Conference Schedule

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: CHAE & CHTP Reviews

CHAE Review
The Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) is a hospitality industry designation showing competency in accounting. This session will provide you with what you need to know  to pass the exam.  Individuals interested in sitting for the exam must also pre-register with HFTP’s Certification Department.

CHTP Review
Registration is required to attend this session. The Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) is a hospitality-specific technology designation. This session will provide you with what you need to know to pass the exam. Individuals interested in sitting for the exam must also pre-register with HFTP’s Certification Department.

1:00 - 5:00 PM

CHAE & CHTP Exams

5:00 - 6:30

Welcome Reception

8:30 – 10:00 AM: General Session

Ask the IT Guys
This session will feature well-known experts fielding your questions about property-based systems, CRS and distribution, PMS, PBX, networking, and telephony. Anything goes in this free form highly interactive and entertaining session. Show up and ask whatever is on your mind.

10:00– 10:15 AM

Beverage Break

10:15 – 11:45 AM

Club Track: Top 10 Tips to More Profits
The hospitality business is a huge business and large sums of money exchange hands on a daily basis. We really need to watech our pennies. Cost control is essential to ensure a healthy profit for any country club. From setting specifications for food items to service and cash control, this session will share with the audience the top ten tips to more profits. And, if time permits, even a bonus take-home tip!

Hotel Track: Disaster Recovery and Planning
Has your organization planned for a natural disaster such as floods, hurricanes, earthquakes or health pandemic? Do you have proper and adequate insurance? Is your computer information backed up and kept in a safe place? Is someone specifically trained to speak for the organization in respect to disaster reaction? Are recovery plans reviewed regularly? This session explores these questions and more.

12:00 - 1:30 PM

Lunch & Association Update
This session updates attendees on HFTP 2009 initiatives. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about HFTP membership and the benefits available to members.

1:45 - 3:15 PM

Club Track: Technology for the One Person Shop
Are you the Lone Wolf?  Are you the IT Army of One? Come and learn the technology, resources, tips and tricks to managing your IT infrastructure at your property when your IT Department consists of only you.

Hotel Track: Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry
This session will review additions and changes for the latest version of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry.

3:15 – 3:30 PM

Beverage Break

3:30 –5:00 PM

Closing Session: Take Charge of Your Career: Hospitality Professional Designations
A commitment to continuing education is crucial to professionals working within the hospitality industry. This session explores the advantages of holding a hospitality professional designation including increased pay, a commitment to the industry, and being recognized for industry knowledge and expertise. Also learn how to decide if professional designations are right for you and how these can help you climb the corporate ladder.