Join HFTP and Receive $100 USD Off HITEC 2009 Registration*
Recruitment Campaign Runs May 1 – June 30, 2009
HFTP’s 2009 Recruitment Campaign begins May 1. In conjunction with HFTP chapters, HFTP is working to recruit new HFTP members. As a special promotion, any new member* joining HFTP in the months of May and June 2009 receives a $100 USD discount on registration to HITEC 2009 in Anaheim, Calif. More...

2009 CHTP of the Year Honored at HITEC
HFTP will honor Kjell Olsson, CHTP, as the 2009 CHTP (Certified Hospitality Technology Professional) of the Year during the Opening Session of HITEC 2009 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. More...

Participate in Survey of IT Professionals
Why do IT employees quit? Do they quit the job or the organization?
Participate in the survey of IT Professionals to be included in a drawing for a complimentary exhibits pass for HITEC 2009.*
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Register for HITEC 2009 by May 15 and Save Money
June 22-25 * Anaheim Convention Center * Anaheim, Calif.
As the economy continues to take a hit, there’s no doubt you’re being forced to tighten your resources. But this economic downturn is not the time to cut education and networking from your budget. Now more than ever you need to keep on top of what is happening in the hospitality industry so that you can make the right decisions for your organization and not fall behind. Register by May 15 and save up to $100 USD. Registration and the full conference schedule are available online at HITEC.org. More...

HITEC 2009: Use Technology to Strive in a Recession
June 22-25 * Anaheim Convention Center * Anaheim, Calif.
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Along with the 40+ concurrent sessions, HITEC 2009’s general sessions include useful tips on how to strive in the current economy.
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Scholarship Offers a New Professional Attendance to Annual Convention
Apply Today - Deadline is August 1
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, HFTP is offering a New to Industry Education Scholarship for the 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow. The selected recipient of the scholarship is eligible to receive a limited travel expense reimbursement and one full conference complimentary registration. More...

HFTP’s Growing East-Asia Network Continues Its High Value Education Standards in Singapore
May 11-12, 2009 * UNLV-Singapore
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Offering valuable education opportunities for over 55 years, 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, covers a range of pertinent topics for hospitality professionals and offers the opportunity to find solutions to industry challenges. More...

Join a Council/Committee and Use Your Talents to Benefit Your Association
Deadline is August 5
As a member of HFTP you possess a wealth of knowledge, expertise and experience. In an effort to utilize the vast resources of the HFTP membership and ensure the success of our task force programs, I am asking you to volunteer your expertise. HFTP is currently looking for individuals interested in enhancing their leadership skills and increasing their professional recognition by serving on HFTP's focused task forces, committees or councils. This is your opportunity to utilize your many skills and talents to help our association achieve its goals. Each task force, committee and council is aligned with an objective that supports the long term strategic plan for HFTP. More...

HFTP South Florida Chapter Learns About Fontainebleau Renovation
Fifty-two members attended the HFTP South Florida Chapter April meeting at the newly-renovated Fontainebleau Miami Beach. The meeting included insight into the $1 billion renovation to the resort. 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...