The sessions, Makeup of the European Hotel Market and U.K. Immigration, are designed to support HFTP's growing international membership, as well as the increasing trend for businesses to expand globally. The two sessions will be given through HFTP's ProLinks online community, which offers regularly scheduled educational sessions, as well as discussion forums and a resource center. The live, online format is intended to allow for an open dialogue between session participants and the speaker without having to leave the office.

"ProLinks, with its lack of geographic limitations, is one of HFTP's best tools for delivering educational programs to members all over the world all at once," said Frank Wolfe, CAE, HFTP executive vice president and CEO. "As our international membership increases, the association will continue to provide unique educational opportunities that are relevant to members worldwide."

The first session, Makeup of the European Hotel Market, will be held on September 6, 2006 at 15:00 CEST/14:00 BST/9:00 a.m. EST. The presenters, Ian Millar and Hillary Murphy, will provide information for vendors or companies looking to move into Europe, as well as discuss the large difference between the U.S. and European hotel markets.

The second session, U.K. Immigration, will be held September 21, 2006 at 15:00 CEST/14:00 BST/9:00 a.m. EST. Presented by Simon Kenny, solicitor for and on behalf of PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal LLP, the session will detail U.K. immigration law.

Recorded versions will be available for those who cannot attend the live session.