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 CEOs 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 and The Boardroom magazines. He has been featured in association, conference and industry publications including Convene magazine, Association Management magazine, MeetingTech Online, CIO Review and Hospitality Upgrade magazine. He has appeared on several television network interviews and programs including CNN, CBS, ABC, NBC, TVAsia and Bloomberg. He received CV Magazine's 2019 Corporate Excellence Award for "Most Influential CEO of the Year — Hospitality Finance and Technology."
Wolfe's current and 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 Association Management on topics including association law, finance and technology.
Author
Technology is Transforming the Casino Industry
CIO Review
Wave of Data-Security Regulations Coming to U.S.
Hotel Management Magazine
September 6, 2018
Why Everyone Needs to Pay Attention to New Data Rules
Hotel Management Magazine
May 15, 2018
Understanding the Flow of Tech Spend to the Bottom Line
Hotel Management Magazine
January 30, 2018
EU's New Data-Protection Rules Pose Challenges
Hotel Management Magazine
October 5, 2017
Is Blockchain Technology Another Y2K for Hospitality?
Hotel Management Magazine
September 21, 2017
Will Blockchain Technology Put Airbnb, Expedia and Priceline Out of Business?
Hospitality Net
July 12, 2017
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
A Day Hospitality Cried
HFTP Connect
April 18, 2016
EUs Ruling Against Safe Harbor Agreements Throws Companies in Limbo
HFTP Connect
November 6, 2015
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
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
