It's A Wrap! 2024 HFTP Annual Convention

The event was held Oct. 23-25 at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) HFTP hosted its signature education and membership event, the 2024 Annual Convention, at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, Conn., from October 23-25, 2024. The convention brought together 300 club and hotel industry experts, thought leaders, and members to explore the latest trends, share insights, and foster professional connections. This year’s event offered a dynamic blend of educational sessions, inspiring speakers, interactive panels, a tabletop exhibition, networking opportunities, and engaging social activities. Tailored to address the evolving challenges in the hospitality industry, sessions focused on best practices, fraud prevention, emerging technologies, employee retention, financial reporting, legislative updates, and more.

Celebrating the accomplishments of members and chapters is a cornerstone of the Annual Convention. Congratulations to the 2024 award recipients for their contributions to the HFTP community:

• 2024 Paragon Award: Robert Mandelbaum
• 2024 President’s Award: James Schiff, CHAE+, CPA
• 2024 CHAE of the Year: Samantha Sheffield, CHAE
• Chapter of the Year, Tier A (1–35 members): HFTP Jamaica Chapter
• Chapter of the Year, Tier B (36–70 members): HFTP New York Chapter
• Chapter of the Year, Tier C (71+ members): HFTP Gulf Coast Chapter
• Student Chapter of the Year: HFTP Cougar Chapter, University of Houston

At the Annual Business Meeting, the 2024–2025 global leadership team was elected and installed. These new leaders will guide HFTP’s ongoing mission to advance the industry through innovation, education, and leadership. The following individuals were especially recognized:

• HFTP Global President: Justin Taillon, MBA, Ph.D., CHTP
• New to the HFTP Global Executive Committee: Barry Thomas, CHTP – Secretary and Sherry Marek – Executive Advisor
• New HFTP Global Directors: Arthur Burger, CHAE+; Chris Begley, CHTP; Jeffrey Dekruiff, CCM, CHAE; and Kevin Yarnell

Stay connected and share your favorite moments from the 2024 Annual Convention on social media using #AC24. Check out the official photo album online for more event highlights!

A special thanks to the 2024 sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and attendees who contributed to the success of this year’s convention.

Follow-up the Convention with these convenient links:

• Exhibitors
• Session Handouts
• Wednesday Survey│ Thursday Survey │ Friday Survey │ Overall Event Survey
• CPE Verification Form (fill out by Nov 30)
• Event Photo Gallery

About HFTP

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), established in 1952, is a hospitality nonprofit association headquartered in Austin, Texas USA with an offices in the EU. HFTP is recognized as a group supporting the finance and technology segments of the hospitality industry with an international network of members and stakeholders. HFTP offers expert networks, educational resources, career development programs, research, leadership opportunities and conferences and events. HFTP produces international events throughout the year, including the world's largest hospitality technology tradeshow and conference brand: HITEC. In addition, it oversees the hospitality-specific Pineapplesearch.com® and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI), Hotel-Online and Hospitality Upgrade Magazine. For more information about HFTP, visit www.hftp.org.