Now Available Online - Special Report on IFRS Conversion
In this month’s issue of The Bottomline magazine is a special report from the HFTP Research Institute on the SEC’s proposed conversion to International Financial Reporting Standards – which if adopted could be in mandatory use as early as 2014. More...

Hotel Yearbook Forecasts Hospitality Industry in 2009
Learn what the global hospitality industry has in store for this year in the Hotel Yearbook 2009, the industry's only forward-thinking publication written entirely by 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 in the coming year. More...

IDEO Executive to Speak at HITEC 2009
June 22-25 * Anaheim Convention Center * Anaheim, Calif. USA
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 HITEC 2009. The session is Thursday, June 25. Solomon's session explains why design thinking is a useful problem-solving technique for the hospitality industry. The concept uses methods like observation, prototyping, building and storytelling to work through organizational challenges. Solomon also discusses the importance of focusing on the customer's journey when setting organizational priorities, expanding brands and creating customer-centered designs. The session includes hospitality-related case studies from the Marriott, Mahindra Zest and more. More...

Submit a Technology for GUESTROOM 20X’s Next Version
Applications Due: March 31, 2009 by 5 p.m. (CST 23:00 GMT)
Make an impact on the hospitality industry - participate in HFTP's GUESTROOM 20X. HFTP is combing the globe for the latest and greatest technologies for the guestroom. Participation in this highly-lauded showroom exhibit dedicated to hospitality industry advancement and to the continuing dialogue about what belongs in a guestroom. More...

Hospitality Technology Trends and Ideas Dominate Discussion at 2009 EHTEC
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. More...

HFTP Club and Hotel Controllers Conference Takes on Tough Economy
March 16–17 * Westin Tampa Harbour Island * Tampa, Fla.
June 23–24 * Anaheim Convention Center * Anaheim, Calif.
HFTP’s 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. Registration and the full conference schedule are available online. More...

Update Your Contact Information for the 2009 Membership and Resource Guide
HFTP is preparing the membership directory to be included in the 2009 Membership and Resource Guide. The HFTP Membership and Resource Guide is a directory listing of HFTP members, as well as a tool showcasing all the member benefits you can access. This directory will be mailed to all HFTP members in Spring 2009. More...

Register for 3rd Annual Carolinas Conference
February 20-21, 2009 * Marriott Charleston * Charleston, S.C.
The Central Carolina, Charlotte-Blue Ridge and South Carolina HFTP Chapters are hosting the 3rd Annual Carolinas Conference. Join other regional hospitality industry professionals for education and networking. More...

Upcoming HFTP Events
HFTP has many exciting opportunities ahead for education, exhibitions and networking. If you have any questions about an HFTP event, please email attendee@hftp.org. More...