Frank I. Wolfe, CAE
HFTP CEO, Speaker
Biography
Frank Wolfe, CAE joined Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) in March 1991 as the association's director of education. He became executive vice president/CEO of HFTP in 1994, and at that time was one of the youngest association CEO's in North America. As HFTP’s CEO, Wolfe oversees the association’s operations, as well as represents the association worldwide at industry events, on industry boards and committees and via the news media.
As the spokesperson for HFTP, Wolfe frequently speaks on hospitality finance, technology, social media and travel issues to varied audiences and has presented in more than 25 countries. He is also a regular columnist for Hotel Management magazine – "Tech Watch" is Wolfe's monthly column. He has been featured in association, conference and industry publications including Convene magazine, Association Management magazine, MeetingTech Online and Hospitality Upgrade magazine. He has appeared on several television network interviews and programs including CNN, CBS, ABC, NBC, TVAsia and Bloomberg.
Wolfe's current & previous director positions include: International Hotel & Restaurant Association; American Hotel & Lodging Association; Dean’s Advisory Board at Hilton College - University of Houston; Texas Society of Association Executives. Wolfe's been an instructor for the Academy of Assn. Management on topics including assn. law, finance & technology.
Author
Hotel Tech Innovations Being Developed by Today’s Start-Ups
Hotel Management Magazine
August 30, 2016
Security Technology Can Help Keep Properties Safe
Hotel Management Magazine
July 5, 2016
Hospitality Attacks: Tips for Guest Safety and Protection
HFTP Connect
June 13, 2016
Major Changes Coming to HFTP Annual Convention – Part Two
HFTP Connect
June 10, 2016
HFTP Finance Members Sound Off On Benefits
HFTP Connect
June 9, 2016
A Day Hospitality Cried
HFTP Connect
April 18, 2016
EUs Ruling Against Safe Harbor Agreements Throws Companies in Limbo
HFTP Connect
November 6, 2015
Homeowners Association Boards– Things You Should Know About Fiduciary Responsibility
Hospitality Net
October 27, 2015
HFTP and HTNG, Old Commentary and New Horizons…
Hospitality Net
October 1, 2015
Top Hospitality Technology Trends to Follow in 2015
Toonz
April 29, 2015
Ebola in America — Is It Safe To Travel?
HFTP Connect
September 30, 2014
In Focus: What Your IT Department is Actually Addressing
Hotel Management Magazine
August 21, 2014
E-cigarettes: Is it time for hoteliers to butt in or butt out?
HFTP Connect
March 18, 2014
ANOTHER Credit Card Breach — What Now?
HFTP Connect
February 5, 2014
Safety in Your Hotel is About Communication
HFTP Connect
May 13, 2013
Follow These Hotel Safety Tips and Enjoy Your Stay
HFTP Connect
July 31, 2012
Why Commission a Student Business Project?
HFTP Connect
April 27, 2012
Balancing Innovation with Practicality: The IT Challenges in 2011
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne
2011
Feature Articles
Are Guests More Willing to Share Personal Info on Hotel Apps?
Hotel Management Magazine
August 6, 2015
Tech execs talk the future and disruptors at HITEC 2015
Hotel Management Magazine
June 15, 2015
Speed, Security Top Concerns for Hoteliers
Hotel Management Magazine
May 9, 2014
Broadband Infrastructure Faces Trouble Keeping Up With Consumer Demand
Hotel Management Magazine
May 9, 2014
How Hotels Can Keep Bandwidth High
Hotel Management Magazine
April 8, 2014
What's Ailing U.S. Broadband?
Hotel Management Magazine
April 3, 2014
World Business Review Interview
with General Norman Schwarzkopf
Honors, Awards & Certifications
25 Years of Excellence
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)
March 2016
CEO of the Year, Texas
Acquisition International
February 2016
Champion of IT Education Award
International Hospitality Information Technology Association (iHITA)
June 2013
International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)
June 2011
"Technology Trailblazer"
Hotel Business Magazine
June 2010
Exclusive Cover Story Interview
BOARDROOM Magazine
October 2010
Paragon Award
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)
2002
“75 Profiles in Leadership"
Lodging Magazine
2000
Certified Association Executive Designation (CAE)
American Society of Association Executives
1992
