of hospitality technology experts, representing large to small properties, discuss the state of the hospitality industry and the economy during the 2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) General Session "Useful Tech Weapons for Economic Battles." The session is Tuesday, June 23 at 8:30 a.m. at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. USA. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-05-28a.htmlThu, 28 May 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS USA (May 27, 2009) – Recognizing innovation in the hospitality technology industry, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) recently announced it will be inducting Cindy Estis Green, managing partner of The Estis Group, and A.L. (Tom) Giannopoulos, chairman, president and CEO of MICROS Systems, Inc. into the International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame. The inductions take place at the 2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC ®) General Session on Tuesday, June 23 at 8:30 a.m. Spanning 30 years, Cindy Estis Green has focused her career at the intersection of technology and marketing for the hospitality industry as a leader, consultant, educator, speaker and author. She was selected for induction based on her innovative ways of using technology for marketing in the hospitality industry.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-05-27a.htmlWed, 27 May 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 22, 2009) – While addressing how to keep ahead during a tough economy, the June Club and Hotel Controllers Conference also covers issues such as taxes, internal controls, legal matters, technology and more. The conference is co-located with the 2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) and produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®). It is scheduled for June 23–24 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-05-22a.htmlFri, 22 May 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 21, 2009) – As chairman, president and CEO of MICROS Systems, Inc., A.L. (Tom) Giannopoulos has had a profound impact on the hospitality industry. For his leadership in expanding MICROS into one of the leading software companies in the hospitality industry, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) inducts Giannopoulos into the International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame. Also inducted this year is Cindy Estis Green, managing partner of The Estis Group. The inductions take place at the 2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC ®) General Session on Tuesday, June 23 at 8:30 a.m. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-05-21b.htmlThu, 21 May 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 21, 2009) – Spanning 30 years, Cindy Estis Green has focused her career at the intersection of technology and marketing for the hospitality industry as a leader, consultant, educator, speaker and author. For her innovative ways of using technology for marketing in the hospitality industry, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) inducts Cindy Estis Green into the International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame. Also inducted this year is MICROS Chairman, President and CEO A.L. (Tom) Giannopoulos. The inductions take place at the 2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC ®) General Session on Tuesday, June 23 at 8:30 a.m. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-05-21a.htmlThu, 21 May 2009Austin, Texas USA (May 13, 2009) — Over 50 hospitality professionals gathered at Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) Second Annual Asian Hospitality Finance and Technology Conference this week. During the conference, hospitality professionals discussed a range of pertinent financial and technology topics as they searched for solutions to industry challenges. The 2009 Asian conference was held May 11–12 at UNLV–Singapore in Singapore.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-05-13a.htmlWed, 13 May 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 12, 2009) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) will honor Kjell Olsson, CHTP, as the 2009 CHTP (Certified Hospitality Technology Professional) of the Year during the Opening Session of the 2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) on Monday, June 22. In its 12th year, the CHTP of the Year honors the individual that scored the highest on the CHTP certification exam in a given year. HITEC 2009 is June 22-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif.   Olsson is area director of IT for WHM, LLC which is the management company for LXR Luxury Resorts. Based at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa, he has held various positions at the hotel since 1992, working his way up from night audit clerk. He currently is responsible for IT of several WHM, LLC properties in the Florida area. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-05-12a.htmlTue, 12 May 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 8, 2009) – From the hottest hospitality technology products to finding solutions to technology issues, the 2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) focuses on the latest in hospitality technology. The conference is June 22-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. Attendees that register by May 15 can save $100 on the full conference registration fee.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-05-08b.htmlFri, 08 May 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 8, 2009) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) recently announced that Lisa Funk, CPA, CHAE, is the new global secretary of HFTP. She is the director of financial operations for Willows Lodge in Woodinville, Wash. and has over 11 years of leadership in the hospitality industry. Her range of knowledge includes experience in country clubs, athletic clubs and hotels. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-05-08a.htmlFri, 08 May 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 6, 2009) — GUESTROOM 20X travels to Hong Kong this week to educate senior-level professionals on the future of guestroom technology. The special project, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), showcases the most innovative technologies for the guestroom. HFTP Global President Jules Sieburgh, CHTP, hospitality consultant for O'Neal Consultants, presents a portable presentation of the guestroom during the Technology Forum, managed by Pertlink and co-located with HOFEX 2009 on May 7. HOFEX is May 6-9 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre in Hong Kong. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-05-06a.htmlWed, 06 May 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 1, 2009) — All in one place, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow offers attendees a way to find cost-effective solutions to their current work challenges, stay informed on the hottest industry topics, expand their network, increase their professional value and become empowered. The 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow is September 16 – 19 at the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas, Nev.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-05-01a.htmlFri, 01 May 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS (April 30, 2009) – To maintain its high value, plans for preventing pirate exhibitors (also known as Outboarders or Suitcasers) at HITEC 2009® (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference) have been established for the upcoming show. It is common for unaffiliated or non-exhibiting vendors to take advantage of the show’s popularity by promoting their wares leading up to and near the show, or on the exhibit hall floor in an unofficial capacity. Some plan product demonstrations and similar events to "steal" attendees from conference organizers and supporters. Such practices weaken the show’s worth to its supporters and organizers. The producer, HFTP® (Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals), is enacting preventive measures to restrain pirate exhibitors, including rules prohibiting unofficial companies from associating themselves with HITEC, stepping-up security and increasing awareness of the issue among HITEC constituents and official HITEC hotels. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-04-30a.htmlThu, 30 Apr 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (April 29, 2009) – The 2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) Buyer's Guide, now available on HITEC.org, offers a valuable planning tool that is useful before, during and after the show. The Buyer's Guide offers visitors a number of search functions, information on each exhibitor and an easy-to-navigate, real-time floor plan. HITEC 2009, a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is June 22-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. USA.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-04-29a.htmlWed, 29 Apr 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS (April 24, 2009) - Throughout the months of May and June, professionals in the hospitality financial and technology industries receive an added bonus when they join Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®). The global association, in conjunction with its chapters, is holding a special membership recruitment campaign which offers any new member joining HFTP a $100 USD registration discount to the 2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), held June 22-25, 2009 in Anaheim, Calif. New members receive this discount on top of the already discounted member registration fee.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-04-24b.htmlFri, 24 Apr 2009Austin, Texas USA (April 24, 2009) — Offering valuable education opportunities for over 55 years, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) continues to branch out across the globe with its Second Annual Asian Hospitality Finance and Technology Conference. During the hard economic times currently hitting the Asian marketplace, as well as the global marketplace, it is imperative hospitality professionals stay abreast of the important financial and technology issues. The 2009 Asian conference, May 11–12 at UNLV–Singapore in Singapore, covers a range of pertinent topics for hospitality professionals and offers the opportunity to find solutions to industry challenges.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-04-24a.htmlFri, 24 Apr 2009Austin, Texas USA (April 20, 2009) – From the hottest hospitality technology topics to surviving the current economy, the 2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) education program focuses on how technology applications are applied to the hospitality industry. HITEC 2009, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is June 22-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-04-20a.htmlMon, 20 Apr 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (April 17, 2009) – Stressing the importance of developing digital relationships as part of company strategies, Terry Jones, founder and former CEO of Travelocity.com and former CIO of Sabre, Inc. opens the 2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) on Monday, June 22 at 4 p.m. with his session "Building Digital Relationships." HITEC 2009, a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is June 22-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. USA. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-04-17a.htmlFri, 17 Apr 2009Austin, Texas USA (April 16, 2009) – The 2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) exhibit hall offers the latest hospitality technology solutions and products that can reduce costs, attract customers and help employees. In the exhibit hall, attendees can take advantage of meeting with the hospitality technology industry’s prominent vendors and practitioners, all in one place. HITEC 2009, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is June 22-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-04-16a.htmlThu, 16 Apr 2009Austin, Texas USA (April 9, 2009) – Budgets are tight right now, but traveling to the 2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is affordable thanks to various travel deals. Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of HITEC, have negotiated airline, ground transportation and entertainment discounts for HITEC attendees. Access to the discount codes can be found on HITEC.org. HITEC 2009 is June 22-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-04-09a.htmlThu, 09 Apr 2009Austin, Texas USA (April 8, 2009) — Focusing on hospitality issues prominent in the Asian region, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is hosting the Second Annual Asian Hospitality Finance and Technology Conference. The boutique conference is a specially-designed education conference for hospitality finance and technology professionals working in the Asian marketplace. The conference is May 11–12 at UNLV–Singapore in Singapore. Online registration is now available on the HFTP web site. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-04-08a.htmlWed, 08 Apr 2009Austin, Texas USA (April 6, 2009) – Broadening the education and networking opportunities, the HITEC Advisory Council is adding a series of Roundtable discussions to the 2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) schedule. The roundtables, held Monday, June 22 from 2 – 3:30 p.m., are an open forum where attendees can ask experts specific questions or share their knowledge on various hospitality technology topics as they network at each table. HITEC 2009, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is June 22-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-04-06a.htmlMon, 06 Apr 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (March 31, 2009) — Developments in hospitality technology have lead to ease of management, better customer service and the ability to accommodate the modern amenities sought by guests. The driving forces behind this constantly evolving field are the professionals who dedicate their careers towards its development. Through the International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) recognizes individuals who have made a significant impact in this area.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-03-31a.htmlTue, 31 Mar 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (March 30, 2009) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and the GUESTROOM 20X Task Force, a group of hospitality technology leaders and experts, are announcing a schedule change for the GUESTROOM 20X project. The special exhibit, which displays the hospitality industry's most innovative technologies for the guestroom, is transforming from an annual project to releasing a new version of the model guestroom on alternating years. The next version of GUESTROOM 20X will be unveiled at the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-03-30a.htmlMon, 30 Mar 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (March 26, 2009) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is launching the education program for its 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow with the announcement of its three general session presentations — each designed to empower attendees professionally. The three general sessions, presented each morning of the convention by experienced speakers, cover gaining a competitive advantage, maximizing your time and infusing humor into the work environment. In addition to the general sessions, the education program offers industry-specific, concurrent session tracks — club, hotel, general, technology and leadership unlimited. The 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow is September 16 – 19 at the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas, Nev.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-03-26a.htmlThu, 26 Mar 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (March 24, 2009) – Over 100 hospitality professionals gathered last week, March 16 – 17, at the Westin Tampa Harbour Island in Tampa, Fla. for the popular Club and Hotel Controllers Conference, a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®). The thematic thread of discussion was how to keep ahead during a tough economy, but conference-goers also attended educational sessions addressing important industry issues such as taxes, internal controls, legal matters and technology. Held twice-annually, this was the first of 2009, with the second conference scheduled for June 16-17 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-03-24b.htmlTue, 24 Mar 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (March 24, 2009) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is now accepting applications through April 4, 2009 for its Board of Directors, a group that helps shape the association. The combined experience and vision of the board is key to HFTP's accomplishments, and the HFTP Board encourages members to contribute their talents by being a part of its leadership process. The association is currently seeking out members for the 2009 Nominating Committee and for officer and director positions for the 2009-2010 HFTP Board of Directors. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-03-24a.htmlTue, 24 Mar 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 17, 2009) — Increasing its complimentary continuing education, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has created a new series of webinars that step outside the hospitality industry and provide helpful tools to improve motivation, organization, communication and other skills required in the workplace and beyond. The Personal Enrichment Series includes four live webinars throughout the year and offers one CPE credit for attending each event. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-03-17a.htmlTue, 17 Mar 2009Austin, Texas USA (March 12, 2009) — Addressing current hospitality controller issues, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) Club and Hotel Controllers Conference include general sessions discussing a topic on everyone's minds right now — surviving tough times in business. The conferences, held twice a year, are March 16-17 at the Westin Tampa Harbour Island in Tampa, Fla. and June 23-24 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-03-12a.htmlThu, 12 Mar 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 10, 2009) — Tough times call for tough decisions and strategies, and Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is taking a proactive position by offering a series of online resources on smart exhibiting. The resources, designed to help companies survive and thrive during the current recession, are available for free to exhibitors of the 2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), produced by HFTP.  HITEC exhibitors have access to a live web cast on March 11, 2009, presented by an exhibit marketing expert, as well as a series of articles designed to help exhibitors excel during trade show hours. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-03-10a.htmlTue, 10 Mar 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (March 9, 2009) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) will participate as a supporter and exhibitor at the 12th Annual International Hotel Investment Forum. HFTP will be on hand to discuss the latest in the hotel finance industry with over 1,900 delegates from 50+ countries. The conference is March 9-11 at the InterContinental in Berlin, Germany. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-03-09a.htmlMon, 09 Mar 2009Austin, Texas USA (March 3, 2009) — Offering quality education and networking around the world, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is planning the Second Annual Asian Hospitality Finance and Technology Conference. The boutique conference is a specially designed education conference for hospitality finance and technology professionals working in the Asian marketplace. The conference is May 11–12 at UNLV–Singapore in Singapore. Online registration is now available on the HFTP web site. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-03-03a.htmlTue, 03 Mar 2009Austin, Texas USA (March 2, 2009) — Helping to keep the hospitality industry active during times of economic distress, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) encourages hospitality professionals to take advantage of HFTP’s online Career Center. Through the Career Center, HFTP members are able to post and apply for hospitality finance and technology jobs around the world.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-03-02a.htmlMon, 02 Mar 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (February 26, 2009) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) relies on the collective vision, knowledge and experience of its members. HFTP is encouraging members to become more involved with HFTP by being a part of its leadership process. The association is currently seeking out members for the 2009 Nominating Committee and for officer and director positions for the 2009-2010 HFTP Board of Directors. Completed applications are due to HFTP by March 18, 2009. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-02-26a.htmlThu, 26 Feb 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS USA (February 24, 2009) – The Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) has published a resource developed in collaboration with Hospitality Financial and Technical Professionals (HFTP). Understanding Club Finances, a 340-page print manual, features the information and tools required to fully comprehend all financial aspects of clubs. It uses real-life scenarios and examples from the club and hospitality industries to illustrate clearly the concepts addressed in the text. Steering clear of financial and accounting jargon to facilitate use by nonfinancial staff, the resource covers internal controls, cash flow statements, budgeting and profit planning, operating costs, audits, labor expenses, tax issues and more. Understanding Club Finances was written by a group of leaders in the club finance field and was reviewed by an HFTP task force.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-02-24a.htmlTue, 24 Feb 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (February 20, 2009) — With budgets tight and spending minimal, it can be hard to find the funding for continuing education, which is essential to surviving difficult economic times. To combat those hurdles, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is offering a New to Industry Education Scholarship — one each for the HFTP Club and Hotel Controllers Spring Conference, HITEC 2009 and the HFTP 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow. The selected recipients of these scholarships are eligible to receive a limited travel expense reimbursement and one full conference complimentary registration to attend the specified conference.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-02-20a.htmlFri, 20 Feb 2009Austin, Texas (February 19, 2009) – Providing quality education at a regional level, three Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) chapters are joining forces for the Third Annual Carolina's Conference. HFTP's Central Carolina, Charlotte-Blue Ridge and South Carolina Chapters are hosting hospitality finance and technology professionals from the Carolina region for education and networking. The conference is February 20-21 at the Marriott Charleston in Charleston, S.C. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-02-19a.htmlThu, 19 Feb 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (February 18, 2009) — The key to surmounting economic challenges is to keep on top of current industry trends, learn best practices from experts and have a dialogue with those in similar situations. Hospitality professionals can gain such advantages at Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP®) educational conferences, featuring relevant education programs on hospitality finance and technology, as well as valuable networking opportunities. Schedules and registration for each are now available at www.hftp.org.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-02-18a.htmlWed, 18 Feb 2009Austin, Texas (February 16, 2009) – In response to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) proposal to move towards an adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the Research Institute of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) has published a white paper discussing its impact on the hospitality industry. The piece, “The Path to IFRS Conversion” was published in HFTP’s bi-monthly magazine, The Bottomline, and is also available on the HFTP web site. Coverage focuses on a roundtable discussion, hosted by HFTP in November 2008, between senior-level financial executives from major lodging companies who explored the impact of such a change. Discussion revolved around the proposed change to IFRS, as well as how it would affect the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI), a widely-used accounting standard throughout the lodging industry.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-02-16a.htmlMon, 16 Feb 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (February 13, 2009) — Developments in hospitality technology have lead to ease of management, better customer service and the ability to accommodate the modern amenities sought by guests. The driving forces behind this constantly evolving field are the professionals who dedicate their careers towards its development. Through the International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) recognizes individuals who have made a significant impact in this area.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-02-13a.htmlFri, 13 Feb 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (February 10, 2009) — As experts and leaders in the hospitality industry, several Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) members authored articles for the recently-released The Hotel Yearbook 2009. Sponsored by HFTP, The Hotel Yearbook is a forward-looking publication written entirely by hospitality industry insiders, executives and observers. In its third year, the publication offers articles looking at industry trends from a variety of perspectives: geographic markets, industry segments, management functions and techniques, as well as highlighting companies and individuals expected to play a high-profile role throughout the year.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-02-10a.htmlTue, 10 Feb 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (February 5, 2009) — In line with its goal to be the source for hospitality financial information, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is sponsoring a series of education sessions at the upcoming CMAA World Conference on Club Management and Golf Industry Show, February 5 – 10 in New Orleans, La. The series of HFTP-sponsored sessions focus on club finance and tax issues, with a majority presented by HFTP members. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-02-05a.htmlThu, 05 Feb 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (February 4, 2009) — Networking and idea-sharing thrived at the third-annual 2009 European Hospitality Technology Educational Conference (EHTEC), covering a wide spectrum of European hospitality technology issues. Despite an uncertain start because of storm-related travel delays in Europe, prominent hospitality professionals gathered in Amsterdam to give insight into an extensive range of topics from how to profit from hospitality trends to adapting to the Millennial Generation. A service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), 2009 EHTEC was February 2 – 4, 2009 at the Amsterdam Hilton in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-02-04b.htmlWed, 04 Feb 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (February 4, 2009) – GUESTROOM 20X, a special project showcasing the most innovative technologies for the guestroom, travels to Poland for the first time during Hotel Profit magazine's Hospitality Today and Tomorrow Conference. Frank Wolfe, CAE, CEO of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) - producers of GUESTROOM 20X, will present a portable presentation of the guestroom along with insight into guests' expectations for technology during his session "Technology and Equipment in the Hotel of the Future." Hospitality Today and Tomorrow is March 26, 2009 in Warsaw, Poland. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-02-04a.htmlWed, 04 Feb 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (February 3, 2009) – IDEO's Chief Technology Officer, Doug Solomon, illustrates how IDEO's innovative, customer-centric techniques apply to the hospitality industry during the Closing Session of the 2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®). The session is Thursday, June 25. HITEC 2009, a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is the world's largest hospitality technology exposition and conference held June 22-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. USA. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-02-03a.htmlTue, 03 Feb 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS USA (January 29, 2009) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) Education Advisory Council has designed an education program for the Club and Hotel Controllers Conferences that address current hospitality controller issues. High on the list of important topics addressed is the status of the economy. The conferences are scheduled for March 16 – 17 at the Westin Tampa Harbour Island in Tampa, Fla. and June 23 – 24 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. Registration and the full conference schedule are available online. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-01-29a.htmlThu, 29 Jan 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (January 28, 2009) — Featured sessions at the 2009 European Hospitality Technology Educational Conference (EHTEC) cover a wide spectrum of European hospitality technology issues. Prominent hospitality professionals give insight into an extensive range of topics from how to profit from hospitality trends to adapting to the Millennial Generation. A service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), 2009 EHTEC is from 2 – 4 February 2009 at the Amsterdam Hilton in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Registration is available online.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-01-28a.htmlWed, 28 Jan 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (January 21, 2009) — Michael Gray, general manager of the Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, is scheduled to speak Tuesday 3 February during a featured session at the 2009 European Hospitality Technology Educational Conference (EHTEC). With over 40 years of industry experience, Gray was named the 2007 UK Hotelier of the Year by Caterer & Hotelkeeper magazine and recently oversaw a major restoration to the Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill. A service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), EHTEC 2009 is from 2–4 February 2009 at the Amsterdam Hilton in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Registration is available online.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-01-21a.htmlWed, 21 Jan 2009 AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (January 13, 2009) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and the GUESTROOM 20X Task Force, a group of hospitality technology leaders and experts, are searching for the latest and near-future technologies for the newest version of GUESTROOM 20X. The 2009 version of GUESTROOM 20X, a special exhibit showcasing the most innovative technologies for the guestroom, debuts at the 2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) June 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. USA.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2009-01-13a.htmlTue, 13 Jan 2009AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (December 18, 2008) – For the third year, hospitality professionals gathered to discuss essential Caribbean hospitality issues at Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) Caribbean Finance and Technology Professionals Conference. The conference focused on hot finance and technology topics in the Caribbean region. The conference was held December 7-9, 2008 at the luxurious Rose Hall Resort & Spa, a Hilton Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-12-18a.htmlThu, 18 Dec 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (December 17, 2008) – Registration and the full conference schedule for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP®) 2009 European Hospitality Technology Educational Conference (EHTEC) is now available online. The EHTEC Advisory Council, a group of global hospitality experts, designed a program that addresses tough technology issues prominent in Europe. EHTEC 2009 is February 2-4, 2009 at the Amsterdam Hilton in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-12-17a.htmlWed, 17 Dec 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (December 16, 2008) – The official Housing Bureau for the 2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is now accepting reservations. HITEC 2009, a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is June 22-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. USA. Hotel reservations, along with HITEC registration, are currently available on www.hitec.org. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-12-16a.htmlTue, 16 Dec 2008 AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (December 10, 2008) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP) Global President Jules Sieburgh, CHTP, announced at its December 7 Executive Committee Meeting that Frank I. Wolfe, CAE, has accepted HFTP's offer to remain at the helm of the association's management. Wolfe continues as HFTP's CEO through 2012, a job he has held since 1994. Wolfe started with the association in 1991 as its director of education. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-12-10a.htmlWed, 10 Dec 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (December 9, 2008) – Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett welcomed attendees during the Welcome Reception of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) Caribbean Finance and Technology Professionals Conference. For the third year, the conference gathers hospitality industry professionals to discuss important issues surrounding the Caribbean region. The conference runs December 7-9, 2008 at the luxurious Rose Hall Resort & Spa, a Hilton Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-12-09a.htmlTue, 09 Dec 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (November 24, 2008) – Providing more flexibility for attendees, online attendee registration for the 2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) opens earlier than ever. Register today on www.hitec.org. HITEC 2009, a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is the world's largest hospitality technology exposition and conference. The conference is June 22-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. USA. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-11-24a.htmlMon, 24 Nov 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (November 11, 2008) – Expanding opportunities for attendees during the conference, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announces schedule changes to the 2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC ®). In 2009 attendees have more time in the exhibit hall with extended show hours and the chance to wrap-up their experience at the new Closing Reception. HITEC, produced by HFTP, is June 22-25, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. USA. Online registration is available soon. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-11-11a.htmlTue, 11 Nov 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (November 4, 2008) – Continuing education opportunities around the world, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) will provide a visual and educational overview of the latest in hospitality technology at the upcoming 93rd Annual International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show® (IH/M&RS). HFTP offers a pavilion of GUESTROOM 20X technologies, along with two hospitality technology education sessions during the show. IH/M&RS is November 8-11 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-11-04a.htmlTue, 04 Nov 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 27, 2008) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced that the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) will be June 21-24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. HITEC, produced by HFTP, is the world's largest hospitality technology exposition and conference. It offers a unique combination of top-notch hospitality technology education, led by industry peers and experts and an unparalleled trade show showcasing the latest hospitality technology products and services.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-10-27a.htmlMon, 27 Oct 2008 AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 23, 2008) – Online registration is now available for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) Caribbean Finance and Technology Professionals Conference. For the third year, the conference gathers industry professionals to discuss important issues surrounding the Caribbean region. It is scheduled for December 7-9, 2008 at the luxurious Rose Hall Resort & Spa, a Hilton Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-10-23a.htmlThu, 23 Oct 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 22, 2008) – Representatives of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) address hot hospitality technology topics during education sessions at the upcoming 2008 BAHA Conference and IT Exhibition. The third annual conference is scheduled for November 5-6 at the Sofitel London Heathrow in London. The two-day conference, produced by the British Association of Hospitality Accountants (BAHA), includes informative sessions for finance and IT professionals.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-10-22a.htmlWed, 22 Oct 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 20, 2008) – Recognizing the important roles chapters play in the association, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) recently honored several chapters for their contributions. The Chapter of the Year awards were given to the chapters that do the best showcasing HFTP principles throughout the year, while the Chapter Choice Award was given to the chapter with the best chapter success story. The chapters were honored during the HFTP 2008 Annual Convention & Tradeshow, held in Nashville, Tenn. last month. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-10-20a.htmlMon, 20 Oct 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 14, 2008) – Starting next week, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is offering online educational opportunities twice a month through its ProLinks Webinars. The one-hour, live sessions are presented by the hospitality industry’s movers and shakers and cover topics ranging from HSIA to food and beverage cost controls to credit card processing requirements and much more. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-10-14a.htmlTue, 14 Oct 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 13, 2008) – Jules A. Sieburgh, CHTP, was recently installed as global president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association’s 2008 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Nashville, Tenn. He is a hospitality consultant with O’Neal Consultants in Bethesda, Md.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-10-13e.htmlMon, 13 Oct 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 13, 2008) – Terry L. Price CHAE, CHTP, CPA was recently installed as global vice president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association’s 2008 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Nashville, Tenn. Price is the executive IT manager at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa in Asheville, N.C. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-10-13d.htmlMon, 13 Oct 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 13, 2008) – Thomas G. Smith, CHAE, was recently installed as global treasurer of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association’s 2008 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Nashville, Tenn. Smith is chief financial officer for the Ozaukee Country Club in Mequon, Wis.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-10-13c.htmlMon, 13 Oct 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 13, 2008) – Barry Robertson, CHAE, CHA, FBAHA, was recently installed as global secretary of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association’s 2008 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Nashville, Tenn. He is a hospitality and gaming consultant, taking his hospitality career to seven countries in Europe, the Middle East, the Far East and North America. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-10-13b.htmlMon, 13 Oct 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 13, 2008) – Anna McFarland, CPA, CFE, CHAE, CHTP, was recently installed as the global immediate past president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association's 2008 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Nashville, Tenn. McFarland is vice president of finance and management reporting for Sofitel Luxury Hotels North America.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-10-13a.htmlMon, 13 Oct 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 9, 2008) – In response to the memberships' call for more regional association education, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is offering its final Regional Leadership Seminar on October 16 at the Langham, Boston Hotel in Boston, Mass. This is the third and final seminar in a series of special seminars held around the United States throughout 2008. With over 70 local chapters around the world, the seminar offers local chapters the opportunity to learn about global initiatives, resources available to chapters, leadership skills and more. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-10-09a.htmlThu, 09 Oct 2008View photos from the event here.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-10-08a.htmlWed, 08 Oct 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (September 24, 2008) – For his hard work and dedication to the hospitality industry and Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), George Glazer will be honored with the 2008 Paragon Award this week during HFTP's 2008 Annual Convention & Tradeshow. He will receive the award during the Opening Session on September 25 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-09-24a.htmlWed, 24 Sep 2008 AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (September 10, 2008) –  In response to last month's S.E.C. proposed IFRS Regulations, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is hosting an invitational roundtable to discuss how the changes could impact the hospitality industry's standard accounting systems. Top global hospitality financial leaders, along with accounting consulting firm representatives, will meet this fall at HFTP's Hospitality Finance Roundtable to discuss the implications of these changes on the hospitality industry.  Additionally, the roundtable will also address the industry's need for a more modern standard system of accounts.  Results from both of these topics will be published in a white paper from HFTP's Research Institute, based at the University of Houston’s Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management.  The white paper will be available to the industry mid December, 2008.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-09-10a.htmlWed, 10 Sep 2008The last night of the convention is the President's Evening, a black-tie optional event with dinner and dancing. Those not wanting to pack a tuxedo can rent one during the convention from Street Tuxedo. Arrangements have been made for Street Tuxedo to come to the Gaylord Opryland for fittings on Thursday, September 25 from 7:30-8:30 a.m. in room Belmont A. Visit www.streettuxedo.com for more information. The Annual Convention & Tradeshow includes targeted education sessions, numerous networking opportunities and access to leading suppliers at the tradeshow. Online registration or the conference is available at www.hftp.org. Visit the 2008 HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow web page for a schedule, details on the tradeshow and more. For more information about attending the 2008 Annual Convention & Tradeshow, send inquiries to education@hftp.org,  call (800) 646-4387 or +1 (512) 249-5333. HFTP, Austin, Texas, USA and Maastricht, The Netherlands, founded in 1952, is the global professional association for financial and technology personnel working in hotels, clubs and other hospitality-related businesses. HFTP provides first class educational opportunities, research, and publications to more than 4,800 members globally including, the premiere hospitality technology conference HITEC--founded in 1972. HFTP also awards the only hospitality specific certifications for accounting and technology ---the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) and the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) designations. HFTP was founded in the USA as the National Association of Hotel Accountants. For more information, visit www.hftp.org.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-09-04a.htmlThu, 04 Sep 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (August 27, 2008) – Planning has begun for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP®) 2009 European Hospitality Technology Educational Conference (EHTEC). The EHTEC Advisory Council, a group of global hospitality experts, are designing a program that tackles tough technology issues prominent in Europe. EHTEC 2009 is February 2-4, 2009 at the Amsterdam Hilton in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-08-27a.htmlWed, 27 Aug 2008The Annual Convention & Tradeshow offers an exceptional education conference with presentations by experts representing all segments of the hospitality industry. The three general sessions uncover numerous methods to improve the work environment, while the five concurrent education session tracks — club, hotel, general, technology and leadership unlimited — allow attendees to discuss hot industry topics and learn how to continually build their careers. A total of 20 CPE points may be earned for participation in the entire convention. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-08-13a.htmlWed, 13 Aug 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (August 8, 2008) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and the 2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC ®) Advisory Council are seeking education topic proposals for HITEC 2009. The topic proposal deadline is August 27, 2008. HITEC, produced by HFTP, is June 22-25, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. USA. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-08-08a.htmlFri, 08 Aug 2008http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-07-30a.htmlWed, 30 Jul 2008http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-07-24a.htmlThu, 24 Jul 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS USA (June 24, 2008) - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of the 2008 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), recently announced the winners of the FAVE Awards, a program that identifies HITEC attendees' favorite booth designs and technology solutions. Award winners in the three categories were announced at HITEC’s closing session, on Thursday, June 19. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-06-24a.htmlTue, 24 Jun 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS USA (June 19, 2008) – The 2008 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) was attended by over 5,200 hospitality professionals from around the world. Held June 16-19 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas, the exposition and conference had 300+ exhibiting companies, 40+ education sessions, special exhibits and recognition for several hospitality industry professionals. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-06-19b.htmlThu, 19 Jun 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS USA (June 19, 2008) – After a successful third year at Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced a new name for its innovative model hotel room exhibit. GUESTROOM 2010 will now be called G2X (GUESTROOM 20X). http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-06-19a.htmlThu, 19 Jun 2008AUSTIN,TEXAS (June 18, 2008) – To assure top-notch education sessions, exciting exhibits and useful networking opportunities, the planning for HITEC 2009 has already begun. Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) recently announced the 2008-2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) Advisory Council, with Scot Campbell, vice president of business solutions for CityCenter MGM Mirage Inc., as the council chair. HITEC2009 is slated for June 22-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim,Calif. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-06-18a.htmlWed, 18 Jun 2008http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-06-09a.htmlMon, 09 Jun 2008http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-06-06a.htmlFri, 06 Jun 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (June 3, 2008) – Utilizing both his creative mind and scientific background, Fraser Hickox has been at the forefront of guest room technology for over 20 years. For his leading-edge approach to technology in the hospitality industry, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) inducts Fraser Hickox into the International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame. The induction takes place at the 2008 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC ®) General Session on Tuesday, June 17 at 8 a.m. HITEC is June 16-19 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-06-03a.htmlTue, 03 Jun 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 28, 2008) – Addressing important hospitality financial industry topics, the June Club and Hotel Controllers Conference covers issues in technology, legality, fraud, human resources and more. The conference is co-located with the 2008 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) and produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®). It is scheduled for June 17-18 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-05-28a.htmlWed, 28 May 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 23, 2008) – In response to airlines’ recently announced checked-luggage fees, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is encouraging participants attending the 2008 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC ®) to dress in business casual attire. HITEC, produced by HFTP, is June 16-19 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-05-23a.htmlFri, 23 May 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 22, 2008) – Recognizing exhibitors for their technologies and booth design, attendees at the 2008 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) once again have the opportunity to vote for their favorites through the HITEC FAVE Awards. HITEC is June 16-19 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. HITEC 2008 online registration is available at HITEC.org through June 9. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-05-22a.htmlThu, 22 May 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 21, 2008) – In response to the memberships' call for more regional association education, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is offering another opportunity for members to attend a Regional Leadership Seminar on June 18 at 1 p.m. at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. The seminar is co-located with the 2008 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) and focuses on leadership skills necessary for successful chapter management, as well as provides a forum to discuss new ideas and innovations. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-05-21a.htmlWed, 21 May 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 19, 2008) – When picking a hotel, travelers often rely on the eyes and ears of those that have gone before them. Whether it's the traditional hotel rating system of diamonds and stars or an online message board of previous patrons, what others have to say has great influence on travelers picking a hotel. The Closing Session of the 2008 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) on Thursday, June 19 addresses issues of hotel rating systems with a panel of representatives from well-known rating companies, including mystery hotel reviewers revealing their identity. HITEC 2008, a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is June 16-19 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-05-19a.htmlMon, 19 May 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 15, 2008) – As the premier event for hospitality technology, the 2008 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) features the latest hot topics and trends in club technology. With a variety of exhibitors and education sessions, HITEC has something for everyone. HITEC 2008, a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is June 16-19 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-05-15a.htmlThu, 15 May 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 13, 2008) – The 2008 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) Buyer's Guide, now available on HITEC.org, offers a valuable planning tool that is useful before, during and after the show. The Buyer's Guide offers visitors a number of search functions, extensive information on each exhibitor and an easy-to-navigate, real-time floor plan.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-05-13a.htmlTue, 13 May 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 6, 2008) – May 9, the attendee early registration deadline for the 2008 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), is quickly approaching. Attendees that register by May 9 can save $100 on the full conference registration fee. Attendee online registration is available at HITEC.org through June 9. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-05-06a.htmlTue, 06 May 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 1, 2008) – With over 80 attendees representing nine countries, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) first Asian conference — the Asian Hospitality Finance and Technology Conference — was recently held in Singapore. The boutique conference, co-located with FHA 2008 (Food&HotelAsia), was a specially designed education conference for hospitality finance and technology professionals in the region. The conference, sponsored by Easy (Ez) Revenue Management Solutions, was held 23 April through 25 April 2008 at the Singapore Expo Center. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-05-01a.htmlThu, 01 May 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (April 30, 2008) – The 2008 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) officially kicks off with two technology experts speaking about current challenges and trends in the technology industry. The Opening Session for HITEC 2008 is Monday, June 16 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-04-30a.htmlWed, 30 Apr 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS (April 29, 2008) – To maintain its high value, plans for preventing pirate exhibitors (suitcasers) at HITEC 2008® (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference) have been established for the upcoming show. It is common for unaffiliated or non-exhibiting vendors to take advantage of the show’s popularity by promoting their wares leading up to and near the show, or on the exhibit hall floor in an unofficial capacity. Such practices weaken the show’s worth to its supporters and organizers. The producer, HFTP® (Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals), is enacting preventive measures to restrain pirate exhibitors, including rules prohibiting unofficial companies from associating themselves with HITEC and stepping-up security and increasing awareness of the issue among HITEC constituents and official HITEC hotels.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-04-29a.htmlTue, 29 Apr 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (April 24, 2008) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) first Asian conference — the Asian Hospitality Finance and Technology Conference — kicked off this week in Singapore. The boutique conference, co-located with FHA 2008 (Food&HotelAsia), hosted hospitality finance and technology professionals representing nine countries who gathered for the specially designed education conference. As part of an arrangement with FHA 2008, delegates also participated in an exciting trade show of 3,300+ exhibitors. The conference, sponsored by Easy (Ez) Revenue Management Solutions, continues through 25 April 2008 at the Singapore Expo Center. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-04-24a.htmlThu, 24 Apr 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (April 21, 2008) – Along with association-wide conferences around the world organized by the global headquarters of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), local chapters host regional conferences for its members. These conferences allow attendees to receive professional education important to specific regions and networking with local professionals. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-04-21a.htmlMon, 21 Apr 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (April 10, 2008) – With Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) first Asian conference — the Asian Hospitality Finance and Technology Conference — right around the corner, HFTP and attendees are gearing up for a specially designed education conference and an exciting trade show both located within arm's reach of each other. The conference, sponsored by Easy (Ez) Revenue Management Solutions, is co-located with FHA 2008 (Food&HotelAsia) on 23-25 April 2008 at the Singapore Expo Center. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-04-10b.htmlThu, 10 Apr 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (April 10, 2008) — The Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) Education Advisory Council is putting together a strong education program which uncovers numerous methods to improve your work environment and allows attendees to get up to speed on current topics in hospitality finance and technology. The education program includes three general sessions which reveal ideas on maximizing your professional potential, along with industry-specific concurrent session tracks — club, hotel, general, technology and leadership unlimited. The 2008 Annual Convention & Tradeshow, a service of HFTP, is September 24-27 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-04-10a.htmlThu, 10 Apr 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (April 3, 2008) — After a successful inaugural year, the supplier education sessions return for the 2008 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®). The special sessions provide education relevant to all attendees and bring together the suppliers and consumers in an educational environment. HITEC 2008, a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is June 16-19 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-04-03a.htmlThu, 03 Apr 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (April 2, 2008) – Addressing important hospitality financial industry topics, professionals met at Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) March Club and Hotel Controllers Conference. With over 130 in attendance, the conference covered issues in technology, legality, fraud, human resources and more. The first conference was March 17-18 at the Westin San Diego in San Diego, Calif., with a second conference scheduled for June 17-18 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-04-02a.htmlWed, 02 Apr 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (April 1, 2008) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) will honor Ian Cole, CHTP, as the 2008 CHTP (Certified Hospitality Technology Professional) of the Year during the Opening Session of the 2008 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) on Monday, June 16. In its 11th year, the CHTP of the Year honors the individual that scored the highest on the CHTP certification exam in a given year. HITEC 2008 is June 16-19 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-04-01a.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (March 27, 2008) – Exhibit space for the 2008 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is sold out. A waiting list is available on a first-come, first-served basis for booth space. There are other opportunities to become involved with HITEC 2008, including space in the Club Technology Pavilion and submitting a technology for GUESTROOM 2010. HITEC 2008 is June 16-19 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-03-27a.htmlThu, 27 Mar 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (March 26, 2008) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) Greater New Orleans Chapter is teaming up with Carnival Cruises to provide a one-of-a-kind educational seminar, while raising money for a New Orleans nonprofit. This unique educational seminar aboard the Carnival Cruise Ship Fantasy is April 24-28, leaving from New Orleans and stopping in Cozumel, Mexico. The chapter is offering the educational seminar at no additional cost to the cruise. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-03-26a.htmlWed, 26 Mar 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (March 25, 2008) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and the GUESTROOM 2010 Task Force, a group of hospitality technology leaders and experts, are conducting a comprehensive global search for the hospitality industry's most innovative technologies to be exhibited in GUESTROOM 2010. The 2008 version of GUESTROOM 2010, a model hotel room featuring some of the latest and near-future technologies, will be unveiled at the 2008 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) and on display at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas June 17-19. Deadline for submitting a technology and supporting documentation—Friday, March 28—is quickly approaching. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-03-25a.htmlTue, 25 Mar 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (March 24, 2008) – Planning its first Asian conference—Asian Hospitality Finance & Technology Conference—Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has worked hard to create a conference fitted to Asian hospitality professionals. With assistance from the HFTP Asian Chapter, HFTP has organized an education conference that focuses on regional issues and hot topics in the hospitality industry. The conference, sponsored by Easy (Ez) Revenue Management Solutions, is co-located with FHA 2008 (Food&HotelAsia) on 23-25 April 2008 at the Singapore Expo Center. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-03-24a.htmlMon, 24 Mar 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (March 18, 2008) – Over 130 hospitality professionals gathered this week for the popular Club and Hotel Controllers Conference, a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®). The conference, held twice annually, addresses issues such as technology, legal, accounting policies/procedures and more. The first conference continues through today at the Westin San Diego in San Diego, Calif., with the second conference held June 17-18 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-03-18a.htmlTue, 18 Mar 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (March 14, 2008) – Providing useful information, the HITEC 2008 online forum on Who Is Who In Hospitality (WIWIH) allows attendees to interact, ask questions and prepare for the conference. HITEC (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference), a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is June 16-19 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. HITEC 2008 registration is currently available on www.hitec.org. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-03-14a.htmlFri, 14 Mar 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (March 13, 2008) – In response to the memberships' call for more regional association education, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is offering its first Regional Leadership Seminar on March 18 at the Westin San Diego in San Diego, Calif. The seminar, which immediately follows the March HFTP Club and Hotel Controllers Conference, focuses on leadership skills necessary for successful chapter management, as well as provides a forum to discuss new ideas and innovations. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-03-13a.htmlThu, 13 Mar 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (March 11, 2008) – Extending from its line up of popular education programs is Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP®) first-ever Asian Hospitality Finance & Technology Conference, sponsored by Easy (Ez) Revenue Management Solutions. The conference is co-located with FHA 2008 (Food&HotelAsia) on 23-25 April 2008 at the Singapore Expo Center.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-03-10b.htmlMon, 10 Mar 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (March 10, 2008) – Developments in hospitality technology have lead to ease of management, better customer service and the ability to accommodate the modern amenities sought by guests. The driving forces behind this constantly evolving field are the professionals who dedicate their careers towards its development. Through the International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) recognizes individuals who have made a significant impact in this area.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-03-10a.htmlMon, 10 Mar 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (March 3, 2008) – Online attendee registration for the 2008 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is now available on http://www.hitec.org. HITEC, a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is the world's largest hospitality technology exposition and conference. HITEC 2008 is June 16-19 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-03-03a.htmlMon, 03 Mar 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (February 28, 2008) – General sessions for the popular Club and Hotel Controllers Conferences, a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP®), tackle issues inhibiting personal and career growth. The first conference is March 17 - 18 at Westin San Diego in San Diego, Calif. The second conference is held June 17-18 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. Online registration is available now for both conferences.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-02-28a.htmlThu, 28 Feb 2008AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS (February 21, 2008) – Over 150 attendees from over 25 countries convened at the sold-out 2008 European Hospitality Technology Educational Conference (EHTEC) to address technology issues and network with exhibitors and colleagues. EHTEC, a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), was held at the Hilton Amsterdam Hotel in Amsterdam, The Netherlands 10 February - 12 February 2008. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-02-21a.htmlThu, 21 Feb 2008AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS (February 12, 2008) – Over 150 attendees from over 25 countries convened at the sold-out 2008 European Hospitality Technology Educational Conference (EHTEC). EHTEC, a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), continues through 12 February 2008 at the Hilton Amsterdam Hotel in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-02-12a.htmlTue, 12 Feb 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (February 11, 2008) – A new Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) student chapter was officially chartered at Lynn University School of Hospitality Management on February 7, with help from the HFTP Gold Coast Chapter. The formation of the chapter provides its students complimentary education, research and publications. It also provides students invaluable access to hospitality industry professionals for networking and mentoring. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-02-11a.htmlMon, 11 Feb 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (February 5, 2008) – In an effort to create a high-caliber education conference for the Asian region, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®)is seeking presentation ideas for HFTP’s first-ever Asian Hospitality Finance & Technology Conference. The conference is co-located with FHA 2008 (Food&HotelAsia) on 23-25 April 2008 at the Singapore Expo Center. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-02-05a.htmlTue, 05 Feb 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (February 1, 2008) –Only in its second year, registration for the 2008 European Hospitality Technology Educational Conference (EHTEC) is sold out. EHTEC, a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), will be 10-12 February  2008 at the Hilton Amsterdam Hotel in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-02-01a.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (January 24, 2008) – Addressing club- and hotel-specific topics, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP®) popular Club and Hotel Controllers Conferences will update financial professionals on the industry’s hottest issues. The conference, which is held twice annually, features identical education programs and will offer networking opportunities so attendees can discuss current issues with fellow colleagues.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-01-24a.htmlThu, 24 Jan 2008 EHTEChttp://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-01-23a.htmlWed, 23 Jan 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (January 22, 2008) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and the GUESTROOM 2010 Task Force, a group of hospitality technology leaders and experts, are conducting a comprehensive global search for the hospitality industry’s most innovative technologies to be exhibited in GUESTROOM 2010. The 2008 version of GUESTROOM 2010, a model guestroom of the future featuring some of the latest and near-future technologies for the modern hotel room, will be unveiled at the 2008 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) and will be on display at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas June 16-19. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-01-22a.htmlTue, 22 Jan 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (January 17, 2008) – Focusing on issues relevant to the European hospitality industry, the 2008 European Hospitality Technology Educational Conference’s (EHTEC) Advisory Council released the education sessions for the upcoming conference. EHTEC, a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), will be February 10-12, 2008 at the Hilton Amsterdam Hotel in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Online registration is available at www.ehtec.eu.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-01-17a.htmlThu, 17 Jan 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (September 25, 2007) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced today that the 2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) will be June 22-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-01-11a.htmlFri, 11 Jan 2008Click here to view the January 2008 Infoline.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-01-09a.htmlWed, 09 Jan 2008Featured Stories:http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-01-02b.htmlWed, 02 Jan 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (January 31, 2008) – The official housing bureau for the 2008 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is now accepting reservations. HITEC 2008, a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), will be June 16-19 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2008-01-01a.htmlTue, 01 Jan 2008AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (December 19, 2007) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP®) Second Annual Caribbean Hospitality Finance and Technology Professionals Conference was a success, with an over 50 percent increase in attendance from last year. The conference, produced by HFTP and sponsored by Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA), offered region-specific education and networking opportunities with vendors and colleagues. It was held December 10-11, 2007 at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-12-18a.htmlTue, 18 Dec 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (December 17, 2007) – With the aim of providing a channel for students in Asia to connect and learn from hospitality professionals, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) recently chartered a new student chapter in Singapore. The new HFTP Asia Student Chapter will be based at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Singapore Campus and will have strong ties with the HFTP Asia Chapter.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-12-12a.htmlWed, 12 Dec 2007ATLANTA (December 10, 2007) – Hospitality Upgrade, the leading technology magazine published for hotel, travel and foodservice professionals, announces the re-opening of the Hospitality Industry IT Benchmarking Survey. Based on feedback from industry leaders committed to the success of the project, the Survey will be re-released in a new format designed to broaden and encourage participation. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-12-10a.htmlMon, 10 Dec 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (November 30, 2007) – Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, will welcome guests to Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP®) Second Annual Caribbean Hospitality Finance and Technology Professionals Conference during the Welcome Reception on Monday, December 10. The conference focuses on regional topics of interest in the hospitality finance and technology fields. Online registration is still available for the conference, which is quickly approaching. The conference, produced by HFTP and sponsored by Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA), will take place December 10-11, 2007 at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-11-29a.htmlThu, 29 Nov 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (November 15, 2007) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP®) GUESTROOM 2010 was recently featured on Bloomberg Television, a 24-hour news channel that provides business and financial information and reaches millions of businesses and consumers throughout the world.  During a fourteen minute segment, Frank Wolfe, CEO, HFTP, was interviewed Monday, November 12 by Bloomberg TV’s In Focus host Brian Sullivan.  Click here to view the full version of the interview.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-11-15a.htmlThu, 15 Nov 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (November 14, 2007) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced today that the Second Annual Caribbean Hospitality Finance and Technology Professionals Conference will be relocated to the Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica, because of construction delays. The conference, which focuses on regional topics of interest in the hospitality finance and technology fields, is quickly approaching and hospitality professionals are encouraged to register online now at www.hftp.org. The conference, produced by HFTP and sponsored by Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA), will take place December 10-11, 2007. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-11-14a.htmlWed, 14 Nov 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (November 12, 2007) – Long lines and packed crowds gathered around Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP®) GUESTROOM 2010 at the 92nd Annual International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show® (IH/M&RS). For the second year, HFTP’s GUESTROOM 2010, a model hotel room featuring cutting-edge hotel technology, is on display in the exhibit hall. IH/M&RS continues through November 13 at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-11-12a.htmlMon, 12 Nov 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (November 28, 2007) - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) ended the association's fiscal year on October 31 with over 4,700 registered members in 50+ countries. This is the highest HFTP membership statistic recorded. HFTP had over 950 new members, a 24 percent increase in new members for 2007, compared to 2006. International membership also saw a major increase with a 234 percent increase in new members from outside the US.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-11-09a.htmlFri, 09 Nov 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (November 6, 2007) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) recently celebrated 55 years at its 2007 Annual Convention & Tradeshow. The convention included top-notch education sessions, numerous networking opportunities, the annual business meeting and tradeshow. It was held October 17-20 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, Fla. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-11-05a.htmlMon, 05 Nov 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (November 1, 2007) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP®) Second Annual Caribbean Hospitality Finance and Technology Conference, which focuses on regional topics of interest in the hospitality finance and technology fields, is quickly approaching. Hospitality professionals are encouraged to register online now at www.hftp.org. The conference, produced by HFTP and sponsored by Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA), will take place December 10-11, 2007 at the luxurious Rose Hall Resort & Country Club in Montego Bay, Jamaica. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-11-02a.htmlFri, 02 Nov 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 30, 2007) – Anna McFarland, CPA, CFE, CHAE, CHTP, was recently installed as the president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association's 2007 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Jacksonville, Fla. McFarland is the senior director of finance for Accor North America - Business & Leisure Hotels. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-10-31c.htmlWed, 31 Oct 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 30, 2007) – Agnes DeFranco, CHAE, was recently installed as immediate past president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association’s 2007 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Jacksonville, Fla. DeFranco is a professor at the University of Houston's Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management and also the assistant vice president for undergraduate studies for the university.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-10-31b.htmlWed, 31 Oct 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 31, 2007) — The 2007-2008 Executive Committee and Board of Directors for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) were recently installed during HFTP’s 2007 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Jacksonville, Fla.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-10-31a.htmlWed, 31 Oct 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 30, 2007) – Jules A. Sieburgh, CHTP, was recently installed as vice president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association’s 2007 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Jacksonville, Fla. Sieburgh is a hospitality consultant with O’Neal Consultants in Bethesda, Md.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-10-30c.htmlTue, 30 Oct 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 30, 2007) – Terry L. Price CHAE, CHTP, CPA was recently installed as treasurer of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association’s 2007 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Jacksonville, Fla. Price is the executive IT manager at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa in Asheville, N.C. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-10-30b.htmlTue, 30 Oct 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 30, 2007) – Thomas G. Smith, CHAE, was installed as secretary of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association’s 2007 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Jacksonville, Fla. Smith is chief financial officer for the Ozaukee Country Club in Mequon, Wis.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-10-30a.htmlTue, 30 Oct 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (November 1, 2007) – Jules A. Sieburgh, CHTP, was recently installed as vice president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association’s 2007 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Jacksonville, Fla. Sieburgh is a hospitality consultant with O’Neal Consulting in Bethesda, Md.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-10-29a.htmlMon, 29 Oct 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 23, 2007) – Online registration is now open for the 2008 European Hospitality Technology Educational Conference (EHTEC) at www.ehtec.eu. The conference, which debuted in 2007, is produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®).  EHTEC 2008 will be February 10-12, 2008 at the Hilton Amsterdam Hotel in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-10-23a.htmlTue, 23 Oct 2007Hospitality Financial and Technology Professional’s (HFTP) second-annual conference will offer two-days of education focusing on the most recent topics of interest in the Caribbean finance and technology fields. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-10-22a.htmlMon, 22 Oct 2007Austin, Texas, USA (October 18, 2007) – For the first time in the United Kingdom, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) will present technologies from the 2007 version of GUESTROOM 2010, a futuristic, model hotel room. The presentation will be part of the education program at the 2nd BAHA Hospitality Finance and IT Professionals Conference & Exhibition held November 8-9 at the Radisson Edwardian Hotel, Heathrow in London. The GUESTROOM 2010 presentation will be at 5:30 p.m. on November 7. The two-day conference, produced by the British Association of Hospitality Accountants (BAHA), will include informative sessions for finance and IT professionals. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-10-18a.htmlThu, 18 Oct 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 11, 2007) – After a successful inaugural conference in February 2007, the 2008 European Hospitality Technology Educational Conference (EHTEC) Advisory Council is busy designing a conference that covers relevant technology topics for the European hospitality industry. The conference, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), will be February 10-12, 2008 at the Hilton Amsterdam Hotel in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-10-11a.htmlThu, 11 Oct 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (October 1, 2007) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP®) 2007 Annual Convention & Tradeshow will promote hospitality leadership and innovation through its high-quality education, networking opportunities, tradeshow and numerous networking events. To expand on these leadership opportunities at the Annual Convention & Tradeshow, the HFTP Education Advisory Council has added a new education track called Leadership Unlimited. The convention will be held in Jacksonville, Fla. October 17-20 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-10-10a.htmlWed, 10 Oct 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 4, 2007) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) will be honoring its incoming and outgoing International Presidents at a special black tie event on Friday, October 19 from 6:30 p.m. to midnight. The President's Evening Dinner and Dance will be the culmination of the HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow which runs October 17–20 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, Fla. Part of the evening’s program will be a ceremony where the association will induct its 2007-2008 board of directors. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-10-04a.htmlThu, 04 Oct 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (September 25, 2007) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is gearing up for its 2007 Annual Convention & Tradeshow. The convention, celebrating its 55th year, includes top-notch education sessions, numerous networking opportunities and the annual business meeting for HFTP. It will be held October 17-20 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, Fla. Registration is available on HFTP’s web site.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-09-25a.htmlTue, 25 Sep 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (September 19, 2007) – In response to attendee feedback, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced today that, for the first time, the Opening Session and Welcome Reception of Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) will be moved to Monday and will still keep a general session on Tuesday morning. The rest of the HITEC schedule will remain similar to pervious HITECs. HITEC 2008 is scheduled for June 16-19 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-09-20b.htmlThu, 20 Sep 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (September 20, 2007) – To support hospitality colleges and universities around the world, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) will raise funds during the special HFTP Casino Night at the 2007 Annual Convention & Tradeshow. All proceeds from the event will go towards HFTP-supported scholarships. The special event will be Thursday, October 18 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, Fla. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-09-20a.htmlThu, 20 Sep 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (September 18, 2007) - In a bid to ensure the quality of hospitality finance and technology education within the hospitality industry worldwide, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has announced that it has formed a strategic alliance with the British Association of Hospitality Accountants (BAHA) to combine synergies that will increase their respective members’ access to quality education, networking and first class certification programs.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-09-18a.htmlTue, 18 Sep 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (September 17, 2007) – For his contributions to the hospitality industry and Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), Robert (Bob) Patasnick, CPA, will be honored with the 2007 Paragon Award at HFTP’s 2007 Annual Convention & Tradeshow. He will be presented the award at the Opening Session on Thursday, October 18 at 8:30 a.m.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-09-17a.htmlMon, 17 Sep 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (September 12, 2007) – Online registration is now available for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP®) 2007 Annual Convention & Tradeshow. Register by September 19 to benefit from the Attendee Early Registration Discount and save up to $50 USD on the registration fee. The convention includes top-notch education sessions, numerous networking opportunities and the annual business meeting for HFTP. It will be held October 17-20 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, Fla.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-09-13a.htmlThu, 13 Sep 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (September 11, 2007) – Continuing the professional education opportunities in the Caribbean, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has announced that the Second Annual Caribbean Finance and Technology Professionals Conference will take place December 10-11, 2007 at the luxurious Rose Hall Resort & Country Club in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The conference, produced by HFTP and sponsored by Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA), will focus on the most recent topics of interest in the finance and technology fields. Registration will be available online soon.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-09-11a.htmlTue, 11 Sep 2007Featured Stories:http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-09-07b.htmlFri, 07 Sep 2007WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (September 7, 2007) – GUESTROOM 2010 will return to the 92nd Annual International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show® (IH/M&RS), showcasing the cutting-edge innovations and eco-friendly new products that will soon be found in hotel guestrooms.  The model hotel room, developed by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), will feature nearly 50 of the latest and near-future technologies at the industry’s premier marketplace, taking place November 10-13, 2007, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-09-07a.htmlFri, 07 Sep 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (September 6, 2007) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) will honor Donna Turner, CPA, CHAE, as the 2007 Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) of the Year at the 2007 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Jacksonville, Fla. The award will be presented to her during the general session on Thursday, October 18 at 8:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront. In its 24th year, the CHAE of the Year award recognizes the person who scored the highest in a given year on the CHAE exam. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-09-06a.htmlThu, 06 Sep 2007-http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-09-05a.htmlWed, 05 Sep 2007For inquiries dealing with media relations, contact:http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-08-17a.htmlFri, 17 Aug 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (August 7, 2007) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) will take components of the 2007 version of GUESTROOM 2010, a futuristic, model hotel room, on the road this week. Technologies from the interactive display will be presented at the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) & The Center Annual Meeting & Exposition, August 11-14, 2007 at McCormick Place in Chicago. HFTP aims to provide conference attendees a thought-provoking display of the future of guestroom technology through its 2007 version of GUESTROOM 2010, which was first-revealed at HITEC 2007 in Orlando, Fla. June 26-28.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-08-07a.htmlTue, 07 Aug 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (August 6, 2007) – Hospitality professionals will gather this month to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP®) Greater Puget Sound Chapter, while raising funds for hospitality nonprofit FareStart. The 85-member chapter is a collection of hospitality financial and technology professionals in the Puget Sound’s Seattle-Tacoma, Wash. region. The anniversary event will include food, drinks, music, networking and raffle prizes with proceeds going to FareStart. It will be held August 16 at 6 p.m. at the Inn at the Market.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-08-06a.htmlMon, 06 Aug 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (July 24, 2007) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is now accepting nominations for the prestigious Paragon Award, which recognizes individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to both HFTP and the hospitality industry. Since 1999, 10 people have been recognized with a Paragon Award, and continuing with the tradition, HFTP will honor this year’s winner(s) at the 2007 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Jacksonville, Fla.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-07-24a.htmlTue, 24 Jul 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (July 16, 2007) - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP®) new educational conference, the Assistant Controllers Conference, will provide an intimate gathering of hospitality accounting staff with experts in the hospitality industry. The conference will include worthwhile education sessions in the hotel and club fields; networking opportunities with HFTP board members, who are leaders within the industry; and certification reviews and exams, which improve personal careers and the industry. The conference will be August 19-20 at the Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel in Charlotte, N.C. Registration forms are available on the HFTP web site.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-07-16a.htmlMon, 16 Jul 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (June 28, 2007) - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of the 2007 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), have announced the winners of the brand new HITEC FAVE Awards, a program that identifies HITEC attendees' favorite booth designs and technology solutions. Award winners in all four categories were announced at Thursday’s closing session, “2007 CIO Challenge: Suppliers Respond.” The new awards were unveiled at HITEC 2007, June 26-28 in Orlando, Fla. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-07-10a.htmlTue, 10 Jul 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (June 29, 2007) - The GUESTROOM 2010 guide for the 2007 version of the futuristic model hotel room is now available online. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-06-29a.htmlFri, 29 Jun 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (June 28, 2007) – The new version of GUESTROOM 2010 debuted this week at the 2007 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®). The model hotel room, sponsored by IBM, featured 70 latest and near-future technologies. It was on display at HITEC 2007 from June 26-28 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-06-28b.htmlThu, 28 Jun 2007 AUSTIN, TEXAS (June 28, 2007) – This past week was the second largest HITEC® (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference) in the conference’s history, with 5,736 attendees. Held June 25-28 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., the exposition and conference had 300+ exhibiting companies, 40+ education sessions and recognition for hospitality industry professionals. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-06-28a.htmlThu, 28 Jun 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (June 27, 2007) – To assure top-notch education sessions, exciting exhibits and useful networking opportunities, the planning for HITEC 2008 has already begun. Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) recently announced the 2007-2008 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) Advisory Council, with David Sjolander, CHTP, VP of hotel information systems for Carlson Hospitality Corporation as the council chair. HITEC 2008 is slated for June 16-19 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-06-27a.htmlWed, 27 Jun 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (June 22, 2007) – In an effort to provide education opportunities relevant to all attendees, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), along with the Supplier Education Task Force, has added two new education sessions at the 2007 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®). The new education sessions were designed by suppliers of the hospitality industry and will be part of the conference held June 25-28 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-06-22b.htmlFri, 22 Jun 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (June 20, 2007) – The 2007 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) Program and Buyer’s Guide is now available online. HITEC 2007 is June 25-28 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-06-22a.htmlFri, 22 Jun 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (June 21, 2007) – The hospitality industry is preparing for the world’s largest hospitality technology exposition and conference. The 35th Annual Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), will be June 25-28 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. HITEC 2007 will feature a wide variety of education sessions, 300+ exhibiting companies and recognition for hospitality industry professionals.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-06-21a.htmlThu, 21 Jun 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (June 18, 2007) - Only at GUESTROOM 2010 will one find a coffeemaker that predicts the weather, a newspaper without paper, a bed without a mattress and a window that is an art gallery. Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) will unveil the new model of GUESTROOM 2010, sponsored by IBM, at the 2007 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®). It will be on display at HITEC 2007 from June 26-28 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. GUESTROOM 2010 will feature 70 different technologies discovered following a worldwide, comprehensive search of existing, cutting-edge and future guestroom innovations. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-06-18a.htmlMon, 18 Jun 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (June 15, 2007) – An elite panel of club software executives will gather at HITEC for an open discussion about current and future issues in club software. The session, “Software for Private Clubs: Future Plans of the Top Providers,” will be held Thursday, June 28 at 9:15 a.m. at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-06-15a.htmlFri, 15 Jun 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (June 7, 2007) – The 2007 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) will cap off with a can't-miss closing session, offering insight on the state of technology solutions, as well as the announcement of the brand new HITEC FAVE award winners. The closing session “2007 I.T. Challenges: Suppliers Respond,” June 28 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., will bring together top hospitality technology experts and suppliers for a candid panel discussion. The announcement of the HITEC FAVE results will reveal the favorite HITEC booth designs and top-five technology solutions of the 2007 HITEC attendees, which were voted on during HITEC.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-06-07a.htmlThu, 07 Jun 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (May 31, 2007) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced the second annual invitation-only “Top of Technology” fundraising event to benefit HFTP Scholarship and Endowment programs all over the world. This year’s event will be held on Monday, June 25 at 6 p.m. at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla., and will be sponsored exclusively by Rosen Hotels & Resorts. “Top of Technology," which will be held during the 2007 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), will provide an opportunity for the leaders of the hospitality technology industry to help support the industry’s leaders of tomorrow.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-05-31a.htmlThu, 31 May 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (May 30, 2007) – As the hospitality industry continues to grow, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) welcomes three new chapters to the organization. The Greater Missouri Chapter, the Boston University Student Chapter and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Student Chapter join the other 58 HFTP chapters around the world.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-05-30a.htmlWed, 30 May 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (May 24, 2007) – With the creation of SMS | Host, a property management system that integrates guest services, John Springer-Miller changed the face of hospitality technology by creating a guest-centric approach to software. For his contributions to the hospitality industry, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) will induct Springer-Miller into the International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame at the 2007 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) Opening Session on Tuesday, June 26 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-05-25a.htmlFri, 25 May 2007May HANhttp://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-05-18b.htmlFri, 18 May 2007Conference • June 25-28, 2007Exhibition • June 26-28, 2007Orange County Convention Center • Orlando, Fla.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-05-18a.htmlFri, 18 May 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (May 17, 2007) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) will honor Oliver Nihart-Arango, CHTP, as the 2007 Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) of the Year at HITEC’s Opening Session on Tuesday, June 26 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. In its 10th year, the CHTP of the Year award recognizes the person who scored the highest in a given year on the CHTP exam.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-05-17a.htmlThu, 17 May 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (May 16, 2007) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP®) will host a special networking breakfast at the 2007 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) for those that have earned the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) and/or the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) designations. The HITEC Certification Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, June 27 from 6:45 – 8 a.m. at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The breakfast will provide a great time to network with other CHTPs and CHAEs.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-05-16a.htmlWed, 16 May 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (May 15, 2007) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is continuing its international expansion with a brand new educational opportunity in Singapore, the first-ever Asian Finance and Technology Conference. The new conferencewill be co-located with FHA 2008 (Food&HotelAsia) which will be held on April 22 – 25, 2008 at the Singapore Expo Center. The event will feature an education program that offers current information on essential issues to Asian financial and technology hospitality professionals. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-05-15a.htmlTue, 15 May 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (May 14, 2007) – After a successful inaugural conference in February 2007, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced today that it will host the 2008 European Hospitality Technology Educational Conference (EHTEC) February 10-12, 2008 at the Hilton Amsterdam Hotel in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The boutique conference will offer two full days of focused technology education and excellent networking opportunities with European hospitality professionals.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-05-13a.htmlSun, 13 May 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (May 10, 2007) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP®) CEO and executive vice president, Frank Wolfe, CAE, and HFTP’s international president, Agnes DeFranco, Ed.D., CHAE, will travel to Hong Kong to represent HFTP at one of the largest hospitality service industry shows in the world. While in Hong Kong they will participate in the education program of HOFEX 2007 (Asian International Exhibition of Food & Drink, Hotel, Restaurant & Foodservice Equipment, Supplies & Services) and represent HFTP as the HOFEX Welcome Reception sponsor. In addition they will celebrate the newly-formed HFTP Hong Kong Polytechnic University Student Chapter.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-05-10a.htmlThu, 10 May 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (May 9, 2007) – Register by May 15 to benefit from the Attendee Early Registration Discount for the 2007 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), and save up to $100 USD on a full conference registration. HITEC 2007, the world's largest hospitality technology exposition and conference, will be June 25-28 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-05-09a.htmlWed, 09 May 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (May 7, 2007) - Throughout the months of May and June 2007, professionals in the hospitality financial and technology industries will receive an added bonus when they join Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®). The international association, in conjunction with its chapters, is holding a special membership recruitment campaign which will give any new member joining HFTP a $100 USD registration discount to any HFTP international event or conference, in addition to the already discounted member registration fee.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-05-07a.htmlMon, 07 May 2007Austin, Texas; April 18, 2007 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is proud to announce Joyce Christmas, William Duncan, Ed Hollinshead, Joseph Marko and William Sullivan as the 2007 Hospitality Technology Award of Merit recipients. The award, presented every five years, recognizes individuals who have made a significant innovation or breakthrough that established a path for others in hospitality technology. The five individuals will be recognized at the Opening Session of the 35th Annual Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) on June 26 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-05-03ab.htmlThu, 03 May 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (May 3, 2007) - The 2007 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) Buyer’s Guide, now available on the HITEC web site, offers a valuable planning tool that will be useful before, during and after the show. The upgraded Buyer’s Guide, an intuitive reference for purchase planning, offers visitors a number of search functions, the option to create a “My Expo” itinerary, extensive information on each exhibitor and an easy-to-navigate, real-time floor plan.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-05-03a.htmlThu, 03 May 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (April 30, 2007) - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of the 2007 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), have announced the brand new HITEC FAVE Awards, a program that will identify HITEC attendees' favorite booth designs and technology solutions. The new awards will be unveiled during HITEC 2007, June 26-28 in Orlando, Fla. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-05-02a.htmlWed, 02 May 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (April 25, 2007) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced that it is taking several proactive measures to protect attendees and exhibiting companies of the 2007 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) from pirate companies. HFTP has rules prohibiting unofficial companies from associating themselves with HITEC, whether they pose as an exhibitor of HITEC or as a hotel-booking company for HITEC. To reduce the nuisance, HFTP is stepping-up security and increasing awareness of the issue among HITEC constituents and official HITEC hotels.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-04-25a.htmlWed, 25 Apr 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (April 19, 2007) – Hospitality Upgrade’s Executive Vendor Summit Golf Tournament recently raised funds for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP®) Scholarship Fund by allowing teams to donate funds for a mulligan, which gave teams a second chance at a golf shot. All proceeds from mulligans at the golf tournament, which was held on April 11 at Bridlewood Golf Club in Flower Mound, Texas, will benefit students attending hospitality schools across the globe.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-04-19a.htmlThu, 19 Apr 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (April 17, 2007) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), along with the Educational Institute (EI) of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), announced today that the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) examination will be available online starting April 21. The exam for the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) will be available online soon.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-04-18b.htmlWed, 18 Apr 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (April 18, 2007) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP®) complimentary online education session, exclusively for Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference (HITEC®) 2007 exhibitors, has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 26 at 1 p.m. EDT.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-04-18a.htmlWed, 18 Apr 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (April 12, 2007) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) will host a complimentary online education session exclusively for Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference (HITEC®) 2007 exhibitors on April 18 at 1 p.m. EDT.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-04-12a.htmlThu, 12 Apr 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (April 10, 2007) – Exhibit space for the 2007 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), has sold out with approximately 700 booths representing 300 companies. A waiting list is available on a first-come, first-served basis for booth space. There are still other opportunities to become involved with HITEC 2007, including space in the Club Technology Pavilion, submitting a technology for GUESTROOM 2010 and HITEC supporter packages.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-04-10a.htmlTue, 10 Apr 2007 http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-04-04b.htmlWed, 04 Apr 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 4, 2007) – The April 13 deadline is quickly approaching to submit a technology for GUESTROOM 2010, a model guestroom featuring some of the latest and near-future technologies for the modern hotel room. Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producer of GUESTROOM 2010, is conducting a comprehensive global search for the hospitality industry’s most innovative technologies to be exhibited in the 2007 model of GUESTROOM 2010. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-04-04a.htmlWed, 04 Apr 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (April 3, 2007) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), announced today that IBM will be the patron sponsor of GUESTROOM 2010, a model guestroom featuring some of the latest and near-future technologies for the modern hotel room.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-04-03a.htmlTue, 03 Apr 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 29, 2007) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP®) Club and Hotel Controllers Conference, held March 19 - 20 at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in New Orleans, gave hospitality professionals the opportunity to discuss important issues in the industry and network with colleagues. The Club and Hotel Controllers Conference, the first of two identical conferences held in 2007, also gave attendees the chance to tour New Orleans and observe the reconstruction of the city after Hurricane Katrina.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-03-29a.htmlThu, 29 Mar 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 28, 2007) – To provide quality member services, clubs employ specialty technology such as member relationship and golf course management software. The 2007 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), will showcase these special technologies in the Club Technology Pavilion, the newest addition to the exhibit hall, June 26 - 28 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-03-28a.htmlWed, 28 Mar 2007Austin, Texas (March 21, 2007) – Whether new to the club technology industry or a veteran, club technology professionals will not want to be MIA for Club Technology Boot Camp, a special education seminar at the 2007 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®). Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is currently enlisting club technology professionals for the session, Monday, June 25 from 8 a.m. to Noon at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-03-21a.htmlWed, 21 Mar 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 20, 2007) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) welcomes its newest chapter to the organization – The First Coast Chapter based in Jacksonville, Fla. The First Coast Chapter joins the other 57 HFTP chapters located throughout the world. The association has chartered five other chapters within the past year, including the HFTP Asia, HFTP Australia, HFTP South Carolina, HFTP Bay Area Club and the HFTP Central Virginia chapters. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-03-20a.htmlTue, 20 Mar 2007Austin, Texas (March 14, 2007) — Individuals who have made a significant innovation or breakthrough that established a path for others in hospitality technology will be honored at the 35th Annual Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®). The Award of Merit, established by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), was created in 2002 to coincide with the 30th anniversary of HITEC. Presented every five years, the honor is intended to create a historical bridge between the present and the industry’s origins by recognizing those who have made contributions that still greatly impact the industry to this day. Recipients will be nominated and chosen by a committee of inductees to the HFTP International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame, a group of industry professionals who have already been recognized for their influence on the industry. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-03-15a.htmlThu, 15 Mar 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 13, 2007) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals(HFTP®) will host the first exclusive online education session for Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference (HITEC®) 2007 exhibitors on March 29 at noon EST.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-03-13a.htmlTue, 13 Mar 2007Austin, Texas (March 12, 2007) — The Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) New Orleans Chapter will host a full New Orleans tour for individuals attending the HFTP Club and Hotel Conference, March 19-20. The chapter has seen great interest in the tour, with reservations for the two buses filled to capacity with 48 people. The complimentary tour, on March 18, will include the history of the city, a chronology of the events of Hurricane Katrina and visits to the major levee breaches and devastated neighborhoods as well as visits to the unscathed areas of charm — all to give a better understanding of the importance of the city to the nation and to give a glimpse of the rebirth of the city.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-03-12a.htmlMon, 12 Mar 2007Austin, Texas; March 8, 2007 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is offering a brand new educational opportunity with its Assistant Controllers Conference. The two day conference will offer education sessions specifically relevant to financial professionals at the assistant controllers level. The conference is scheduled for August 19–20 at the Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel in Charlotte, N.C.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-03-08a.htmlThu, 08 Mar 2007In my last message, I indicated that association business was about to get in high gear. I wasn’t exaggerating, February passed in an instant with both myself and HFTP staff busy planning association events, as well as attending numerous industry meetings. The staff started preparing for the upcoming Hotel and Club Controllers Conference March 19–20 at The Ritz Carlton in New Orleans and securing expert speakers, such as Jonathan Tisch, CEO and chairman for Loews Hotels, for HITEC. At the same time, HFTP put on the inaugural European Hospitality Technology Educational Conference (EHTEC) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-03-06b.htmlTue, 06 Mar 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 6, 2007) – Professional Speaker Roz Trieber, MS, CHES and Attorney Phillip Maltin will discuss important workplace issues in entertaining styles at the upcoming Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP) Club and Hotel Controllers Conferences. First Trieber will share ideas on how to create a strong workplace, where employees enjoy working. The next day, Maltin will provide information on what employers should watch out for to prevent being sued. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-03-06a.htmlTue, 06 Mar 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (February 26, 2007) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) announced that registration for the Club and Hotel Controllers Conferences is now available online at www.hftp.org. The conferences offer a valuable way to keep up with industry trends and meet others who have similar professional interests. The first conference will be March 19 – 20 at the Ritz Carlton, New Orleans in the heart of New Orleans, La., while the second conference will be June 26-27 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. and will coincide with HITEC 2007.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-03-01b.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 1, 2007) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) announced that exhibit space for the 2007 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) is 93 percent sold out, making it vital for interested companies to reserve space. HITEC, produced by HFTP, will be June 25 - 28 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. In addition to the 300+ companies expected to exhibit, HITEC 2007 will also feature for a second time, GUESTROOM 2010, a model hotel room featuring cutting-edge guestroom technology, and the new Club Technology Pavilion.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-03-01a.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007Austin, Texas (February 28, 2007) -- Hospitality industry professionals and suppliers from more than 15 countries, including Germany, France, the UAE, India, United Kingdom and Nigeria, convened Feb 18–20 at the Hilton Amsterdam Hotel for the first Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP) European Hospitality Technology Educational Conference (EHTEC). The conference successfully brought together hoteliers and suppliers to exchange ideas and concerns with each other. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-02-28b.htmlWed, 28 Feb 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (February 26, 2007) - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is conducting a comprehensive global search for the industry’s most innovative technologies to be exhibited in GUESTROOM 2010, a model guestroom featuring some of the latest and near-future technologies for the modern hotel room. The 2007 model of GUESTROOM 2010 will be featured in the exhibit hall at the 2007 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference (HITEC). HITEC 2007 will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida June 25-28. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-02-28a.htmlWed, 28 Feb 2007Amsterdam, The Netherlands (February 19, 2007) -- Hospitality industry experts from more than 15 countries convened today at the Hilton Amsterdam Hotel for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP) European Hospitality Technology Educational Conference (EHTEC). The focus of discussion was on the current state of hospitality technology and what the future might hold for the industry. The conference will continue through Tuesday, February 20.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-02-27b.htmlTue, 27 Feb 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS; February 27, 2007 — Innovative developments and applications in technology have propelled the hospitality industry forward, enhancing guest services and improving management tools. In recognition of the visionaries who develop these instruments and their impact on the hospitality industry, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) established the International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame, the association’s highest level of recognition in the area of technology. HFTP will continue this trend of excellence by inducting the latest member(s) to this prestigious group of industry professionals, and is now accepting Nominations for the 2007 inductee(s).http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-02-27a.htmlTue, 27 Feb 2007Attendee Registration for the 35th Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is now available at www.hftp.org. HITEC 2007 is scheduled for June 25–28 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. HITEC is the world's largest hospitality technology exposition and conference. The event will offer educational sessions along with one of the largest hospitality technology trade shows and various networking opportunities.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-02-21c.htmlWed, 21 Feb 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (February 21, 2007) - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP) 2007 Annual Convention & Tradeshow will be held in Jacksonville, Florida October 17 – 20 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront. Known as “the First Coast,” the Jacksonville area offers a diverse selection of entertainment, outdoor activities and historical interests.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-02-21b.htmlWed, 21 Feb 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (February 21, 2007) - Attendee Registration for the 35th Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is now available at HITEC.org. HITEC 2007 is scheduled for June 25–28 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. HITEC is the world's largest hospitality technology exposition and conference, and in 2007 will feature the brand new Club Technology Pavilion and GUESTROOM 2010, which is returning to HITEC for a second run. The event will also have companies displaying the latest hospitality technology products and services geared to the hospitality industry. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-02-21a.htmlWed, 21 Feb 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (February 20, 2007) - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) will play an active presence at the Club Managers' Association of America's (CMAA) 80th World Conference on Club Management in Anaheim, Calif. on February 23 – 27. HFTP will be sponsoring several of the conference's education sessions, and association staff will be on-hand at the corresponding Golf Industry Show in booth #6444 to network with industry professionals.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-02-20a.htmlTue, 20 Feb 2007Attendee Registration for the 35th Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is now available at www.hftp.org. HITEC 2007 is scheduled for June 25–28 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.  HITEC is the world's largest hospitality technology exposition and conference, and in 2007 will feature the brand new Club Technology Pavilion and GUESTROOM 2010, which is returning to HITEC for a second run.  The event will also have companies displaying the latest hospitality technology products and services geared to the hospitality industry. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-02-14b.htmlWed, 14 Feb 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (February 13, 2007) — Fidelio Property Management Systems (PMS) founder, Keith Gruen, will be presenting the luncheon speech at Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals’ (HFTP) inaugural European Hospitality Technology Education Conference (EHTEC) on February 20, 2007 at the Hilton Amsterdam in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-02-13a.htmlTue, 13 Feb 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS (January 30, 2007) — Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals (HFTP) announced that Michael Levie, CEO of Onestarisborn (OSIB) will give the Opening Session Presentation at the European Hospitality Technology Education Conference (EHTEC) on February 19, 2007 at the Hilton Amsterdam in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-01-31a.htmlWed, 31 Jan 2007AUSTIN, TEXAS; January 25, 2007 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is scheduled to present two educational sessions based on the technology featured in its GUESTROOM 2010 at the upcoming HOFEX 2007 (Asian International Exhibition of Food & Drink, Hotel, Restaurant & Foodservice Equipment, Supplies & Services). The presentations, given by HFTP CEO Frank I. Wolfe, CAE, will provide an in-depth look at the latest and near-future guestroom technology featured in the popular HFTP exhibit, GUESTROOM 2010. The exhibit debuted at the 2006 Hospitality Industry Technology Expositon and Conference (HITEC) in June, and was also on display at the International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show this past November. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-01-24a.htmlWed, 24 Jan 2007AUSTIN, TX; January 22, 2007 —  The upcoming European Hospitality Technology Education Conference (EHTEC) will offer revealing information from cutting-edge research with its session, "What's on Hospitality CIO's Agendas in 2007." Peter O'Connor, Ph.D., Academic Director - IMHI at the ESSEC Business School will highlight information from his January 2007 interviews with head technology experts from Europe's major hotel companies. Session attendees will hear exactly what European hospitality technology professionals are concerned with in 2007 and their resolution priorities.  http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-01-22a.htmlMon, 22 Jan 2007In accordance with Article X of the associations bylaws, 2005 Nominating Committee Chair Tina Samson,CHAE, is pleased to announce the committee s recommended 2005-2006 slate of officers and directors. According to Article X, Section 3, of the bylaws, should the slate below remain uncontested, the HFTP Secretary will cast a single ballot at the HFTP Annual Business Meeting at the Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The Secretary will then declare the mentioned individuals as duly elected. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-01-10cv.htmlWed, 10 Jan 2007The Comptroller's Office will waive the state hotel/motel tax for victims of Hurricane Katrina for the next 60 days (starting September 2). In some cities, that could mean as much as a 17 percent reduction in the costs. Displaced residents of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama need only show proof of residency from their home states when checking into hotels and motels in Texas and notify the hotel or motel that they intend to stay for at least 30 days. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-01-10ck.htmlWed, 10 Jan 2007HFTP is proud to announce that past HFTP President, Wendy K. Zurstadt, CPA, CHTP, CHAE, was selected as the 2005 recipient of HFTP’s prestigious Paragon Award. Zurstadt will be recognized at this years Annual Convention & Tradeshow, October 26–29 in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Zurstadt is director of finance for The Hartford Golf Club, in Hartford, Conn. and has been a member of HFTP since 1993. From 2002–2003 Zurstadt served as HFTP International President. She has also served as chair of the HFTP Education Advisory Council and on the HFTP Certification, Education, Nominating, Communication, Chapter of the Year and HITEC Advisory councils. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2007-01-10bx.htmlWed, 10 Jan 2007Austin, Texas; November 29, 2006 - Online registration is now available for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP) inaugural European Hospitality Technology Education Conference (EHTEC). The two-day conference is intended to be an intimate gathering of the EU's top hospitality professionals, including delegates representing hotel companies, independent hotel properties, casinos, resorts and other hospitality-related businesses. Attendees will discuss the most pressing challenges facing hospitality technology in Europe. EHTEC will be held February 19-20 at the Hilton Amsterdam in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-11-29.htmlWed, 29 Nov 2006Austin, Texas; November 27, 2006 — Register now for the upcoming Caribbean Finance and Technology Professionals Conference, which will feature two-days of education focusing on the most recent topics of interest in the Caribbean finance and technology fields. This first-time conference, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) and the Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA) will beheld December 11-12, 2006 at the Westin Rio Mar Beach Golf Resort & Spa. Registration is now available online, with a hotel reservation deadline of December 1. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-11-27.htmlMon, 27 Nov 2006Austin, TX; November 16, 2006 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is expanding its question databank for both its Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) and Certified Hospitality Technology Professionals (CHTP) examinations. The new questions will update the exams to incorporate the latest industry concepts. They will first be presented in the online CHAE and CHTP exams, launching in early 2007 through the Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA).http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-11-16.htmlThu, 16 Nov 2006November 14, 2006; AUSTIN, TEXAS — The 2006-2007 Executive Committee and Board of Directors for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) were installed during HFTP’s 2006 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Vancouver, B.C. Canada. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-11-14e.htmlTue, 14 Nov 2006 November 14, 2006; AUSTIN, TEXAS – Jules A. Sieburgh, CHTP, was installed as treasurer of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association’s 2006 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Vancouver, B.C. Canada. Sieburgh is a hospitality consultant with JSI consulting. He has recently served as the chief technology consultant and integrator for HFTP's GUESTROOM 2010, a model hotel room featuring the latest and near-future in-room technology. GUESTROOM 2010 had its debut at HITEC 2006 in Minneapolis, and recently exhibited at the 2006 IH/M&RS in New York. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-11-14d.htmlTue, 14 Nov 2006An HFTP member for 10 years, Ms. McFarland is currently serving as the chair of the HFTP Appeals committee. She is also a member of the newly formed Certification Advisory Council. She is a frequent speaker at HFTP professional development seminars and chapter meetings, as well as a contributor to HFTP's The Bottomline magazine. She has also served as president of the HFTP North Texas chapter. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-11-14c.htmlTue, 14 Nov 2006 November 14, 2006; AUSTIN, TEXAS – Agnes DeFranco, CHAE, was installed as president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association’s 2006 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Vancouver, B.C. Canada. DeFranco is a professor at the University of Houston's Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-11-14b.htmlTue, 14 Nov 2006 November 14, 2006; AUSTIN, TEXAS – Ralph R. Miller, CA, CBV, CHA, CHAE, was installed as immediate past president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association’s 2006 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Vancouver, B.C. Canada. Miller is the president/owner of Inntegrated Hospitality Management Ltd. a full service hotel management and consulting company with offices in Vancouver, British Columbia and Calgary, Alberta.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-11-14a.htmlTue, 14 Nov 2006 November 14, 2006; AUSTIN, TEXAS – Terry Price CHAE, CHTP, CPA was installed as secretary of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association’s 2006 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Vancouver, B.C. Canada. Price is the executive IT manager at Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa in Asheville, N.C. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-11-14.htmlTue, 14 Nov 2006Austin, TX; November 8, 2006 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) has pledged to support an HFTP Fellow at the University of Houston’s Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management. The fellow will be awarded to the director of the HFTP Research Institute at the University of Houston, which was established in January 2000. The current director is Tanya Venegas, MBA, MHM, who has worked at the research institute since its inception. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-11-08.htmlWed, 08 Nov 2006Austin, TX; November 9, 2006 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) has just chartered the HFTP-Asia Chapter, its second chapter outside the North American region. The association has chartered four other chapters within the past year, including the HFTP Australia, HFTP South Carolina, HFTP Bay Area Club and the HFTP Central Virginia chapters. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-11-06.htmlMon, 06 Nov 2006Austin, TX; November 2, 2006 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) will launch the new 10th edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) at the BAHA Annual Hospitality Finance and IT Conference in Heathrow (London), U.K. HFTP Immediate Past President Ralph Miller, CA, CBV, CHA, CHAE, will present delegates with an overview of changes to the newest version which is greatly expanded from its predecessor, published in 1995. The 10th edition reflects the evolution of business practices as the industry has changed, and has eliminated inconsistencies in operating reports among lodging properties and management companies.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-11-02b.htmlThu, 02 Nov 2006Austin, TX; November 2, 2006 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) will launch the new 10th edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) at the BAHA Annual Hospitality Finance and IT Conference in Heathrow, U.K. HFTP Immediate Past President Ralph Miller, CA, CBV, CHA, CHAE, will present delegates with an overview of the changes to the newest version which is greatly expanded from its predecessor, published in 1995. The 10th edition reflects the evolution of business practices as the industry has changed, and has eliminated inconsistencies in operating reports among lodging properties and management companies.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-11-02a.htmlThu, 02 Nov 2006Austin, Texas; October 30, 2006 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) has planned a thought-provoking program for its upcoming Hospitality Technology Professionals Forum, November 11 at the Penn Club of New York in New York, N.Y. Featuring two tracks, Club Technology and General Hospitality Technology, industry experts will lead three different discussions on the industry’s prevailing topics of interest, providing an overview of the topic and moderating audience discussion. The format is designed to foster an open dialogue and exchange of ideas between professionals working for clubs, hotels, resorts and other hospitality-related businesses. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-10-30.htmlMon, 30 Oct 2006ORLANDO, Fla., October 19, 2006—The Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) will launch online testing for its professional certification programs in the first quarter of 2007, thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP). http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-10-19.htmlThu, 19 Oct 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; October 12, 2006 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) has brought together an international group of hospitality technology experts to compose its Advisory Council for its first European Hospitality Technology Education Conference (EHTEC). The council, consisting of European, Middle Eastern and U.S. hospitality technology professionals, consultants and educators, will help design the agenda for the two-day conference. EHTEC, February 19-20 at the Hilton Amsterdam in Amsterdam, The Netherlands is intended to be an intimate gathering of the EU's top hospitality professionals, including delegates representing hotel companies, clubs, resort properties, casinos and other hospitality-related businesses. Attendees will discuss the most pressing challenges facing hospitality technology in Europe.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-10-12.htmlThu, 12 Oct 2006Austin, Texas; October 5, 2006 - Online registration is now available at www.hftp.org for the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) and Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA) Caribbean Finance and Technology Professionals Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This first-time conference is a two-day educational event which will focus on the most recent topics of interest in the finance and technology fields. It will be held December 11-12, 2006 at the Westin Rio Mar Beach Golf Resort & Spa. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-10-05.htmlThu, 05 Oct 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; October 4, 2006 — The redesigned HITEC.org is now open, providing a one-stop portal for making arrangements to exhibit and/or attend the 2007 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) at the Orange County Convention Center, June 25-28 in Orlando, Fla. Visitors to the web site can view HITEC and exhibitor news, a current list of 2007 exhibitors and exhibiting information. Attendee information will be available in early 2007, including online registration, travel and hotel information, education session schedule and more. HITEC features companies displaying the latest hospitality technology products and services geared to the hospitality industry, as well as an exceptional education conference with presentations from experts representing all segments of the industry. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-10-04.htmlWed, 04 Oct 2006Austin, Texas; September 20, 2006 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) announced today that its 2008 Annual Convention & Tradeshow will be September 24 – 27 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. The yearly event provides high-quality education, networking opportunities, a tradeshow and great social activities. The education program consists of inspirational general sessions and industry-relevant concurrent sessions covering current topics and trends.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-09-20.htmlWed, 20 Sep 2006AUSTIN, TX; September 14, 2006 - To create a more inviting and relaxed atmosphere, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP) annual President's Evening at its Annual Convention will now be a business casual occasion. Traditionally a formal dinner and dance, the HFTP Board of Directors enacted a business casual dress code to create consistency with the rest of the convention and tradeshow, which has the same dress code. The dressed-down environment was recently implemented to make it easier for attendees to pack and go through strict airport security, as well as to create a more welcome atmosphere for new attendees. The 2006 HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow is scheduled for October 18-21 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, and is expected to attract more than 600 attendees traveling from many different countries. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-09-14.htmlThu, 14 Sep 2006 The Club Technology track leaders include:http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-09-11a.htmlMon, 11 Sep 2006Austin, Texas; September 6, 2006 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP) will offer European hospitality professionals a first-rate educational program through its inaugural European Hospitality Technology Education Conference (EHTEC), February 19-20 at the Hilton Amsterdam in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The two-day conference is intended to be an intimate gathering of the EU's top hospitality professionals, including delegates representing hotel companies, clubs, resort properties, casinos and other hospitality-related businesses. Attendees will discuss the most pressing challenges facing hospitality technology in Europe. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-09-06.htmlWed, 06 Sep 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; August 31, 2006 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) will provide a visual and educational overview of the latest in hospitality technology at the upcoming International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show® (IH/M&RS). On display in the tradeshow will be HFTP's GUESTROOM 2010, a hands-on, model hotel room featuring the latest and near-future in-room technology. In addition, the association is producing three hospitality technology educational sessions that will cover the hottest industry topics. IH/M&RS will be held November 11-14, 2006, at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-08-31.htmlThu, 31 Aug 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; August 30, 2006 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) has planned two online educational sessions covering the European hospitality community. The sessions, Makeup of the European Hotel Market and U.K. Immigration, are designed to support HFTP's growing international membership, as well as the increasing trend for businesses to expand globally. The two sessions will be given through HFTP's ProLinks online community, which offers regularly-scheduled educational sessions, as well as discussion forums and a resource center. The live, online format is intended to allow for an open dialogue between session participants and the speaker without having to leave the office. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-08-30.htmlWed, 30 Aug 2006Austin, Texas; August 28, 2006 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) has planned a thought-provoking program for its upcoming Hospitality Technology Professionals Forum, November 11 at the Penn Club of New York in New York, N.Y. Featuring two tracks, Club Technology and General Hospitality Technology, industry experts will lead three different discussions on the industry’s prevailing topics of interest, providing an overview of the topic and moderating audience discussion. The format is designed to foster an open dialogue and exchange of ideas between professionals working for clubs, hotels, resorts and other hospitality-related businesses. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-08-28.htmlMon, 28 Aug 2006Austin, Texas; August 23, 2006 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals and the Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA) are teaming up to host the first-ever Caribbean Finance and Technology Professionals Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This conference is planned for December 11-12, 2006 at the Westin Rio Mar Beach Golf Resort & Spa. The two-day educational conference will focus on the most recent topics of interest in the finance and technology fields. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-08-23.htmlWed, 23 Aug 2006Austin, Texas; August 16, 2006 — The Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) International Board of Directors recently approved three landmark changes for the HFTP Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) and the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) designations. The changes include the creation of a Code of Ethics, formation of the Certification Advisory Council (CAC) and a reworking of the Appeals Procedure. The changes, developed in March, were recommended by the HFTP Certification Advisory Task Force, and were created to give greater weight to the HFTP CHAE and CHTP certification programs. The changes will be effective November 1, 2006. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-08-16.htmlWed, 16 Aug 2006AUSTIN, TX; August 14, 2006 - In response to the heightened security procedures recently implemented for airline travel, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) has implemented the Easy Packing Program for its 2006 Annual Convention and Tradeshow. The program includes a change to a casual dress code, expansion of onsite computer services, and an online travel resource center. The event, scheduled for October 18-21 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, is expected to attract more than 600 attendees traveling from many different countries. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-08-14.htmlMon, 14 Aug 2006Austin, Texas; July 24, 2006 — The 10th edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry, an important reference book for the lodging industry, is slated to be available in early September. The updated edition was produced in collaboration with Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), the Hotel Association of New York City, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) and AH&LA’s Educational Institute. The newest version is greatly expanded from its predecessor, published in 1995, and reflects the evolution of business practices as the industry has changed. The 10th edition will eliminate inconsistencies in operating reports among lodging properties and management companies.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-07-24.htmlMon, 24 Jul 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; June 29, 2006 — HFTP’s GUESTROOM 2010 opened to a large crowd last week, and continued be filled to its maximum capacity throughout its three days on display at the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 19-22. The model hotel room and pavilion featured the latest and near-future technologies, ranging from technology with pizzazz, like artwork that matches the guest’s mood; to the practical, like a self-cleaning shower; to the high-tech, like a biometric self-service check-in. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-06-29a.htmlThu, 29 Jun 2006 AUSTIN, TX; June 29, 2006 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced that the final audited registration number for the 2006 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is 4,475 hospitality technology professionals. HITEC 2006, produced by HFTP, was held at the Minneapolis Convention Center and featured more than 600 booths. This year's success was illustrated by the record-breaking 500 booths reserved for next year by the end of the show. Over 70 percent of the exhibit hall is sold for next year's show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. USA on June 25-28. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-06-29.htmlThu, 29 Jun 2006AUSTIN, TX; June 27, 2006 — Thousands of hospitality professionals arrived at the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) with intentions to invest in new technology. HITEC 2006, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) was held at the Minneapolis Convention Center and featured more than 600 booths with 4,700 attendees. This year's succes was illustrated by the record-breaking 500 booths reserved for next year by the end of the show.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-06-27.htmlTue, 27 Jun 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; June 23, 2006 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), raised $12,500 at its exclusive, invitation-only "Top of Technology" fundraising event to benefit HFTP-supported hospitality schools. The event was held Monday, June 19, 2006 at the "Windows on Minnesota," managed by The Marquette Hotel in Minneapolis, Minn. The event coincided with the 2006 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC), June 19-22 at the MinneapolisConvention Center. The evening included a presentation featuring a stellar list of industry panelists who presented their views on the future impact of technology within the hospitality industry. The panelists included Michelle Miller, marketing manager for Cisco Systems; Dwayne Ingram, vice president of Travel and Transportation Industry, IBM Global Services; and Matt Muta, industry director of Microsoft Corp. The panel was moderated by Fraser Hickox, general manager of research and technology for HongKong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd.The panelists each gave a brief presentation, then answered questions from the audience. Overall they agreed it is important today to build a flexible technology infrastructure to accommodate the integration of future technology. They also felt that even though the future will bring technology-heavy environments, these technologies will make it easier for hospitality operations to provide a more personal touch to customer service. The proceeds from this fund-raising event will be distributed to hospitality schools that are supported by HFTP, including: Conrad N. Hilton School of Hotel Management at the University of Houston; Cornell University School of Hotel Administration; Florida International University School of Hospitality and Tourism Management; University of New Orleans School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Administration; William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Michigan State University School of Hospitality Business; University of Central Florida Rosen College of Hospitality Management; University of Delaware Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management; Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Hotel and Tourism Management; and Ecole Hoteliere Lausanne. In the past five years, HFTP has donated approximately $250,000 to the hospitality schools.Based in Austin, Texas, HFTP is the professional association for financial and technology personnel working in hotels, resorts, clubs, casinos, restaurants and other hospitality-related businesses. The association provides continuing education and networking opportunities to more than 4,600 members around the world, and produces the premiere hospitality technology show HITEC. HFTP also administers the examination and awards the certification for the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) and the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) designations. HFTP was founded in 1952 as the National Association of Hotel Accountants.HFTP® and HITEC® are registered service marks of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals. GUESTROOM 2010 is a service mark of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-06-23.htmlFri, 23 Jun 2006The 2006 HFTP Compensation & Benefits Survey is a biennial survey conducted by HFTP to help its members determine accurate compensation levels for not only themselves, but also other employees of their organization when it comes to budget time. Help us complete this important piece of research by completing this survey by June 30. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-06-15a.htmlThu, 15 Jun 2006 AUSTIN, TEXAS; June 12, 2006 — Market Strategist Thomas Winninger will open this year's Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) General Session, Tuesday morning, June 20, at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minn. Addressing topics like consumer mobility, the "greening" of the hotel, and other recent trends impacting the industry, Winninger will challenge hospitality technology professionals to use their skills to make profound changes in the industry. Winninger will replace Gannet News Service's Leonard Fischer, who is unable to attend due to work conflicts.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-06-12b.htmlMon, 12 Jun 2006 AUSTIN, TEXAS; June 12, 2006 — Market Strategist Thomas Winninger will open this year's Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) General Session, Tuesday morning, June 20, at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minn. Addressing topics like consumer mobility, the "greening" of the hotel, and other recent trends impacting the industry, Winninger will challenge hospitality technology professionals to use their skills to make profound changes in the industry. Winninger will replace Gannet News Service's Leonard Fischer, who is unable to attend due to work conflicts.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-06-12a.htmlMon, 12 Jun 2006 AUSTIN, TEXAS; June 12, 2006 — Market Strategist Thomas Winninger will open this year's Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) General Session, Tuesday morning, June 20, at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minn. Addressing topics like consumer mobility, the "greening" of the hotel, and other recent trends impacting the industry, Winninger will challenge hospitality technology professionals to use their skills to make profound changes in the industry. Winninger will replace Gannet News Service's Leonard Fischer, who is unable to attend due to work conflicts.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-06-12.htmlMon, 12 Jun 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; June 1, 2006 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), announced a stellar list of industry panelists who will present their views on the future impact of technology within the hospitality industry. The panelists will include Michelle Miller, marketing manager for Cisco Systems; Dwayne Ingram, vice president of Travel and Transportation Industry at IBM Global Services; and Matt Muta an exeuctive with Microsoft. The panel will be moderated by Fraser Hickox, general manager of research and technology for HongKong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-06-01d.htmlThu, 01 Jun 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; June 1, 2006 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), announced a stellar list of industry panelists who will present their views on the future impact of technology within the hospitality industry. The panelists will include Michelle Miller, marketing manager for Cisco Systems; Dwayne Ingram, vice president of Travel and Transportation Industry at IBM Global Services; and Matt Muta an exeuctive with Microsoft. The panel will be moderated by Fraser Hickox, general manager of research and technology for HongKong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-06-01c.htmlThu, 01 Jun 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; June 1, 2006 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), announced a stellar list of industry panelists who will present their views on the future impact of technology within the hospitality industry. The panelists will include Michelle Miller, marketing manager for Cisco Systems; Dwayne Ingram, vice president of Travel and Transportation Industry at IBM Global Services; and Matt Muta an exeuctive with Microsoft. The panel will be moderated by Fraser Hickox, general manager of research and technology for HongKong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-06-01b.htmlThu, 01 Jun 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; June 1, 2006 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), announced a stellar list of industry panelists who will present their views on the future impact of technology within the hospitality industry. The panelists will include Michelle Miller, marketing, Cisco Systems; Dwayne Ingram, vice president of Travel and Transportation Industry, IBM Global Services; and Matt Muta of Microsoft's Retail and Hospitality Industry Unit. The panel will be moderated by Fraser Hickox, general manager of research and technology for HongKong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-06-01a.htmlThu, 01 Jun 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; June 1, 2006 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), announced a stellar list of industry panelists who will present their views on the future impact of technology within the hospitality industry. The panelists will include Michelle Miller, marketing, Cisco Systems; Dwayne Ingram, vice president of Travel and Transportation Industry, IBM Global Services; and Matt Muta of Microsoft's Retail and Hospitality Industry Unit. The panel will be moderated by Fraser Hickox, general manager of research and technology for HongKong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-06-01.htmlThu, 01 Jun 2006 AUSTIN, TEXAS; May 26, 2006 — Today, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) provided a glimpse of the technologies to be featured in its GUESTROOM 2010 prototype hotel room and adjacent pavilion. The display will debut next month at HITEC (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference) 2006, June 19-22 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minn. Based on a worldwide, comprehensive study, more than 40 different technologies have been chosen to be featured in the pavilion. Few of the technologies are only conceptual, while a majority is capable of installation within 90 days.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-05-26.htmlFri, 26 May 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; May 25, 2006 - Two hospitality technology pioneers, both industry consultants, were selected for induction into the HFTP International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame. John Burns, CHA and John Inge, CHTP, ISHC were chosen for their wide-spread involvement in the industry. Both Burns and Inge will be honored at this year's HITEC Opening General Session on June 20 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minn. USA. HITEC 2006 will be held June 19-22 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-05-25.htmlThu, 25 May 2006May 17, 2006; AUSTIN, TEXAS — The education program for the 2006 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) will feature a session presented by Scott E. Hamilton, senior VP of engineering for Fox Entertainment Group. Hamilton will lead the session, "Entertainment Content Protection for the Hospitality Industry, Philosophy and Technical Requirements." http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-05-17.htmlWed, 17 May 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; May 15, 2006 - Today, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) announced the launch of an exclusive HITEC 2006 online hospitality business relationship management group on Who is Who in Hospitality (wiwih.com), a hospitality industry networking site. The HITEC group is exclusive to registered Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) 2006 attendees, exhibiting companies and supporter companies. HFTP has invited attendees to use this group to connect with other HITEC delegates, find the latest news about the show, and experience exclusive HITEC 2006 related multimedia. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-05-15.htmlMon, 15 May 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; May 11, 2006 — Register now to benefit from the Attendee Early Registration Discount for the 2006 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC), and save up to $100 US on a Full Conference registration. HITEC 2006, the world's largest hospitality technology exposition and conference, will be held June 19-22 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota USA. In addition, early registrants will receive their HITEC badge and paperwork in the mail, allowing them to avoid onsite registration lines. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-05-11.htmlThu, 11 May 2006AUSTIN, TX; May 4, 2006 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) announced today the appointment of Brian Garavuso, CHTP, to its International Board of Directors effective immediately, and the 2006-2009 appointment of Barry Robertson, CHAE, CHA. According to the HFTP Bylaws, the Executive Committee is charged with appointing three of the 17 board members. Garavuso is the senior vice president and chief information officer for Hilton Grand Vacations Company, LLC. Robertson is the senior vice president of finance at the Venetian Macau Limited in Macau, China. Garavuso fills the remainder of the 2005-2008 position recently vacated by appointed Director, Mark Hedley, CHTP, who recently resigned from his position. Robertson will be installed as a Director on October 20, 2006 at the HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-05-04.htmlThu, 04 May 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; April 20, 2006 - Exhibit space for the 2006 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is sold out for the second time, after 48 additional booths were added earlier this month to accommodate demand generated by GUESTROOM 2010. Due to great interest in HITEC this year, the exposition floor was expanded by 6 percent over last year. This will be one of the largest HITEC expos in the show's history, featuring nearly 700 booth spaces. To accommodate companies who still want to have a presence at HITEC, a new HITEC Supporter Package and sponsorships have been developed.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-04-20.htmlThu, 20 Apr 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; April 18, 2006 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), will host an exclusive, invitation-only "Top of Technology" fund-raising event to benefit HFTP-supported hospitality schools during HITEC 2006. The elegant dinner will be held Monday, June 19, 2006 at the "Windows on Minnesota," managed by The Marquette Hotel, a Four Diamond AAA Hilton Hotel in Minneapolis, Minn. The event will coincide with the 2006 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC), June 19-22 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-04-18.htmlTue, 18 Apr 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; April 5, 2006 — Due to great interest in the 2006 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC), the exposition floor has been expanded by a 6 percent increase from the 2005 show. Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), the producers of HITEC, has also negotiated an expansion to the HITEC hotel room block to meet a previously unseen demand for rooms. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-04-05.htmlWed, 05 Apr 2006http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-04-04a.htmlTue, 04 Apr 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; March 30, 2006 -- HFTP's Club and Hotel Controllers Conference in San Francisco offered 153 registered attendees eduational sessions on up-to-date industry topics and brought together individuals with similar professional interests, providing great networking opportunities — all in a location situated right in the heart of San Francisco's best attractions. The conference, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), was held March 20-21 at the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, Calif. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-03-30.htmlThu, 30 Mar 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; March 22, 2006 — Exhibiting at the 2006 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) is one of the biggest sales opportunities of the year for many companies. Knowing this, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), the producers of HITEC, have developed a number of tools and benefits to help the HITEC exhibiting companies get the most out of their experience. For HITEC 2006, June 19-22 in Minneapolis, Minnesota U.S.A., exhibitors have access to online training sessions with exhibiting advice, and a variety of marketing tools for promotion to both attendees and industry press.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-03-22.htmlWed, 22 Mar 2006AUSTIN, TX; March 20, 2006 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announces it has chosen two exclusive printed media sponsors for GUESTROOM 2010, LODGING magazine and Hospitality Upgrade magazine.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-03-20.htmlMon, 20 Mar 2006Austin, Texas; March 17, 2006 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professional's (HFTP®) International President Ralph Miller, CA, CBV, CHA, CHAE, announced today that Frank Wolfe, CAE, has accepted an offer to remain at the helm of the association's management. Wolfe will continue as HFTP's executive vice president/CEO through March 2009, a job he has held since 1994.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-03-17.htmlFri, 17 Mar 2006Austin, Texas USA and Maastricht, the Netherlands; March 14, 2006 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) announced today that it is in the later stages of due diligence research to determine the feasibility of producing a version of its Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) in Europe. The 35-year-old event is the largest hospitality technology conference and exposition in the world, and has traditionally been held in alternating, large cities throughout the United States. The European HITEC would be a smaller version of the annual U.S. version.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-03-14.htmlTue, 14 Mar 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; March 9, 2006 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professional’s (HFTP) Executive Vice President and CEO, Frank Wolfe, CAE, spoke in Berlin Wednesday afternoon to a group of 35 senior chain executives and association CEOs. Wolfe discussed HFTP’s partnership with the International Hotel & Restaurant Association (IH&RA), HFTP's mission, some of HFTPs members' most recent contributions to the industry, and the association's expansion initiatives at a joint meeting of IH&RA's Chains Council and National Association of Chief Executives (NACE) Council. The meeting was part of IH&RA's 60th anniversary conference. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-03-09.htmlThu, 09 Mar 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; February 27, 2006 - This week, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) will promote the standardized Request for Information for Club Technology at the Club Managers' Association of America's 79th World Conference on Club Management in Honolulu, HI. Developed jointly by CMAA and HFTP, the RFI is a reference tool and guideline in developing requests for information from technology vendors. The purpose is to provide a starting point for clubs when beginning a relationship with vendors. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-02-27.htmlMon, 27 Feb 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; February 22, 2006 - Exhibit space for the 2006 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is 92 percent sold out, making it vital for interested companies to reserve space. The exhibit floor was recently expanded by 21 additional booths to accomodate the new GUESTROOM 2010 pavilion. The area will feature a guestroom prototype and displays featuring some of the latest and near-future technologies for the modern hotel room. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-02-22.htmlWed, 22 Feb 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; February 21, 2006 — As part of its global expansion, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has added European headquarters by leasing space from its business partner Hsyndicate. The association offers hospitality professionals numerous benefits that are not geographically limited.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-02-21.htmlTue, 21 Feb 2006LONDON, ENGLAND; February 20, 2006 — In pursuit of its objective to expand internationally, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) will have a notable presence at this week’s Hostec-EurHotec, Europe’s premiere technology event for foodservice and hospitality. Not only is HFTP an exhibitor, Stand H5543, but it will lead two seminars and sponsor the February 21st End of Day Cocktail Reception. "Knowing that HFTP can offer hospitality professionals worldwide benefits that are not geographically limited, the HFTP Board of Directors has decided to actively pursue its goal for global expansion," said Frank Wolfe, CAE, HFTP’s EVP and CEO. "Contributing at important international events like Hostec-EurHotec is a way for HFTP to demonstrate how the association is a valuable resource for the industry."Tuesday afternoon from 14:30-15:00, Wolfe will present the session, "Phishing for Bytes - 30 Information Bits in 30 Minutes." Attendees at this session will be presented with statistics, resources and updates on industry trends, regulatory issues and policies that will help them remain current on Data Privacy and Security. Following Wolfe’s session, from 16:00-17:30, is the HFTP sponsored seminar, "VOIP, WIFI and other Digital Applications: How these Integrate with Converged Network Solutions." This session will take the format of a short presentation followed by an open forum with panel of leading industry experts. The panel includes consultants: HFTP member Clive Taylor, Clive Taylor Associates; HFTP member Ted Horner, E. Horner & Associates Pty Ltd; HFTP member Derek Wood, Derek Wood Associates Ltd; and Michael Wrigley, BOSS I.T. The afternoon of seminars will be capped by the HFTP sponsored, End of Day Cocktail Reception held from 17:30-18:30 at the Hostec-EurHotec Seminar Theatre. As part of its global expansion, HFTP has also added European headquarters by leasing space from its business partner Hsyndicate. HFTP Europe is at Akersteenweg 31, 6226 HR Maastricht, The Netherlands. The phone numbers are 0808 234 6808 (this is toll free within the UK) and +44 808 234 6808  (outside of the UK).http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-02-20.htmlMon, 20 Feb 2006AUSTIN, TX; February 9, 2006 —Today, Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals (HFTP) announced that it is now accepting applications for new and future technologies (including prototypes) for its GUESTROOM 2010 model guestroom. GUESTROOM 2010 will be part of a 90 x 40 foot pavilion featuring some of the latest and near-future technologies for the modern hotel room. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-02-09.htmlThu, 09 Feb 2006AUSTIN, TX; February 6, 2006 - HFTP now offers Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit, required for Certified Public Accountants (CPA) to maintain active licenses, for attendees of the ProLinks Online Educational Sessions. The online sessions are an HFTP member benefit, and now HFTP members with a CPA may receive CPE credit by attending an educational session without having to leave their offices. HFTP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors for the group Internet-based delivery method.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-02-06.htmlMon, 06 Feb 2006AUSTIN, TX; February 3, 2006 — Registration for the 34th Annual Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is now available, with this year’s event highlight to be HFTP’s GUESTROOM 2010. The model guestroom will be part of a 90 x 40 foot pavilion featuring some of the latest and near-future technologies for the modern hotel room now available. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-02-03.htmlFri, 03 Feb 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; February 02, 2006 — Innovative developments and applications in technology have propelled the hospitality industry forward, enhancing guest services and improving management tools. In recognition of the visionaries who develop these instruments and their impact on the hospitality industry, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) established the International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame, the association’s highest level of recognition in the area of technology. HFTP will continue this trend of excellence by inducting the latest member(s) to this prestigious group of industry professionals, and is now accepting Nominations for the 2006 inductee(s).http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-02-02.htmlThu, 02 Feb 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; February 1, 2006 — HFTP has contracted with Charlotte Somers, a hospitality technology industry veteran, to help develop its Guestroom 2010 concept. In addition to being an industry veteran, Somers also has more than 10 years experience in marketing and communications. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-02-01.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2006AUSTIN,TX; January 20, 2006 —In recent years, the guestroom experience has changed dramatically as hotel companies progressively incorporate modern technology to provide comforts and conveniences for their guests. The confluence of many of these ideas is the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC), where industry professionals gather annually for a four-day education conference and an over 300-company exhibition. Today, the Board of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), producers of HITEC, has agreed to take HITEC 2006 a step above with its decision to underwrite Guestroom 2010®, a display that will feature a guestroom prototype with the latest and near-future technologies for the modern hotel room. The concept was originally conceived at the HITEC 2006 Advisory Council meeting in November 2005, and was given final approval today to be a major draw to this year's event. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-01-20.htmlFri, 20 Jan 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; January 17, 2006 — Attendee Registration for the 35th Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is now available at www.hftp.org. HITEC is the world's largest hospitality technology exposition and conference, and in 2007 will feature the brand new Club Technology Pavilion and GUESTROOM 2010, which is returning to HITEC for a second run. Produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), HITEC 2007 is scheduled for June 25–26 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida U.S.A. The event will have companies displaying the latest hospitality technology products and services geared to the hospitality industry. Already, 85 percent of the exhibit space is filled. "Due to its technology focus, age and the industry experts involved in planning, HITEC has gained a reputation as the once-a-year hospitality technology event," said Brenda Burke, the HITEC Advisory Council Chair and director of technology for Hilton Hotels Corp. "Companies who have a product or service to offer this industry make sure to have room on the exhibit hall floor, because their target customer will be there those three days in June."http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2006-01-17.htmlTue, 17 Jan 2006AUSTIN, TEXAS; December 6, 2005 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is ending 2005 with a record-breaking membership total of 4,631 members. This is the highest HFTP membership statistic recorded, which is traditionally noted at the end of the association's fiscal year, Oct. 31. This is an 11 percent increase over 2004, and surpasses HFTP's pre-September 11, 2001 membership, which tallied at 4,398 on September 8, 2001. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-12-06a.htmlTue, 06 Dec 2005Austin, Texas; November 15, 2005 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is joining efforts to help restore New Orleans as a top convention and tourism destination. As the home to one of the association’s well-established chapters and a frequent location for HFTP’s educational conferences, the association has great interest in helping New Orleans’ hospitality industry regain its strength. HFTP will begin its efforts this Wednesday, November 16, when the Greater New Orleans chapter, a two-time HFTP Chapter of the Year winner, will reunite for the first time since the hurricane. HFTP will also locate its 2007 March Club and Hotel Controllers conference at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans, its first upcoming, non-contracted meeting.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-11-15.htmlTue, 15 Nov 2005November 9, 2005; AUSTIN, TEXAS — The 2005-2006 Executive Committee and Board of Directors for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) were installed during HFTP’s 2005 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Myrtle Beach, S.C. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-11-09e.htmlWed, 09 Nov 2005 November 9, 2005; AUSTIN, TEXAS – Agnes DeFranco, CHAE, was installed as vice president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) during the President’s Evening event at the association’s 2005 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Myrtle Beach, S.C. DeFranco is the Interim Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Studies at the University of Houston and also a professor at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management in Houston, Texas. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-11-09d.htmlWed, 09 Nov 2005 November 9, 2005; AUSTIN, TEXAS – Ralph R. Miller, CA, CBV, CHA, CHAE, was installed as president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) during the President’s Evening event at the association’s 2005 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Miller is the president/owner of Inntegrated Hospitality Management Ltd. a full service hotel management and consulting company with offices in Vancouver, British Columbia and Calgary, Alberta. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-11-09c.htmlWed, 09 Nov 2005 November 9, 2005; AUSTIN, TEXAS – Anna McFarland, CPA, CFE, CHAE, CHTP, was installed as treasurer of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) during the President’s Evening event at the association’s 2005 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Myrtle Beach, S.C. McFarland is a hospitality consultant with her own firm Anna McFarland & Associates in Kaufman, Texas. An HFTP member since 1996, she previously served on the HFTP Board of Directors before joining the HFTP Executive Committee. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-11-09b.htmlWed, 09 Nov 2005 November 9, 2005; AUSTIN, TEXAS – Jules A. Sieburgh, CHTP, was installed as secretary of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) during the President’s Evening event at the association’s 2005 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Myrtle Beach, S.C. He recently joined Atlantis, Paradise Island as their Senior Vice President, Information Technology, and is in the process of moving to the Bahamas.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-11-09a.htmlWed, 09 Nov 2005 November 9, 2005; AUSTIN, TEXAS – Frank A. Agnello, Jr., CMA, CHAE, was installed as immediate past president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) during the President’s Evening event at the association’s 2005 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Myrtle Beach, S.C. He recently served as President of HFTP from 2004-2005. Agnello is controller of The Wyndgate Country Club in Rochester Hills, Mich.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-11-09.htmlWed, 09 Nov 2005 AUSTIN, TEXAS; November 7, 2005 -- Serving as a great event to make professional links, the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP) Annual Convention & Tradeshow was once again a great success. A record-breaking 769 individuals registered for the conference held October 26–29 at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel in Myrtle Beach, SC. The convention featured education sessions covering important industry topics, networking, HFTP's Annual Business Meeting and International Board installation. The eighth annual tradeshow was full, with 60 companies exhibiting. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-11-07a.htmlMon, 07 Nov 2005Austin, Texas; November 15, 2005 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is joining efforts to help restore New Orleans as a top convention and tourism destination. As the home to one of the association’s well-established chapters and a frequent location for HFTP’s educational conferences, the association has great interest in helping New Orleans’ hospitality industry regain its strength. HFTP will begin its efforts this Wednesday, November 16, when the Greater New Orleans chapter will reunite for the first time since the hurricane. HFTP will also locate its 2007 March Club and Hotel Controllers conference at the Ritz Carlton New Orleans, its first upcoming, non-contracted meeting.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-11-05a.htmlSat, 05 Nov 2005AUSTIN, TEXAS; October 17, 2005 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) will once again gather hospitality industry professionals at the sixth annual Hospitality Technology Professionals Forum, November 12 at the Penn Club in New York, N.Y. The one-day, interactive event will feature two discussion tracks, General Hospitality Technology and Club Technology. For each track, industry experts will lead three different discussions, providing an overview of the topic and facilitating audience discussion. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-10-17a.htmlMon, 17 Oct 2005AUSTIN, TEXAS; October 5, 2005 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is proud to announce that past HFTP President, Wendy K. Zurstadt, CPA, CHTP, CHAE, was selected as the 2005 recipient of HFTP’s prestigious Paragon Award. The Paragon Award is an annual award that honors individuals, selected by a panel of their peers, who selflessly contribute their time and energy to further the goals of both HFTP and the industry. Zurstadt will be recognized at HFTP's 2005 Annual Convention & Tradeshow, October 26–29 in Myrtle Beach, S.C. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-10-05a.htmlWed, 05 Oct 2005AUSTIN, TEXAS; September 27, 2005 — The sold-out status of the host hotel for the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) Annual Convention & Tradeshow is a strong sign that the popular convention will be well-attended. As of yesterday, there were no rooms available at the Radisson Plaza Hotel & Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, S.C., where the convention and tradeshow will take place. This year's room block is the largest set aside in the history of the Annual Convention, and as of noon today CST, the room-night pickup exceeded last year's by over 12 percent. To assist attendees who have not made hotel reservations, HFTP has posted a list of nearby hotels on its web site.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-09-27.htmlTue, 27 Sep 2005AUSTIN, TEXAS; September 6, 2005 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP(r)) has named Angela Powers, CPA, CHAE, as the 2005 Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) of the Year. The honor is attributed to the individual who scored the highest score for the CHAE exam in a given year. Ms. Powers will be honored at the HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Myrtle Beach, S.C.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-09-06b.htmlTue, 06 Sep 2005AUSTIN, TEXAS; September 6, 2005 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP(r)) will honor Richard Benoit, CHTP, as the 2005 Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) of the Year at HITEC’s Opening Session on Tuesday, June 21, at 8 a.m. at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California USA. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-09-06a.htmlTue, 06 Sep 2005Austin, Texas; September 1, 2005 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) will once again gather hospitality industry professionals at the sixth annual Hospitality Technology Professionals Forum, November 12 at the Penn Club in New York, N.Y. The one-day, interactive event will feature two discussion tracks, general hospitality technology and club technology. For each track, industry experts will lead three different discussions, providing an overview of the topic and facilitating audience discussion. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-09-01.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005Austin, Texas; August 30, 2005 - Hurricane Katrina, the destructive Category 5 hurricane, has impacted the hospitality industry and has devastated many of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) members' properties. With concern and in anticipation of the support that will be needed, HFTP announced today that it was donating $5,000 to the American Red Cross for relief.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-08-30.htmlTue, 30 Aug 2005June 23, 2005; AUSTIN, TEXAS - Thousands of hospitality professionals arrived at the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC ®) with an interest in investing in new technology. HITEC 2005, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center and featured over 640 booths with 5,008 attendees. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-06-23a.htmlThu, 23 Jun 2005http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-06-08a.htmlWed, 08 Jun 2005http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-06-06a.htmlMon, 06 Jun 2005http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-05-25a.htmlWed, 25 May 2005http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-05-23a.htmlMon, 23 May 2005May 11, 2005, AUSTIN, TEXAS - HFTP will be participating in Asia's first Hospitality & Foodservice Technology Tradeshow & Conference, HOSTEC-Asia 2005, May 10-13 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. HFTP will be featured as a HOSTEC-Asia exhibitor and will also be the exclusive sponsor of a two-hour seminar on Thursday, May 12, titled "Best Practices of Hotel and Restaurant Web Sites." http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-05-11a.htmlWed, 11 May 2005http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-05-09a.htmlMon, 09 May 2005Austin, Texas; May 4, 2005 — The Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) Board of Directors is proud to announce the appointment of Raman P. Rama, CHA, CHTP, as a new director. Mr. Rama is vice president/director of technology and telecommunications, as well as part owner of JHM Hotels in Greenville, S.C. He has been a member of HFTP for 14 years, and currently is a member of the HFTP ProLinks committee.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-05-04b.htmlWed, 04 May 2005Ms. McFarland is currently the chair of the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) designation Advisory Council, as well as a member of the HFTP Appeals committee and the Education Advisory Council. She is also a frequent speaker at HFTP professional development seminars and chapter meetings, as well as a contributor to HFTP's The Bottomline magazine. She has also served as president of the HFTP North Texas chapter.   http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-05-04a.htmlWed, 04 May 2005AUSTIN, TEXAS; April 21, 2005 - Attendees at the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) will notice that this year's exposition will feature numerous "island" booths which are big blocks of exhibit space with aisles on all four sides. Although HITEC has always featured a variety of booth sizes ranging from individual to the "mega" booths, this year the large "island" booths have increased 9 percent from last year. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-04-21a.htmlThu, 21 Apr 2005http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-04-19a.htmlTue, 19 Apr 2005http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-04-13a.htmlWed, 13 Apr 2005http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-04-11a.htmlMon, 11 Apr 2005http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-04-04a.htmlMon, 04 Apr 2005http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-02-23a.htmlWed, 23 Feb 2005AUSTIN, TEXAS; February 22, 2005 — Nominations are now being accepted for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame, HFTP's highest level of recognition in the area of technology. Since the inception of the HFTP International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame in 1989, 24 individuals have been recognized for their contributions to the hospitality industry at HITEC® (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference), the world's largest hospitality technology conference. At this year's HITEC, June 20-23 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, Calif., HFTP will continue this trend of excellence by inducting the latest member(s) to this prestigious group of industry professionals. Nominations will be accepted until April 18, 2005. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-02-22a.htmlTue, 22 Feb 2005AUSTIN, TEXAS; Feb 15, 2005 - HITEC.org provides a one-stop portal for making arrangements to attend HITEC 2005 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, June 20-23 in Los Angeles, Calif. Visitors to the web site can register for the show, make hotel reservations and plan their time for all four days of HITEC. The Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) features companies displaying the latest hospitality technology products and services geared to the hospitality industry, as well as an exceptional education conference with presentations from experts representing all segments of the industry. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-02-15a.htmlTue, 15 Feb 2005On February 7, the Security Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a letter to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) that provided the SEC’s views on a lessee’s/tenant’s accounting for three items that could be found in operating leases. As a result, over the past several weeks many companies (primarily retailers) have announced changes to lease accounting. Several industries may be widely affected by this change in accounting policy including retailers, restaurants, hotels and building owners. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-02-07b.htmlMon, 07 Feb 2005On February 7, the Security Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a letter to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) that provided the SEC’s views on a lessee’s/tenant’s accounting for three items that could be found in operating leases. As a result, over the past several weeks many companies (primarily retailers) have announced changes to lease accounting. Several industries may be widely affected by this change in accounting policy including retailers, restaurants, hotels and building owners. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-02-07a.htmlMon, 07 Feb 2005AUSTIN, TEXAS; February 3, 2005 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professional's (HFTP) popular Club and Hotel Controllers Conferences will feature education sessions that focus on essential club- and hotel-specific topics. The first conference will be held March 21-22 at the Palace Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The second will be held April 25-26 at the Embassy Suites Hotel — Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, Georgia. This year's conferences will have general information sessions, as well as two industry-specific tracks, one for hotels and the other for clubs. Immediately following both of the conferences is HFTP's Leadership Journey, a program designed to enhance attendees leadership skills. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-02-03a.htmlThu, 03 Feb 2005January 24, 2005 — The HFTP USALI task force is in the last stages of finalizing the dictionary for the upcoming USALI 10th edition. The group's goal is to publish as complete a dictionary as possible. To facilitate this goal, the task force is seeking the input from hotel accounting professionals. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-01-24a.htmlMon, 24 Jan 2005AUSTIN, TEXAS; January 17, 2005 — With reports rolling in of a recovering hospitality industry, the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is looking forward to a successful event in 2005. Registration for the largest hospitality technology exposition and conference opened January 15, and will take place June 20–23 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-01-17a.htmlMon, 17 Jan 2005AUSTIN, TEXAS; January 13, 2005 - HITEC.org is now open, providing a one-stop portal for making arrangements to attend HITEC 2004 at the Dallas Convention Center, June 21-24 in Dallas, Texas. Visitors to the web site can register for the show, make hotel reservations and plan their time for all four days of HITEC. The Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) features companies displaying the latest hospitality technology products and services geared to the hospitality industry, as well as an exceptional education conference with presentations from experts representing all segments of the industry.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-01-13a.htmlThu, 13 Jan 2005Austin, Texas; January 7, 2005 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) announced today that it was donating $5,000 to the American Red Cross for relief efforts in the countries affected by the Tsunami in the Indian Ocean.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2005-01-07a.htmlFri, 07 Jan 2005Ithaca, NY, Dec. 16, 2004 - The Cornell Hotel School announced today the completion of the endowment for the Richard G. Moore '67 Scholarship fund, to be used each year to assist an undergraduate student at the School.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-12-16a.htmlThu, 16 Dec 2004AUSTIN, TEXAS; December 13, 2004 - Scott Adams, creator of the widely-syndicated cartoon, Dilbert, will speak of his journey to success at the 2005 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®). Adam's popular cartoon strip about technology-lover Dilbert and his intelligent dog Dogbert, is published in over 2,000 newspapers, in 65 countries. Adam's has 32 books in print - over 10 million sold - including two number-one New York Times best-sellers. He is also the co-owner of two restaurants: Stacey's Café and Stacey's at Waterford. Adams' address will be Tuesday morning, June 21, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-12-13a.htmlMon, 13 Dec 2004AUSTIN, TEXAS; December 6, 2004 — Scott Adams, creator of the widely-syndicated cartoon, Dilbert, will speak of his journey to success at the 2005 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®). Adam's popular cartoon strip about technology-lover Dilbert and his intelligent dog Dogbert, is published in over 2,000 newspapers, in 65 countries. Adam's also has 32 books in print — over 10 million sold — including two number-one New York Times best-sellers. Adams' address will be Tuesday morning, June 21 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-12-06a.htmlMon, 06 Dec 2004November 8, 2004; AUSTIN, TEXAS – John Eslick, CHTP, was installed as secretary of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) during the President’s Evening event at the association’s 2004 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Garden Grove (Anaheim), Calif. Eslick is a hospitality consultant for Eslick & Associates Consultancy in Nashville, Tenn.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-11-08g.htmlMon, 08 Nov 2004November 8, 2004; AUSTIN, TEXAS — Living up to its reputation as an advantageous event the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP) Annual Convention & Tradeshow was once-again a great success. More than 660 attendees came together October 27–30 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Garden Grove (Anaheim), Calif. to attend education sessions covering important industry topics, network and to partake in HFTP's Annual Business Meeting and International Board installation. The seventh annual tradeshow sold out exhibit space with 63 companies exhibiting. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-11-08f.htmlMon, 08 Nov 2004November 8, 2004; AUSTIN, TEXAS — The 2003-2004 Executive Committee and Board of Directors for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) were installed during HFTP’s 2004 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Garden Grove (Anaheim), Calif. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-11-08e.htmlMon, 08 Nov 2004November 8, 2004; AUSTIN, TEXAS – Tina Samson, CHAE, was installed as the immediate past-president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) during the President’s Evening event at the association’s 2004 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Garden Grove (Anaheim), Calif. Samson is the Chief Financial Officer for Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando in Orlando, Fla.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-11-08d.htmlMon, 08 Nov 2004http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-11-08c.htmlMon, 08 Nov 2004November 8, 2004; AUSTIN, TEXAS – Ralph R. Miller, CA, CBV, CHA, CHAE, was installed as vice president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) during the President’s Evening event at the association’s 2004 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Garden Grove (Anaheim), Calif. Miller is the president/owner of Inntegrated Hospitality Management Ltd. a full service hotel management and consulting company with offices in Vancouver, British Columbia and Calgary, Alberta.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-11-08b.htmlMon, 08 Nov 2004November 8, 2004; AUSTIN, TEXAS – Agnes DeFranco, CHAE, was installed as treasurer of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) during the President’s Evening event at the association’s 2004 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Garden Grove (Anaheim), Calif. DeFranco is an associate professor at the University of Houston’s Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management in Houston, Texas. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-11-08a.htmlMon, 08 Nov 2004November 4, 2002; AUSTIN, TEXAS - Frank A. Agnello, Jr., CMA, CHAE, was installed as vice president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) during the President’s Evening dinner and dance at the association’s 2002 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Austin, Texas. Agnello is controller of The Wyndgate in Rochester Hills, Mich.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-11-04g.htmlThu, 04 Nov 2004AUSTIN, TEXAS; October 25, 2004 — HFTP members from around the globe participated in a one-hour ProLinks Online Educational Session. ProLinks, an online community, is a new member benefit for HFTP members, and this event was only open to HFTP members. The limited seats for the Oct. 7 session were filled very quickly. Stephen M. Doherty, CHAE, CHTP of Post Integrations, Inc. presented the session from his office in Weston, Fla., titled, “Demystifying CISP: The Cardholder Information Security Program.” Doherty discussed information about CISP, the Cardholder Information Security Program and other cardholder data protection initiatives, their objectives and goals. Attendees learned about their obligations for protecting sensitive credit card data, as well as compliance requirements and timelines for CISP.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-10-25a.htmlMon, 25 Oct 2004Austin, Texas; October 20, 2004 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is the focus of the cover article in the most current issue of The BoardRoom magazine. The cover article, "Benefits are Many for HFTP Members" features an exclusive interview with Frank Wolfe, CAE, HFTP executive vice president and CEO, and Frank Agnello, CHAE, CMA, the HFTP vice president and controller at the Wyndgate Country Club. The two discuss the HFTP benefits for club professionals and HFTP's initiatives for the coming year. Besides the article, the 2003-2004 HFTP Executive Committee is pictured on the cover. "I've been a member for quite a while, and one major aspect that has kept me coming is the network of club professionals I've become a part of through HFTP," said Agnello in the article. "Through my local chapter meetings and through the international meetings I've remained connected to industry progress and changes, and have gotten valuable ideas just from the one-on-one discussions I've had with other members." To read the full article, visit The BoardRoom magazine's web site.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-10-20a.htmlWed, 20 Oct 2004AUSTIN, TEXAS; October 18, 2004 — Exhibit space for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professional’s (HFTP®) Annual Tradeshow has sold out with a total of 63 companies exhibiting. The seventh annual tradeshow, to be held October 27–28 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County will run in conjunction with HFTP’s Annual Convention. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-10-18.htmlMon, 18 Oct 2004Austin, Texas; September 28, 2004 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is proud to announce that past HFTP president, John J. Cahill, CHA, CHTP, was selected as the recipient of HFTP’s prestigious Paragon Award. A member since 1981, Cahill was recognized for his significant and lasting contributions to both HFTP and the hospitality industry. He will be honored at the opening session of the HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Garden Grove (Anaheim), Calif., October 27–30. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-09-28a.htmlTue, 28 Sep 2004Austin, Texas; September 28, 2004 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is proud to announce that past HFTP president, John J. Cahill, CHA, CHTP, was selected as the recipient of HFTP’s prestigious Paragon Award. A member since 1981, Cahill was recognized for his significant and lasting contributions to both HFTP and the hospitality industry. He will be honored at the opening session of the HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Garden Grove (Anaheim), Calif., October 27–30. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-09-28.htmlTue, 28 Sep 2004Austin, Texas; July 15, 2004 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced today that it has modernized its structure by releasing its membership from geographic requirements, a move that's in line with the global business community. Starting November 2005, membership dues to the association will be standardized and all-inclusive. HFTP members will be able to affiliate with the chapter they choose, regardless of where they live, work or travel to. Additionally, members will also have access to ProLinks topic-based online communities, connecting them to colleagues all over the world who are dealing with similar industry issues. These changes were developed after months of study and discussion between the Membership Issues task force, HFTP chapter leaders and the HFTP International Board of Directors.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-07-15.htmlThu, 15 Jul 2004June 29, 2004; AUSTIN, TEXAS - Thousands of hospitality professionals arrived at the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC ®) with an interest in investing in new technology. HITEC 2004, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) was held at the Dallas Convention Center and featured over 600 booths with more than 4,500 attendees. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-06-29a.htmlTue, 29 Jun 2004http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-06-03a.htmlThu, 03 Jun 2004May 17, 2004, AUSTIN, TEXAS - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP(r)) is proud to name Jeffrey Stephen Parker, CHTP, as the 2004 CHTP of the Year. Parker will be honored at the HITEC 2004 Awards Presentation on Tuesday, June 22. The award is attributed to the individual who scored the highest score for the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) exam in a given year. Acknowledged worldwide, the CHTP certification elevates the professionalism of both the recipient and the industry by helping set standards for the field. Those who earn the CHTP designation demonstrate a high level of dedication to their profession.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-05-17a.htmlMon, 17 May 2004Austin, Texas; May 12, 2004 - To take advantage of the large gathering of hospitality technology professionals at HITEC, the Convention Industry Council (CIC) will conduct an affiliated session at the same time. The APEX Initiative and Meeting Management Technology tutorial is June 21, in room C-149 from 2:30 - 4 p.m. at the Dallas Convention Center. The Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) begins that same day, June 21, at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas and runs through June 24. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-05-12a.htmlWed, 12 May 2004AUSTIN, TEXAS; May 10, 2004 — The Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) has appended a full day of education sessions to its schedule, making it a four-day program. The Monday sessions, included with a full conference registration, focus on the fundamentals of hospitality technology and the essentials of different system types. The sessions will give attendees an opportunity to be briefed on the basics and prepare them for the variety of options encountered in the exhibit hall. In addition, two special seminars will be offered — The Club Technology Boot Camp and the Sales and Marketing Briefing (both additional cost).http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-05-10a.htmlMon, 10 May 2004AUSTIN, TEXAS; May 5, 2004 - Logon to ONHTEC.com for a variety of multimedia resources focusing on hospitality technology. Visitors to the Online Hospitality Technology Exposition and Conference (ONHTEC®) have access to complimentary, streaming audio education sessions focusing on relevant industry topics, documents related to the featured topics and streaming audio interviews with industry experts. In addition, the site features a virtual exhibition from a variety of vendors offering products for electronic distribution and marketing, guestroom technology, property information technology and more.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-05-05a.htmlWed, 05 May 2004AUSTIN, TEXAS; April 29, 2004 — Attendees at the 2004 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) will notice several new features and adjustments that will enhance the value of their experience. Those attending HITEC 2004, June 21-24, at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas will have the opportunity to take advantage of the following enhancments: http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-04-29a.htmlThu, 29 Apr 2004AUSTIN, TEXAS; April 27, 2004 - The 2004 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) Thursday general session, on June 24, will feature a panel of four hospitality technology and operations executives who will discuss how they have created a successful business relationship that has leveraged IT as a strategic position within the organization. The panel will be moderated by Dr. Lalia Rach, associate dean and HVS International Chair for the NYU Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism and Sports Management.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-04-27a.htmlTue, 27 Apr 2004April 20, 2004 - Due to the progressive nature of the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), students in the University of Delaware's Masters of Science in Hospitality Information Management program will be required to attend the event this June in Dallas. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-04-20a.htmlTue, 20 Apr 2004http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-04-15a.htmlThu, 15 Apr 2004http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-04-13a.htmlTue, 13 Apr 2004http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-04-12a.htmlMon, 12 Apr 2004http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-04-09a.htmlFri, 09 Apr 2004http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-04-08a.htmlThu, 08 Apr 2004AUSTIN, TEXAS; March 9, 2004 -- HFTP's Club and Hotel Controllers Conferences in Las Vegas are sold out with 160 registered attendees, a 32 percent increase in attendance from last year. The conferences, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals, will be held March 22-23 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Las Vegas. The popular conferences feature up-to-date industry topics and bring together individuals with similar professional interests, providing great networking opportunities.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-03-09.htmlTue, 09 Mar 2004AUSTIN, TEXAS; February 27, 2004 — Nominations are now being accepted for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame, HFTP's highest level of recognition in the area of technology. Since the inception of the HFTP International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame in 1989, 23 individuals have been recognized for their contributions to the hospitality industry at HITEC® (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference), the world's largest hospitality technology conference. At this year's HITEC, June 21-24 at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, HFTP will continue this trend of excellence by inducting the latest member(s) to this prestigious group of industry professionals. Nominations will be accepted until April 19, 2004. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-02-27.htmlFri, 27 Feb 2004Austin, Texas; February 17, 2004 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has been honored for its contributions to the club industry with the Association of the Year Award for The Board Room magazine’s annual Excellence in Achievement Awards. The magazine is the official publication for club board members and directors, and each year it gathers industry leaders from all aspects of club operations to recognize industry leaders. Winners are selected for overall excellence in their respective fields, achievements, innovation, vision for future growth and continued impact on private club operations.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-02-17.htmlTue, 17 Feb 2004AUSTIN, TEXAS; Feb 10, 2004 - HITEC.org is now open, providing a one-stop portal for making arrangements to attend HITEC 2004 at the Dallas Convention Center, June 21-24 in Dallas, Texas. Visitors to the web site can register for the show, make hotel reservations and plan their time for all four days of HITEC. The Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) features companies displaying the latest hospitality technology products and services geared to the hospitality industry, as well as an exceptional education conference with presentations from experts representing all segments of the industry. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-02-10a.htmlTue, 10 Feb 2004AUSTIN, TEXAS; Feb 10, 2004 — Ex-NBA player, Walter Bond, will discuss Leadership at HFTP's Leadership Journey seminar in Las Vegas. In his session Leadership: Winners, Losers and Champions — there is a Difference, Walter will discuss how to create leaders who bring out the best in employees and in organizations. Attendees will discover how to create an organization where every employee — no matter their role — can use leadership skills to develop successful relationships among their co-workers, vendors and clients. The half-day seminar, March 23 at the Embassy Suites Las Vegas, is designed for members of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) who are interested in taking on a leadership role, whether it is in a professional capacity or within HFTP at all levels.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-02-10.htmlTue, 10 Feb 2004AUSTIN, TEXAS; February 2, 2004 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professional's (HFTP) popular Club and Hotel Controllers Conferences will feature education sessions that focus on essential club- and hotel-specific topics. The first conference will be held March 22-23 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev. The second will be held April 19-20 at the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center Boston in Boston, Mass. This year's conferences will have general information sessions, as well as two industry-specific tracks, one for hotels and the other for clubs. On top of the opportunity for attendees to become up-to-date on hot industry topics, the conferences will bring together individuals with similar professional interests, providing great networking opportunities.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-02-02.htmlMon, 02 Feb 2004Austin, Texas; January 6, 2004 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has recently been selected as a recipient of the “Champions of Industry 300 Award” in honor of the steps it’s taken to help professionals within the hospitality industry achieve their goals and have a positive impact on their profession. The eighth annual award, sponsored by Pat Summerall Productions, is limited to 300 outstanding organizations. It recognizes exceptional achievements and contributions made to America by corporations, educational institutions, and government municipalities, focusing on the true meaning of entrepreneurship while maintaining the highest standards. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2004-01-06.htmlTue, 06 Jan 2004 Austin, Texas; December 19, 2003 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has recently been selected as a recipient of the “Champions of Industry 300 Award” in honor of the steps it's taken to help professionals within the hospitality industry achieve their goals and have a positive impact on their profession. The eighth annual award, sponsored by Pat Summerall Productions, is limited to 300 outstanding organizations. It recognizes exceptional achievements and contributions made to America by corporations, educational institutions and government municipalities, focusing on the true meaning of entrepreneurship while maintaining the highest standards. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-12-19.htmlFri, 19 Dec 2003 Austin, Texas; December 15, 2003 — A recent 2004 hotel technology spend survey found that 85 percent of its respondents were definitely going to attend HITEC 2004, June 21–24, at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. The survey, conducted by The Duck LLC, focused on senior management and technology executives at hotel companies based in North America. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-12-15.htmlMon, 15 Dec 2003October 22, 2003; AUSTIN, TEXAS — With its record number of attendees, the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP) Annual Convention & Tradeshow was a great success. The final count came to 753 attendees, making this the largest attendance for the 51-year-old event that took place October 15–18 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Fla. The sixth annual tradeshow also set a record by selling out its exhibit space for the first time ever. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-11-22.htmlSat, 22 Nov 2003Nov 4, 2003, AUSTIN, TEXAS — The fourth annual Hospitality Technology Professionals Forum, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), will host over 60 industry professionals, almost double the attendance in 2002. The General Track of the Forum is sold-out. There are a limited number of seats available for the Club Track and registrations for this track are still being accepted, but should be faxed to HFTP immediately before all seats are filled. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-11-04.htmlTue, 04 Nov 2003 Austin, Texas; October 31, 2003 - A retirement reception will be held for two major players in the development of hospitality technology, Larry Chervenak, CHAE, and Joyce Christmas. Since the early '70s, Chervenak and Christmas have contributed to the industry by writing and consulting on current trends in hospitality technology through the firm Chervenak, Keane and Co. The reception will be held at the Jacob K.Javits Convention Center in Room 1B04 in New York City on Monday, November 10 from 1-2:15 p.m. Friends and colleagues are invited.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-10-31.htmlFri, 31 Oct 2003October 24, 2003; AUSTIN, TEXAS — The 2003-2004 Executive Committee and Board of Directors for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) were installed during HFTP’s 2003 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Orlando, Fla. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-10-24e.htmlFri, 24 Oct 2003October 24, 2003; AUSTIN, TEXAS - Wendy K. Zurstadt, CPA, CHAE, CHTP, was installed as immediate past president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) during the President’s Evening event at the association’s 2003 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Orlando, Fla. Zurstadt is the director of finance at The Hartford Golf Club in West Hartford, Conn.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-10-24d.htmlFri, 24 Oct 2003October 24, 2003; AUSTIN, TEXAS – Agnes DeFranco, CHAE, was installed as secretary of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) during the President’s Evening event at the association’s 2003 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Orlando, Fla. DeFranco is an associate professor at the University of Houston’s Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management in Houston, Texas. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-10-24c.htmlFri, 24 Oct 2003October 24, 2003; AUSTIN, TEXAS – Ralph R. Miller, CA, CBV, CHA, CHAE, was installed as treasurer of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) during the President’s Evening event at the association’s 2003 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Orlando, Fla. Miller is the president/owner of Inntegrated Hospitality Management Ltd. a full service hotel management and consulting company with offices in Vancouver, British Columbia and Calgary, Alberta.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-10-24b.htmlFri, 24 Oct 2003October 24, 2003; AUSTIN, TEXAS – Frank Agnello, Jr., CMA, CHAE, was installed as vice president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) during the President’s Evening event at the association’s 2003 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Orlando, Fla. Agnello is controller of The Wyndgate Country Club in Rochester Hills, Mich.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-10-24a.htmlFri, 24 Oct 2003October 24, 2003; AUSTIN, TEXAS – Tina Samson, CHAE, was installed as president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) during the President’s Evening event at the association’s 2003 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Orlando, Fla. Samson is the chief financial officer for Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando in Orlando, Fla.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-10-24.htmlFri, 24 Oct 2003Austin, Texas; October 16, 2003 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) and the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) have planned a joint meeting to determine software standards for clubs. The gathering will be held in a town hall-style forum open to club managers, controllers and technology vendors at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Room 1B04 in New York City on Monday, November 10 from 3-4:30 p.m. The meeting will introduce the concepts of club software performance and integration standards and how it may affect the industry as a whole.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-10-16.htmlThu, 16 Oct 2003Orlando, Fla; October 15, 2003 — A new record was broken this week, with 674 attendees registered for the Hospitality Financial and Technology professionals’ (HFTP) Annual Convention & Tradeshow. This is the largest attendance for the 51-year-old event that starts today and runs through to Saturday at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Fla. The sixth annual tradeshow also set a record by selling out its exhibit space for the first time ever. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-10-15.htmlWed, 15 Oct 2003###http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-09-23a.htmlTue, 23 Sep 2003September 29, 2003, AUSTIN, TEXAS — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) will be hosting its fourth annual Hospitality Technology Professionals Forum, designed to encourage participants to discuss important industry issues amongst each other. New to this year’s forum is a track on club technology, which will run concurrently with a discussion track on general hospitality technology. The Forum will be held Friday, Nov. 7 at The Penn Club in New York City. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-09-23.htmlTue, 23 Sep 2003Austin, Texas; September 18, 2003 — Len Bartello, CPA, CHAE, CHTP, was selected as the recipient of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professional’s (HFTP) prestigious Paragon Award. Bartello was recognized for his significant and lasting contributions to both HFTP and the hospitality industry. Bartello has been a member of HFTP for 20 years, and served as president for the HFTP South Florida Chapter and as HFTP International president from 1992–1993. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-09-18.htmlThu, 18 Sep 2003September 5, 2003, AUSTIN, TEXAS — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) will once again offer its popular Club and Hotel Controllers Conferences in 2004. The conferences provide professional development and networking opportunities for hospitality controllers, featuring education sessions led by industry experts. The conferences will be held in the western and eastern regions of North America, making it geographically convenient to attend. The first conference will be March 22–23 at the Embassy Suites Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nev. The second will be held April 19–20 at the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center Boston in Boston, Mass. You can visit the HFTP web site for a calendar of all HFTP events. If you have any questions, please contact education@hftp.org, (800) 646-4387 or (512) 249-5333.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-09-05.htmlFri, 05 Sep 2003 http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-08-27.htmlWed, 27 Aug 2003Austin, Texas; August 8, 2003 — Illustrating that it is safe to participate in large events in Toronto,the Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals-Ontario Chapter, is holding their annual social meeting downtown at the Toronto SkyDome during the upcoming Seattle vs. Blue Jays baseball game. The event, to be held August 21, is open to both members and nonmembers of the association.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-08-08.htmlFri, 08 Aug 2003June 26, 2003; AUSTIN, TEXAS — The Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC ®) continued to be a strong show, with many of the attendees saying they were there to buy. HITEC 2003, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), was the fourth largest HITEC held in 32 years. The event, held at New Orleans’ Morial Convention Center, featured over 600 booths and more than 4,500 attendees. According to an attendee survey, 19 percent said they were planning on purchasing between $100,000–$250,000; 12 percent said $250,000–$500,000 and 20 percent said they were spending over $500,000.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-06-26.htmlThu, 26 Jun 2003June 20, 2003; Austin, TX - Known for its excellent education program focusing on hospitality finance and technology topics, the 2003 Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' Annual Convention & Tradeshow has once again lined up a top-notch schedule. The conference will be held October 15-18 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Fla., and will offer sessions covering strategic planning, tax and financial trends, software agreements and much more. In addition to the industry-relevant sessions, the conference will feature the dynamic performance coach Keith Harrell, CSP, CPAE, and Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE, a member of the exclusive Speakers Roundtable which includes 20 of the world's top speakers. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-06-20.htmlFri, 20 Jun 2003Austin, Texas; June 18, 2003 - As a follow-up to last year's first Sheraton technology reunion, past and present members of the Sheraton technology team will once again get together for a reunion in conjunction with HITEC 2003 in New Orleans. The gathering on Monday, June 23, is a chance for old and current colleagues to rekindle the camaraderie they shared while working for Sheraton. The reunion was organized by Steve Bearden, Vice President - Systems Development, Fidelity Investments and Mark Haley, Partner, The Prism Partnership, and will be held right on Bourbon Street at Mike Anderson's Seafood. Both are former ITT Sheraton Corporation information technology executives, as are many of the other attendees.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-06-18.htmlWed, 18 Jun 2003Austin, Texas; June 17, 2003 - In recognition of the importance of HITEC 2003 to the industry, the annual hospitality technology event planned for June 24-26 in New Orleans, has garnered an immense amount of support from industry stakeholders. In addition to the more than 280 exhibiting companies that will occupy over 600 booths, HITEC also has numerous event sponsors. These official conference sponsors make it possible to hold attendance costs down, as well as, upgrade official conference events. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-06-17.htmlTue, 17 Jun 2003AUSTIN, TX; June 10, 2003 –Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) recently announced the 2004 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) Advisory Council. The 2004 HITEC Advisory Council Chairman is Thomas H. Murphy, chief information officer for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-06-10a.htmlTue, 10 Jun 2003AUSTIN, TX; June 10, 2003 –Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) recently announced the 2004 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) Advisory Council. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-06-10.htmlTue, 10 Jun 2003AUSTIN, TEXAS; June 9, 2003 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is now accepting nominations for the prestigious Paragon Award, which recognizes individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to both HFTP and the hospitality industry. Since 1999, six people have been recognized with a Paragon Award, and continuing with the tradition, HFTP will honor this year’s winner(s) at the 2003 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Orlando, Fla. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-06-09.htmlMon, 09 Jun 2003AUSTIN, TEXAS; June 6, 2003 - The 2003 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is sold out, with 606 booths representing 265 companies. A complete list of exhibiting companies is available on the HITEC web site at www.hitec.org, along with online registration and a detailed schedule of educational programming. HFTP is now placing companies on an exhibitor waiting list that will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Potential exhibitors should contact Lance Peterson at (800) 448-3239 or (512) 249-5333 x20 for exhibiting information. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-06-06a.htmlFri, 06 Jun 2003AUSTIN, TEXAS; June 6, 2003 - The International Board of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) unanimously approved to unveil an innovative benefit that provides HFTP members with new networking and professional development opportunities. Debuting January 2004, ProLinks will bring members around the globe together through an online community for discussion, education, networking, news and resources. This resource, developed especially for direct members who share similar challenges and concerns, will revolutionize the way member benefits are delivered. This new concept has a number of risks and rewards that may ultimately impact the current chapter structure.  http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-06-06.htmlFri, 06 Jun 2003AUSTIN, TEXAS; June 5, 2003 — HITEC 2003, scheduled later this month for New Orleans, on June 24-26, will be an extraordinary marketplace. According to the latest survey results from early registrants in the exhibitor category, more than 20 percent are planning purchases from other exhibitors on the floor for more than $50,000 US during the next 12 months. Additionally, 22 percent say that they will purchase more than $50,000 US from other HITEC exhibitors during the conference. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-06-05.htmlThu, 05 Jun 2003AUSTIN, TEXAS; May 30, 2003 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is proud to announce that president and publisher of Hospitality Upgrade, Richard Siegel, has been selected as the 2003 HFTP International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame inductee. Siegel was selected for influencing the progress of hospitality technology by providing a publishing forum for information on the industry. Siegel will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at this year's HITEC® (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference) - the world's largest hospitality technology conference. HITEC 2003 will be held June 24-26 at the Ernest Morial Convention Center, in New Orleans. He will be honored at the HITEC Opening Session on Tuesday, June 24.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-05-30.htmlFri, 30 May 2003May 29, 2003, AUSTIN, TEXAS - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP(r)) is proud to name Ab Echenberg, CHAE, CHTP, as the 2003 CHTP of the Year. Echenberg will be honored at the HITEC 2003 Opening Session on Tuesday, June 24. The award is attributed to the individual who scored the highest score for the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) exam in a given year. Acknowledged worldwide, the CHTP certification elevates the professionalism of both the recipient and the industry by helping set standards for the field. Those who earn the CHTP designation demonstrate a high level of dedication to their profession.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-05-29.htmlThu, 29 May 2003May 27, 2003, AUSTIN, TEXAS - The housing deadline for the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is now upon us. After 5 p.m. CST on Wednesday, May 28, the housing bureau will close and all reservations and changes must be made with the hotel directly. To ensure that attendees receive the special, low conference rates, reservations must be made by the deadline. Rates could change based on availability once the housing bureau closes. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-05-27.htmlTue, 27 May 2003AUSTIN, TEXAS; May 20, 2003 — Exhibitors at the Hospitality Industry Technology Exhibition and Conference (HITEC®) will get the opportunity to be advised on successful exhibiting tips by industry expert, Scott Korzan from Incomm Research. The complimentary sales and marketing session is for HITEC exhibitors only and will give exhibitors an idea of what behaviors they should avoid in the booth and skills sales people can improve on. A question and answer session will follow the session, and just before the show starts, Korzan will stroll through the hall for any last minute tips to help exhibitors maximize on their days at the show.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-05-20.htmlTue, 20 May 2003Austin, Texas; May 19, 2003 — For the first time at the 2003 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC), wireless users will be able to log-in at a designated Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). The hot spot will be located in an area near the Cybernet Center, servicing attendees with laptops and handhelds that have 802.11b compliant network cards. The wireless hot spot will expand Internet access capabilities at HITEC beyond the 12 complimentary computers set up at the Cybernet Center. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-05-19.htmlMon, 19 May 2003Austin, Texas; May 15, 2003 —Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced today that The Bottomline magazine has won an award in the category “Best Feature Series”in the Western region in theAmerican Society of Business Publication Editors’ 25th Awards of Excellence. The judges, experienced business editors, designers and academics, chose The Bottomline from thousands of entries vying for recognition in 37 categories. The competitionseeks to recognize superior magazine editorial and design in trade publications. The award-winning feature series focused onhotel security, beginning with the April/May 2002 issue and continued on in the next two consecutive issues. “HFTP is so lucky to have such a great group of volunteers on our editorial council, headed up by Franklin John P. Sikich, CHAE, CPA,” said FrankWolfe, executive vice president and CEO of HFTP.“When you combine the driving force of our council with the excellent skills of editor Eliza Selig, the synergy is incredible.Eliza has capabilities and talents that has enabled The Bottomline to soar among its peers. It is a great moment for HFTP, but the recognition all belongs to Eliza!”The series was coordinated by Amitava Chatterjee, CHTP, consultant for IBM Consulting Services, Travel and Transportation Industry and a member of the HFTP Editorial Advisory Council and William McShane, CPP, CLSD, director of security and fire safety for Affinia Hospitality, formerly Manhattan East Suite Hotels. The articles were written by McShane, with assistance from Peter Leftheris and Scott Nowakowski, CHTP, who are part of the IT staff at Affinia Hospitality.Selig will accept the honor on behalf of The Bottomline at the awards ceremony in June.Based in Austin, Texas, HFTP is the professional association for financial and technology personnel working in hotels, resorts, clubs, casinos, restaurants and other hospitality-related businesses. The association provides continuing education and networking opportunities to more than 4,000 members around the world, and produces the premiere hospitality technology shows HITEC and ONHTEC. HFTP also administers the examination and awards the certification for the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) and the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) designations. HFTP was founded in 1952 as the National Association of Hotel Accountants. HFTP(r), HITEC(r), ONHTEC(r) are registered service marks of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-05-15.htmlThu, 15 May 2003Austin, Texas; May 5, 2003 - In an effort to ease accommodation costs for the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), hotel rates have been lowered at all official conference hotels. HITEC management urges attendees to take advantage of these new rates and make their reservations soon. Not only is HITEC fast approaching, June 24-25, but only those staying at one of the official conference hotels will be given a pass that admits them on the complimentary shuttle buses - ultimately saving attendees time and money. The buses will transport attendees back and forth from the Ernest Morial Convention Center in New Orleans and the official HITEC hotels. The new rates are as follows:http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-05-05.htmlMon, 05 May 2003 Austin, Texas; May 1, 2003 -The Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) and Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) are once again collaborating to educate club professionals on the most current systems and innovations in club technology. CMAA has announced that it will sponsor the Club Technology Boot Camp and Club Technology Rows at the HFTP-produced Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC). The two new club-centered initiatives are being incorporated as part of HITEC's mission to provide hospitality technology education. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-05-01.htmlThu, 01 May 2003 AUSTIN, TEXAS; April 21, 2003 - The attendance for the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is up more than 8 percent over last year's numbers as of April 15, 2003. The technology show, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), features companies displaying the latest technology products and services geared to the hospitality industry. The event also features an exceptional educational conference with experts from all segments of the industry, including hotels, restaurants, resorts and clubs.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-04-21.htmlMon, 21 Apr 2003AUSTIN, TEXAS; April 15, 2003 — To emphasize the important changes to the newest edition of the Uniform System of Financial Reporting for Clubs, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP) Club and Hotel Controllers Conference will feature a session that exclusively covers the amendments and expansion to this important reference text. The book was released in mid-February, and was the result of a joint effort between HFTP and the Club Manager’s Association of America (CMAA). Ian D.N. Fetigan, CCM, the sub-committee chair representing CMAA, will lead the session at the conference being held April 28–29 at Marriott San Diego Mission Valley in San Diego, Calif. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-04-15.htmlTue, 15 Apr 2003AUSTIN, TEXAS; April 7, 2003 - The Board of Directors of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has recently elected the 2003 Nominating Committee. The committee is involved in the process of selecting future HFTP Directors. After interviewing candidates, the Nominating Committee will recommend a slate of officers and directors to the membership to fill vacant positions.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-04-07.htmlMon, 07 Apr 2003 AUSTIN, TEXAS; April 1, 2003 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has added new features to the association web site (www.hftp.org) designed to make the site a key resource for industry and association news. The HFTP web site now features the latest hospitality headlines directly on the home page, making it easier for hospitality professionals to find the latest industry and association news. This feature provides a quick and easy way to check in on what's going on in the hospitality world, without having to search through a number of resources. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-04-01.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2003AUSTIN, TEXAS; March 28, 2003 — New for 2003, the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) has changed its shuttle bus policy. This year, complimentary bus transportation between conference hotels and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center will be available only to attendees staying in the official HITEC hotel block. Attendees staying in a conference hotel will receive a special bus pass upon check-in, and will need to show the pass to get on a shuttle bus.  HITEC, produced by HFTP, is the largest, most comprehensive showcase of hospitality technology in the world. It has led hospitality technology in the right direction through more than 30 years of change. HITEC 2003, will take place on June 24–26, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La. For more information and to make your hotel reservations, go to www.hitec.org or call (800) 646-4387 or (512) 249-5333.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-03-28.htmlFri, 28 Mar 2003AUSTIN, TEXAS; March 24, 2003 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce that despite the uncertainty of current times, the Club and Hotel Controllers Conferences will proceed as scheduled. The first Club and Hotel Controllers Conference starts today at the Radisson Hotel New Orleans in New Orleans, La., and will run through tomorrow. The second conference will take place Monday, April 28-29 at the Marriott San Diego Mission Valley in San Diego, Calif. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-03-24a.htmlMon, 24 Mar 2003AUSTIN, TEXAS; March 24, 2003 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce that despite the uncertainty of current times, the Club and Hotel Controllers Conferences will proceed as scheduled. The first Club and Hotel Controllers Conference starts today at the Radisson Hotel New Orleans in New Orleans, La., and will run through tomorrow. The second conference will take place Monday, April 28-29 at the Marriott San Diego Mission Valley in San Diego, Calif. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-03-24.htmlMon, 24 Mar 2003AUSTIN, TEXAS; March 19, 2003 - With the threat of war and an increased national security alert, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) has made accommodations for concerned registered attendees of its Club & Hotel Controllers Conferences in New Orleans next week, March 24-25. In response, HFTP will either transfer registration fees to the Club & Hotel Controllers Conference in San Diego, April 28-29, or will refund registration fees without penalty for those who wish to cancel. Cancellations must be received in writing no later than 2 p.m. (CST) on Thursday, March 20th. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-03-19.htmlWed, 19 Mar 2003AUSTIN, TEXAS; March 17, 2003 — The Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) International Board has recently approved new maintenance enforcements for both the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) and the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP). Acknowledged worldwide, the CHAE and CHTP certifications elevate the professionalism of both the recipient and the industry by helping set standards for the field. The CHAE program started in 1981, and now over 1,000 candidates have earned the CHAE. The CHTP program started in 1994, and now over 200 candidates have earned the CHTP.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-03-17.htmlMon, 17 Mar 2003AUSTIN, TEXAS; March 14, 2003 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is offering the new Club Technology Boot Camp geared to optimize the club professional’s proficiency in current technology. The session is a precursor to the once-a-year event, the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC), designated for exploring the latest in hospitality technology. The boot camp will be held on Monday, June 23 at the Ernest Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La., followed by HITEC, June 24-26. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-03-14.htmlFri, 14 Mar 2003AUSTIN, TEXAS; March 5, 2003 — Nominations are now being accepted for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame, HFTP's highest level of recognition in the area of technology. Since the inception of the HFTP International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame in 1989, 22 individuals have been recognized for their contributions to the hospitality industry at HITEC® (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference), the world's largest hospitality technology conference. At this year's HITEC, June 24-26 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La., HFTP will continue this trend of excellence by inducting the latest member(s) to this prestigious group of industry professionals. Nominations will be accepted until April 21, 2003. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-03-05.htmlWed, 05 Mar 2003Austin, Texas; March 3, 2003: Hospitality Financial and Technology Professional's (HFTP) International President and CFO of the Hartford Golf Club, Wendy Zurstadt, CHAE, CHTP, CPA, announced today that Frank Wolfe, CAE, has accepted an offer to remain at the helm of the association's management. Wolfe will continue as HFTP's Executive Vice President/CEO through June 2006, a job he has had since 1994.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-03-03.htmlMon, 03 Mar 2003AUSTIN, TEXAS; February 18, 2003 — The sixth edition of the Uniform System of Financial Reporting for Clubs, a joint collaboration between Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA®), has just been released with a number of new features. This Uniform System of Financial Reporting for Clubs is a club accounting resource for club managers, officers and club controllers that establishes standardized formats and account classifications to guide club financial executives in preparing and presenting financial information. However, unlike previous editions, the sixth edition is more than double the size and features many new and useful additions to help make it the most effective and informative version to date. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-02-18.htmlTue, 18 Feb 2003AUSTIN, TEXAS; January 21, 2003 — The featured speakers at the 2003 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) were selected to discuss topics that are definitive of HITEC. The topics include leadership, technology investment and the travel industry. The sessions will thread through the three days of HITEC 2003, June 24–26 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Opening the conference is Terry Pearce, author of Leading out Loud, and to round out the conference are Donald Neal, senior vice president of Rapp Collins Worldwide and Peter Greenberg, travel editor for NBC’s Today Show. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2003-01-23.htmlThu, 23 Jan 2003Austin, Texas; April 14, 2002 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) has selected hospitality-industry veteran, Lance Peterson, as its new Director of Marketing. Peterson has numerous years of experience in both the hospitality industry and sales and marketing. Starting immediately, he will be responsible for promoting HFTP services to industry vendors, such as booths for HFTP's exhibitions at HITEC, ONHTEC and its Annual Convention & Tradeshow; as well as advertising in HFTP publications. Peterson is replacing Teresa Pulley, who is resigning from HFTP after five years of great service to the association; including a period when HITEC saw tremendous growth in its exhibition size. Pulley, after a few months sabbatical, has not decided what she wants to do. For now, she plans to rest and relax. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2002.04-14.htmlSun, 14 Apr 2002December 17, 2002, AUSTIN, TEXAS — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has added two new, one-day conferences to its 2003 education schedule — the Hospitality Restaurant Professionals Forum and the Human Resources Seminar. The two were adopted into HFTP’s education program because of widespread interest in these topics from the association’s members, and are geared for hospitality professionals. The two conferences will be held on Friday, February 21 at the Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Airport in Los Angeles, Calif.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2002-12-17.htmlTue, 17 Dec 2002AUSTIN, TEXAS, November 7, 2002 — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), The School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University and MSU Global Online Connection have aligned to offer an online management development program designed for hospitality professionals. The program, Management of Lodging Systems, offers three course modules: Fundamentals of the Front Office, Delivering Quality Guest Service and Managing Revenues and Profits. The modules are designed for department managers, assistant managers and supervisors. Registration starts Friday, Nov. 15, and must be done through the HFTP web site.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2002-11-07.htmlThu, 07 Nov 2002November 4; AUSTIN, TEXAS - The 2002-2003 Executive Committee and Board of Directors for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) were installed during HFTP’s 2002 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Austin, Texas. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2002-11-04f.htmlMon, 04 Nov 2002November 4, 2002; AUSTIN, TEXAS - The 2002-2003 Board of Directors for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) were installed during HFTP’s Annual Business Meeting at the association’s 2002 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Austin, Texas. Members of the 2002-2003 HFTP Board of Directors include:http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2002-11-04e.htmlMon, 04 Nov 2002November 4, 2002; AUSTIN, TEXAS - The 2002-2003 Board of Directors for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) were installed during HFTP’s Annual Business Meeting at the association’s 2002 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Austin, Texas. Members of the 2002-2003 HFTP Board of Directors include:http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2002-11-04d.htmlMon, 04 Nov 2002November 4, 2002; AUSTIN, TEXAS - John J. Cahill, CHA, CHTP, was installed as immediate past president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) during the President’s Evening dinner and dance at the association’s 2002 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Austin, Texas. Cahill is chief information officer for Manhattan East Suite Hotels in New York. He has been a member of HFTP since 1981 and currently serves on the Appeals Committee, Nominating Committee Task Force and CHTP and HITEC Advisory Councils. He has also served on the Hotel, 50th Anniversary, HFTP Technology Award of Merit, Education Advisory, Foundation, Web Content, International Relations and Paragon Award Selection committees and councils. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2002-11-04c.htmlMon, 04 Nov 2002November 4, 2002; AUSTIN, TEXAS - Ralph R. Miller, CHA, CA, CBV, CHAE, was installed as secretary/treasurer of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) during the President’s Evening dinner and dance at the association’s 2002 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Austin, Texas. Miller is the president/owner of Inntegrated Hospitality Management Ltd. in Vancouver, British Columbia.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2002-11-04b.htmlMon, 04 Nov 2002November 4, 2002; AUSTIN, TEXAS - Tina Samson, CHAE, was installed as president-elect of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) during the President’s Evening dinner and dance at the association’s 2002 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Austin, Texas. Samson is the Chief Financial Officer for Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando in Orlando, Fla. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2002-11-04a.htmlMon, 04 Nov 2002November 4, 2002; AUSTIN, TEXAS - Wendy K. Zurstadt, CPA, CHAE, CHTP, was installed as president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) during the President’s Evening dinner and dance at the association’s 2002 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Austin, Texas. Zurstadt is controller of The Hartford Golf Club, in West Hartford, Conn.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2002-11-04.htmlMon, 04 Nov 2002October 31, 2002; AUSTIN, TX – Over 600 individuals came together last week to join in on Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP) 50th anniversary celebration. The association’s yearlong golden celebration culminated at HFTP’s extraordinary Annual Convention & Tradeshow at the Renaissance Austin Hotel in Austin, Texas, Oct. 23-26. The education programming was marked with world-renowned, general session speakers that covered topics ranging in personal motivation to leadership to the role the media plays in world events. The conference also offered attendees a balance of professional continuing education, with rocking social events that provided opportunities for networking and fun. The joint tradeshow, with 49 companies in 52 booths displayed products and services geared toward the hospitality industry.             http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2002-10-31.htmlThu, 31 Oct 2002http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2002-10-29a.htmlTue, 29 Oct 2002September 29, 2002, AUSTIN, TEXAS — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is proud to announce that David W. Patterson, Ph.D., CPA, CHAE, is the 2002 CHAE of the Year. The honor is attributed to the individual who scored the highest score for the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) exam in a given year. Acknowledged worldwide, the CHAE certification elevates the professionalism of both the recipient and the industry by helping set standards for the field. Those who earn the CHAE designation demonstrate a high level of dedication to their profession.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2002-09-29.htmlSun, 29 Sep 2002http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2002-09-24a.htmlTue, 24 Sep 2002AUSTIN, TEXAS; September 20, 2002 — The inaugural education session of the Online Hospitality Technology Exposition and Conference (ONHTEC) is slated for October 25, 2002 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. EST. The session, Emerging Technologies, is the first of quarterly-scheduled education sessions planned for webcast from the online conference at www.onhtec.org. ONHTEC, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Hsyndicate, aims to be the most comprehensive and trendsetting online conference and showcase of hospitality IT and distribution technology available on the Web. ONHTEC aims to provide knowledge and know-how to industry professionals at all levels of expertise. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2002-09-20.htmlFri, 20 Sep 2002September 12, 2002, AUSTIN, TEXAS — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) will be hosting a one-day forum on hospitality technology designed to encourage participants to discuss important industry issues amongst each other. The Hospitality Technology Professionals Forum will be held on Friday, November 8 at the IH/M&RS located at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2002-09-12.htmlThu, 12 Sep 2002September 9, 2002, AUSTIN, TEXAS — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has scheduled a full roster of educational events throughout 2003 geared towards financial and technology professionals. The programming includes the high-caliber hospitality technology conference, HITEC®, in New Orleans, as well as a number of opportunities for professional development. For 2003, HFTP introduces the Human Resources Seminar and the Hospitality Restaurant Professionals Forum, two new education opportunities that many will find very useful. Listed below is the late winter and spring schedule, and you can visit the HFTP web site for a calendar of all HFTP events. If you have any questions, please contact education@hftp.org, (800) 646-4387 or (512) 249-5333.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2002-09-09.htmlMon, 09 Sep 2002September 6, 2002, AUSTIN, TEXAS — Bridget Lee-Young, CPA, CHAE, is the 1,000th individual to earn the designation as a Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE). The exam for the designation, administered by the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), was first given in 1981 and currently the CHAE is recognized as THE symbol of achievement in the profession of hospitality accounting. Acknowledged worldwide, CHAE certification elevates the professionalism of both the recipient and the industry by helping set standards for the field. Those who earn the CHAE designation demonstrate a high level of dedication to their profession.http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2002-09-06.htmlFri, 06 Sep 2002September 3, 2002, AUSTIN, TEXAS — In anticipation of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) extraordinary 50th anniversary celebration, registration for the HFTP 2002 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in August was 20 percent higher than what it was at that time last year. The event, October 23-26 at the Renaissance Austin Hotel in Austin, Texas, will be the culmination of HFTP’s yearlong 50th anniversary celebration. Attendees will have the opportunity to sit in on sessions led by popular, world-renowned speakers, go to extra-special social events and visit an exhibit displaying memorabilia from HFTP’s 50 years in existence. Those who are planning to attend view this event as an opportunity to come together with their colleagues to honor the association that has played a major role in their career development. http://www.hftp.org/Content/News/HFTPNews/2002-09-03.htmlTue, 03 Sep 2002