Tuesday, June 22

HITEC iPhone App and Mobile Solution Now Available

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A new HITEC iPhone® mobile application, or “app,” is now available for a free download. There is also a mobile Internet version which can be used for Android®, Blackberry® and other Internet capable devices.You can download the iPhone version by searching for "HITEC" or "HFTP" in the iTunes store. For the mobile version, visit www.hftp.org/hitecmobile. More...

Frank Abagnale, Jr. Spoke of His Life During Opening Session
The Opening Session began with "Wizard" Price (aka HFTP Global President Terry Price, CHAE, CHTP, CPA) opening HITEC with his Harry Potter themed speech (in honor of the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter now open at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure Park). He then introduced the HITEC Advisory Council Co-chairs Cindy Estis Green and Allison Morris, CHTP who spoke about the hard work the Advisory Council did to create the education program. The keynote speaker was Frank Abagnale, Jr. whose life is chronicled in the "Catch Me If You Can" book, film and soon-to-be released Broadway musical. More...

More Features:
» See What's New at HITEC 2010
»Welcome Reception Offered Networking for Attendees
» What to Do During Your Time in Orlando
» Certification Lounge Returns to HITEC 2010
» Co-located Conferences Offer Additional Education at HITEC 2010

What's Happening Today

General Session: Michael Tchong to Discuss How to "Tweet Up" Potential Customers

8:30 a.m. * Today * Room 320
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 HITEC 2010, trendsetter Michael Tchong will explore the latest social networking trends and discuss its importance in the hospitality technology industry. More...

GUESTROOM 20X Unveils New Version in Exhibit Hall Today
HITEC 2010's Monday schedule is packed full of education opportunities that you won't want to miss, so make sure you plan on being at HITEC in time to participate.
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More What's Happening Today:
» Nick Price to be Inducted Into the International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame
» Don't Miss the Special Features of the HITEC Exhibit Hall

Later This Week...

Closing Session: For Disney Executive Dennis Snow to Discuss Customer Service

3:30 p.m. * Thursday, June 22 * Room 320

The HITEC closing speaker, Dennis Snow, shares with attendees his extensive experience in customer service, which he built through his 20 years with the Walt Disney World Company. Snow worked his way up through the company, starting as a front-line attractions operator. More...

Give Feedback on the Conference Through Online Surveys
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Be on the look out in your e-mail inbox for a HITEC survey each day. Please complete the surveys for the sessions you attend. Your feedback is greatly appreciates, as it helps plan future HITECs. You can also fill out the survey on the HITEC iPhone app and mobile Internet version of the app.
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Sponsor Focus

Netbooks Wirelessly Connect a Mobile Workforce
Visit Sprint at HITEC Booth # 1124

The increase of mobile workers is driving demand for mobile broadband access anytime, anywhere, without sacrificing worker productivity. Sprint Embedded Mobile Broadband extends the workplace, enabling mobile workers to work just about anywhere, anytime with the same tools and access available in the office – with increased durability and improved performance in comparison to mobile broadband external devices. More...

Pirate Exhibitor Policy

To maintain its high value, plans for preventing pirate exhibitors (also known as Outboarders or Suitcasers) at HITEC 2010 have been established for the 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. HFTP 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. More...

HITEC Exhibitor News

PrinterOn® Adds Google® Map Views to PrintSpots® Directory

Cendyn Launches Video Sales Presentation Service for eProposal at HITEC

Aptech Announces Next Generation Accounting Solution at HITEC

MSI’s Self-Service Point of Sale Solution, Place Point Expands to iPad / iPhone / iPod Touch Devices

Introducing Orion by VingCard Elsafe, a Revolutionary New Wireless Energy Management Solution

PAR Springer-Miller Partners with Datavision for Business Intelligence

NCR and Intelity team to expand multi-channel self-service convenience to hotel guests

ChannelRUSH announces expanded XML interface connections and worldwide distribution at HITEC 2010

EasyRMS adds more than 200 new hotels to its portfolio in past 12 months…

Choice Hotels Chooses the Movitas Mobile Conference Solution

Ruckus Wireless Introduces First High-Speed 802.11n Wi-Fi Wall Switch

Motorola Expands Wireless LAN Portfolio with Innovative 802.11n WallPlate Access Point

Datavision enhances Business Intelligence suite with mobile BI for iPad and iPhone

The Grove (UK) installs Datavision Business Intelligence System

Agilysys Announces Availability of the Guest 360™ Solution

More HITEC Exhibitor News

HITEC News Flash Daily Sponsor: Sprint

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