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Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)

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Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP^®) established in 1952, is an international, nonprofit association, headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with offices in Hong Kong, United Kingdom, Dubai and the Netherlands. HFTP is recognized as the spokes group for the finance and technology segments of the hospitality industry with members and stakeholders across the globe. HFTP uniquely understands the industry's pressing issues and assists its stakeholders in finding solutions to their challenges more efficiently than other organizations.

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Years in business

1952

CEO

Frank Wolfe, CAE

What Makes You Special?

HFTP is the only nonprofit hospitality association that produces events at an international level – connecting industry professionals across the globe.

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HFTP 2023 Club Summit Has Event’s Largest Registration Will Addresses High Priority Industry Topics

Next week, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is holding its annual Club Summit with one of its largest registration rosters in the history of the five-year event. Established in 2018, this conference has quickly become a key program for the association’s club segment offerings.

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Completion Stage Underway for the 12th Revised Edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) / February 28, 2023
HFTP and HSMAI Europe Announce Joint Industry Networking Event on Wednesday, March 8th in Berlin / February 14, 2023
HFTP and AHLA Announce 10-year USALI Agreement / December 22, 2022
HFTP Schedules HITEC 2024 in Charlotte and HITEC 2025 in Indianapolis; HSMAI to Co-locate its Commercial Strategy Week / December 15, 2022
HFTP Opens Applications for the 2023 Entrepreneur 20X North America / December 06, 2022
HFTP Announces Renowned Industry Expert as New European COO / October 18, 2022
HFTP Announces 2023 HITEC North America Advisory Council; Experts to Design Program Covering Crucial Topics in Hospitality Technology / September 07, 2022
Major Hospitality Associations Announce Endorsement for HITEC 2023 in Toronto / August 30, 2022
HFTP Announces 2022 Paragon Award Recipient – Daniel N. Conti, Jr., CHAE+ / August 16, 2022
HFTP Moves Forward to Publish the USALI, 12th Revised Edition, Ends Relationship with AHLA / August 01, 2022
Reflecting on Smash Success of HITEC 50th Anniversary, AAHOA, CHTA, HSMAI and iHITA Help HFTP Carry It into the Future / July 13, 2022
Over 6,100 Attendees Join HFTP in Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of HITEC / July 05, 2022
HFTP and AAHOA Partner to Support Each Association’s Initiatives / June 21, 2022
HFTP Announces Spectrum Enterprise as Exclusive Sponsor of HITEC 50Th Anniversary Celebration / June 08, 2022
HFTP Board of Directors Rejects AHLA Unsolicited Merger Offer / May 02, 2022
CHTA Teams Up with HFTP for a Three-year MOU / April 26, 2022
HFTP Announces PROVision Partners as Exclusive Sponsor of Entrepreneur 20X Orlando / April 19, 2022
HITEC Orlando Opening Party Presented by VENZA and CyberTek Announced: An Evening at SeaWorld Orlando / February 22, 2022
HFTP and HSMAI Renew Strategic Alliance / January 20, 2022
HFTP and NCA Publish Resource: “Comprehensive Practices in Club Cybersecurity” / December 14, 2021
HFTP and GFC Get Ready for the USALI 12th Revised Edition; Plan to Release Exposure Drafts for Review by Industry Stakeholders / November 18, 2021
HITEC Returns to In-person Event in 2021 With Success / October 01, 2021
HFTP Introduces HITEC TV, Featuring Hospitality Technology Video Content / September 27, 2021
HFTP Announces 2021 Inductees to the Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame: Mark G. Haley and Raman (R.P.) Rama / August 20, 2021
HFTP Announces Global Expansion with Charter of the HFTP India Chapter, Its First in the Country / June 01, 2021
HFTP Announces 2021 Paragon Award Recipients – Tanya Venegas and Sanjay Nadkarni / May 27, 2021
HFTP Forms Global Hospitality PII Management Task Force to Develop Guidance on Secure Data Collection and Use / March 31, 2021
The Hotel Show Dubai Returns For Its 21st Edition in 2021, Including HITEC Dubai / March 12, 2021
HFTP Global Board Addresses the International Association’s Program Initiatives as It Ramps Up in 2021 / March 08, 2021
HFTP Academy Debuts New Hospitality Benchmarking Certificate, In Collaboration with HotStats and Powered by Ascend / March 02, 2021
HFTP Announces HITEC 2021 for September 27-30 in Dallas, Texas USA / November 18, 2020
HFTP 2020–2021 Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors Begin Term / November 02, 2020
Allied Hospitality Associations: HFTP and HTNG Offer New Joint Discount for Corporate Members / August 13, 2020
HFTP Introduces CYBER HITEC 2020, A Virtual Platform for the World’s Largest Hospitality Technology Event / July 27, 2020
HFTP Pivots In-person Events to Cyber HITEC / July 13, 2020
HFTP International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame 2020 Inductees Announced: Michael Blake, CAE and Henri Roelings / June 17, 2020
HFTP’s HITEC San Antonio Announces New Era Strategy Experts as 2020 Keynote Speakers / June 03, 2020
Hilton College Initiates First-ever Hospitality Hackathon (HC3), Sponsored by HFTP; Challenges Students From Hospitality Programs Across the Globe / June 03, 2020
HITEC North America, HFTP Annual Conference and Club Forum Consolidate to Become “The Best of HFTP” / May 18, 2020
HFTP Debuts Two USALI Certificates, Developed and Powered by Ascend / April 22, 2020
HFTP Presents “Best of HFTP” with Co-Located Events in October 2020, Including HITEC San Antonio, HFTP Annual Convention, Club Forum and Entrepreneur 20X / April 02, 2020
HFTP and HSMAI Announce New Date for HITEC and ROC San Antonio / March 18, 2020
HFTP Announces Postponement of HITEC Europe 2020 / February 28, 2020
Winners of Hospitality Student Webinar Competition Announced, Presented by the HFTP Foundation and the University of Houston / December 16, 2019
HITEC San Antonio Announces Best Selling Socialnomics Author Erik Qualman as Opening Keynote / December 12, 2019
Hospitality Technology-focused Organizations HFTP and HTNG Partner for HITEC Europe / September 05, 2019
HFTP Annual Convention 2019 General Session Speakers Announced, Covering Communication, Leadership and Travel Industry Trends / July 15, 2019
Inaugural Women in Hospitality Technology Luncheon Builds Anticipation for HITEC Minneapolis / June 05, 2019
HFTP International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame 2019 Inductee Announced / June 04, 2019
HFTP Announces HITEC Minneapolis CEO Panel Featuring Leading Hoteliers / May 08, 2019
HFTP’s Third HITEC Europe Builds Momentum for Hospitality Technology Gathering / April 15, 2019
HFTP Partners with HotStats on the Global Hospitality Accounting Common Practices Database / April 09, 2019
HFTP Announces Datavision Technologies as Exclusive Entrepreneur 20X Sponsor at HITEC Europe / April 03, 2019
New HFTP Research Report Sheds Light on Hotels’ Pre-opening Budgets and IT Timelines / March 28, 2019
HFTP Announces Startups for Entrepreneur 20X at HITEC Europe / March 25, 2019
HFTP Sells Out Exhibition for Upcoming HITEC Europe 2019 in Palma, Mallorca, Spain / March 13, 2019
Applications Now Open for Positions on HFTP Global Board and Executive Committee / January 24, 2019
Hospitality Upgrade Selects HFTP as New Partner for the 2019 Executive Vendor Summit / December 17, 2018
HFTP Announces 2018 Paragon Award Recipient – Anna McFarland, CPA, CFE, CHAE, CHTP / September 25, 2018
HFTP Heads to Orlando in 2019 and Minneapolis in 2020 for its Upcoming Annual Conventions / September 19, 2018
HFTP and HTNG Sign Partnership Agreement to Strengthen Resources for the Hospitality Industry / September 06, 2018
HFTP CEO Frank Wolfe Honored as Most Influential Hospitality Association CEO 2018 / July 24, 2018
HFTP Annual Convention 2018 Online Registration Now Open, Keynotes Announced / July 23, 2018
HFTP Announces Three New Global Chapters and Expands Student Chapter Networks / July 18, 2018
HFTP to Host Inaugural, Invitation-Only Club Forum in Sarasota, Florida This Month / July 11, 2018
HITEC Houston Makes History as HFTP’s Highest Attended Event in More Than 65 Years / June 22, 2018
New Women in Technology Luncheon Announced for HITEC 2019 Minneapolis / June 21, 2018
HFTP Responds, Makes Changes to HITEC Europe 2019 / June 15, 2018
HFTP Announces Entrepreneur 20X Sponsorship Agreement with Amadeus at HITEC Houston / June 15, 2018
HITEC Houston Tuesday General Session Announced: "Technology and the Power of the C-Suite" / June 14, 2018
HFTP International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame 2018 Inductees Announced / June 11, 2018
HFTP Launches New F&B Bytes Site, an Addition to its Online News Portfolio / June 05, 2018
Participate in HFTP’s Entrepreneur 20X at HITEC Houston / April 25, 2018
HFTP Announces 2018 CHTP of the Year Recipient / April 23, 2018
HFTP Announces Dates and Location for Second Annual HITEC Dubai / April 11, 2018
HFTP Launches New Multi-Event Mobile App for Upcoming 2018 Conferences, Including the Upcoming HITEC Amsterdam / April 05, 2018
Hospitality and Financial Technology Professionals (HFTP) to Develop Joint Program for Students of the NYU School of Professional Studies / April 02, 2018
HFTP Announces Exclusive CIO/CFO Event Sponsorship Agreement with Fourteen IP at HITEC Amsterdam / March 27, 2018
HFTP Renews Sponsorship Agreement with Keystep Solutions for 2018 London Interest Meeting / March 08, 2018
OpenTravel Advisory Forum Amsterdam to be Co-located with HFTP’s HITEC Amsterdam in April 2018 / March 05, 2018
HFTP Sells Out Exhibition for Upcoming HITEC Amsterdam 2018, A 20 Percent Space Increase from Previous Year / February 26, 2018
HFTP Announces Keynote Speakers for HITEC Amsterdam 2018 / February 05, 2018
Participate in HFTP’s Entrepreneur 20X at HITEC Amsterdam / January 31, 2018
HFTP Launches Certification Advisory Program (CAP) to Benefit CHAE and CHTP Applicants / January 25, 2018
HFTP Chapters Offer Regional Education for Hospitality Finance and Technology Professionals / January 24, 2018
HFTP Launches New GDPR Bytes Site, an Addition to its Online News Portfolio / January 19, 2018
HFTP Now Accepting Applications for Entrepreneur 20X at HITEC Houston 2018 / January 12, 2018
HFTP Releases Sample Hospitality Job Descriptions for Industry Professionals’ Use / January 05, 2018
HFTP and Forrester Group Administer Hospitality Survey to Shape the Industry’s Future / December 12, 2017
HFTP and Naseba Set New Standard in The Middle East with HITEC Dubai / November 30, 2017
HFTP and HSMAI Region Europe to Co-locate European Conferences in April 2018 / November 30, 2017
HFTP Now Accepting Applications for Entrepreneur 20X at HITEC Amsterdam 2018 / November 29, 2017
Global Hotel Groups Support HFTP’s Hospitality Certification Programs / November 28, 2017
HFTP Builds Educational Campaign Ahead of GDPR Compliance Requirements / November 17, 2017
HFTP Announces Global Industry Research Project by Forrester Group / November 16, 2017
HFTP’s 2017–2018 Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors Begin Term / November 07, 2017
HFTP Celebrates 65 Years of Success at Annual Convention 2017 / November 02, 2017
HFTP Announces 2017 Paragon Award Recipient / September 20, 2017
HFTP Hospitality DPO Task Force Outlines Objectives as Industry Prepares for GDPR May 2018 Deadline / September 14, 2017
HFTP Helps 2017 to Support Medically-Sound Children’s Camp via Silent Auction Fundraiser / September 06, 2017
HFTP Announces Re-branded Annual Convention Formal Event, HFTP’s Annual Tribute to Success / August 29, 2017
HFTP Announces 2017 CHAE of the Year Recipient Guus Martinus Heijmans, CHAE / August 17, 2017
HFTP Hospitality DPO Task Force Holds First Meeting in Amsterdam, Moves Ahead on Building Resources / August 15, 2017
HFTP and Naseba Announce HITEC Dubai 2017 Advisory Council / August 11, 2017
HFTP Announces Keynotes for its 2017 Annual Convention / August 09, 2017
HFTP Announces Advisory Council for its Second Annual HITEC Amsterdam in April 2018 / August 02, 2017
HFTP and OpenTravel Announce Newest Partnership in Systems Standards Horizon / July 26, 2017
HITEC’s Canadian Debut Draws Largest Conference Attendance in 45 Year History / June 30, 2017
HFTP and OpenTravel Announce Partnership for Industry Initiatives / June 30, 2017
HFTP Announces Blockchain Technology Task Force / June 26, 2017
HFTP Allied Association, China Hotel Technology Alliance (CHTA), to Lead Chinese Travel Market Session at HITEC Toronto / June 22, 2017
Hospitality Technology Pioneers Recognized with Quinquennial HFTP Award of Merit / June 14, 2017
HFTP Announces Planning Underway for HITEC India, HITEC Asia and 2018 Club Engagement Conference / June 12, 2017
HFTP Announces Keynote Speakers and Opening Party for HITEC Toronto / June 02, 2017
HFTP Annual Convention 2017 Online Registration Now Open / May 24, 2017
HFTP International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame 2017 Inductees Announced / May 19, 2017
HFTP Administers Updated CHAE Exam for Hospitality Professionals / April 20, 2017
HFTP Announces 2017 CHTP of the Year Recipient / April 19, 2017
HFTP Exceeds Expectations with Inaugural HITEC Amsterdam / April 03, 2017
HFTP Announces Team for Hospitality Program for Upcoming GDPR Compliance Deadline / March 31, 2017
HFTP Launches New Multi-Event Mobile App for Expanding HITEC Brand / March 23, 2017
HFTP to Hold HITEC Dubai as Extension of one of the World's Largest Technology Events for the Hospitality Industry / March 09, 2017
HFTP is Now Accepting Applications for Entrepreneur 20X at HITEC Toronto / February 08, 2017
HFTP Announces Exclusive Entrepreneur 20X Sponsorship Agreement with HoReCa.digital at HITEC Amsterdam / January 31, 2017
What to Expect from Global Hospitality Association HFTP in 2017 / January 13, 2017
HFTP’s Premier HITEC Amsterdam to Co-Locate with HTNG’s Insight Summit Europe in March 2017 / November 03, 2016
HFTP’s 2016–2017 Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors Begin Term / November 03, 2016
HFTP’s Annual Convention Delivers Thought-provoking Discussion for Hospitality, Finance and Technology Professionals / October 27, 2016
First Edition of HITEC Dubai will be Hosted by HFTP and Naseba in 2017 / September 27, 2016
HFTP Announces 2016 Paragon Award Recipients / September 16, 2016
HFTP and Naseba Partner to Host 20th Edition Hotel Technology Summit / September 13, 2016
HFTP Announces 2016 CHAE of the Year / August 29, 2016
HFTP to Provide Food Assistance to Residents of Southern Nevada via HFTP Helps / August 19, 2016
HFTP Announces New Global Chapters and Expansion into Mexico and United Arab Emirates / August 03, 2016
HFTP Announces Winners from Second Entrepreneur 20X Pitch Competition / July 05, 2016
HFTP's Frank Wolfe, CAE to Remain CEO Until May 2022 / June 28, 2016
HSMAI Region Europe to Co-locate Conference with Premiere HITEC Amsterdam in March 2017 / June 24, 2016
HFTP Celebrates Record Breaking Conference Attendance at HITEC 2016 / June 24, 2016
HFTP Announces 22 Mentors for Entrepreneur 20X Pitch Competition at HITEC 2016 / June 15, 2016
HFTP to Donate to the Children's Hospital of New Orleans with HITEC Helps / April 25, 2016
HITEC 2016 Exhibit Space Sold Out / April 21, 2016
HFTP to Sponsor the 2016 OpenTravel Advisory Forum / April 18, 2016
HFTP Announces the 2016 CHTP of the Year / April 12, 2016
HFTP to Hold HITEC 2016 Opening Party at Generations Hall / March 09, 2016
HITEC 2016 Online Registration and Housing Bureau Open / February 24, 2016
HFTP Sponsors Educational Sessions at CMAA World Conference / February 22, 2016
HFTP to Assist Open Travel Alliance with Hospitality and Travel Object Oriented Platforms / February 08, 2016
HFTP Chapters to Host Regional Events Across the United States / February 03, 2016
HFTP to Produce Digital Day of Learning / February 02, 2016
Carl Weldon to Join Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals as its COO of Europe / January 22, 2016
HFTP Partnering in Hotel Technology Summit in Saudi Arabia / January 21, 2016
Rosewood Hotel Group to Require HFTP Certification for Information Technology Staff / January 06, 2016
HFTP to Discuss USALI and Specialized Hospitality Resources at HOSPACE 2015 / November 24, 2015
HFTP CEO Discusses Global Hospitality Technology Trends at the China Hospitality Technology Alliance Global Conference / November 12, 2015
HFTP 2015–2016 Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors Begin Term / November 10, 2015
HFTP to Hold HITEC 2017 in Canada for the First Time / September 30, 2015
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals Partners with China Hotel Technology Alliance / September 24, 2015
HFTP Adds to Very Successful Social Responsibility Program, HITEC Helps, with HFTP Helps / September 17, 2015
2014 CHAE of the Year to be Honored at the HFTP Annual Convention and Tradeshow / September 14, 2015
HFTP Enters the Middle East by Partnering with the Hotel Technology Summit in Dubai / September 02, 2015
HFTP Announces Release of New Valuable Industry Resource / August 26, 2015
HFTP Partners with HSMAI-E for Two Major Hospitality Events in Europe / August 10, 2015
HFTP Supported Research Reveals Guests’ Willingness to Disclose Personal Information to Hotel Apps / July 31, 2015
Professional Development Association Awards 1500th Hospitality Accountant Certification / July 30, 2015
HITEC's First Annual Hospitality Startup Pitch Competition Names Winner / June 29, 2015
HFTP Announces HITEC Europe and HITEC Asia to Launch in 2017 / June 22, 2015
HFTP Inducts Scot Campbell and Michael Schubach to International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame / May 15, 2015
HFTP and Capital Factory to Debut Entrepreneur 20X / April 27, 2015
HFTP Announces ACL Live as the Location for HITEC 2015 Opening Party / March 31, 2015
Frank Wolfe Continues as HFTP CEO Through 2018 / November 11, 2014
HFTP Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors Begin Term / November 05, 2014
Daniel N. Conti Jr. Installed as HFTP Global President / November 04, 2014
2014 Marks a Successful Year for HFTP / October 29, 2014
HFTP to Live Stream Special Events from 2014 Annual Convention and Tradeshow / October 22, 2014
HFTP Honors 2014 CHAE of the Year at Annual Convention and Tradeshow / September 08, 2014
HFTP Members Now Receive Discounts on PCI and PII eLearning Modules / August 11, 2014
Women of Hospitality Technology to be Featured in HFTP's HITEC Special Report / June 05, 2014
Barry Shuler Selected as HFTP International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame Inductee / May 27, 2014
HFTP Honors Jeanne Blair as 2014 CHTP of the Year / April 10, 2014
HFTP Co-Produces Sessions for the AAHOA Annual Convention and Trade Show / March 21, 2014
ProLink Webinar Broadcasting Upgrade Launched by HFTP / February 20, 2014
HFTP Accepting Nominations for Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame / February 19, 2014
HFTP at CMAA World Conference and Club Business Expo / February 04, 2014
HITEC 2014 Online Registration and Housing Bureau Opens / January 24, 2014
Discounts on AICPA Ethics Courses Now Available for HFTP Members / December 05, 2013
HFTP Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors Begin 2013-2014 Term / November 01, 2013
Jerry Trieber Officially Begins Term as HFTP President / November 01, 2013
The Hotel Yearbook Announces Launch of Special Edition / September 10, 2013
HFTP Announces Extension of GUESTROOM 20X Project Schedule / September 09, 2013
HFTP Co-produced Session for AAHOA North Georgia & Southeast Regional Conference / September 04, 2013
The Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) Comes Together to Discuss the Latest Industry Innovations / June 28, 2013
Closing Keynote Speakers Announced for HITEC 2013 / June 19, 2013
Harbans Singh Named the 2013 Inductee to the HFTP Hall of Fame / May 29, 2013
HOSPA and HFTP in Discussions to Expand HOSPACE / May 21, 2013
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) Announces CHTP of the Year / April 29, 2013
The Keynote Sessions at HITEC 2013 Will Cover Cyber Security and Digital Money / March 18, 2013
HFTP Prepares to Add a Sydney Australia Chapter / March 11, 2013
HFTP Participates in Discussion of Hotel Technology Integration at the Annual Hotel Investment Forum in Berlin / March 04, 2013
Nominations Sought for Distinguished Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame / February 21, 2013
Raman (R.P.) Rama Begins Term as HFTP Global President / November 02, 2012
HFTP 2012-2013 Executive Committee and Global Board of Directors Begin Term / November 02, 2012
HFTP to Open Office in India / October 29, 2012
HFTP Debut’s GOLF 20X Featuring Leading-edge Golf Technologies / October 19, 2012
HFTP and LINQ360 to Host Networking Cocktail Reception at G2E / September 25, 2012
Golf Channel Anchorman Steve Sands Helps Debut HFTP’s GOLF 20X / September 20, 2012
HFTP Builds Stronger Roots in India with FHRAI Partnership / September 17, 2012
HFTP Representatives to Discuss Top Tech Trends at the FHRAI Annual Convention in Goa, India / August 15, 2012
New Chapter Establishes a Presence in India for HFTP / July 25, 2012
HFTP, Producers of HITEC, Offers Security Tips for Travelers / July 25, 2012
HITEC Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary in a Big Way / July 06, 2012
HFTP and HCAA Hong Kong Announce Strategic Alliance to Increase Educational Opportunities for Hospitality Professionals Worldwide / June 12, 2012
Presented Once Every Five Years, HFTP to Honor Three Hospitality Technology Pioneers with the 2012 Hospitality Technology Award of Merit / June 06, 2012
Google Idea's Jared Cohen to Speak at HITEC 2012 Closing Keynote Session / March 14, 2012
Google Idea's Jared Cohen to Speak at HITEC 2012 Closing Keynote Session / March 14, 2012
Frank Wolfe, CAE, to Continue as HFTP CEO Through May 2015 / November 09, 2011
HFTP and AH&LA Partner on a New Technology and E-business Webinar Series / October 26, 2011
HFTP to Celebrate 60th Anniversary at 2012 Annual Convention & Tradeshow / October 21, 2011
HFTP to Honor Ed Kingsmore as the 2011 CHAE (Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive) of the Year at the Upcoming Annual Convention & Tradeshow / August 19, 2011
HITEC 2011 Opens; Ready to Cover the Latest in Hospitality Technology / June 24, 2011
HITEC 2011 App for iPhone and Android Available for Free Download / June 13, 2011
HFTP's HITEC 2011 To Feature Two Valuable Sessions on PCI Compliance on Monday, June 20 / June 06, 2011
Pirate Exhibitor Prevention Maintains HITEC 2011's High Value / May 31, 2011
Frank Wolfe, CAE to be Inducted into International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame / May 26, 2011
Hospitality Professionals From Over 10 Countries to Gather at AHTEC@HOFEX / May 09, 2011
Brian L. Hightower, Certified Hospitality Technology Professional, to be Honored as 2011 CHTP of the Year During the Upcoming Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) / May 03, 2011
HFTP PCI Compliance Roundtable Held First Meeting in Dallas, Texas / May 03, 2011
Scott Klososky to Discuss Technology Infused Leadership at HITEC 2011 / March 23, 2011
Nominations Sought for Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame Inductee to be Recognized at HITEC 2011, June 20–23, 2011 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas / February 28, 2011
Facebook Director of Market Development Randi Zuckerberg to Open HITEC 2011 / February 11, 2011
HFTP Development Conference Focuses on Growing Demands of Hospitality Professionals / February 08, 2011
HITEC 2011 to Use New Method to Improve Exhibit Hall Experience / January 28, 2011
HFTP Selects Baltimore, Maryland as Host for HITEC 2012 / January 28, 2011
HFTP Development Conference Focuses on Development of New Skill Sets / January 25, 2011
Hospitality Leaders Plan 2011 HFTP Conference Education / January 10, 2011
HFTP-U Kicks Off With Free SharePoint Seminars Across the United States / January 06, 2011
HITEC 2011 Online Registration and Housing Bureau Open / December 15, 2010
HFTP Installs 2010-2011 Global Executive Committee / November 17, 2010
New HFTP University Offers Additional IT Training Classes / November 11, 2010
HFTP Announces PCI Compliance Task Force and Roundtable / September 28, 2010
HITEC Executive Vendor Advisory Council Formed / September 20, 2010
Atlanta, Georgia to Host 2011 HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow / September 03, 2010
Steve Doherty, CHAE, CHTP to Posthumously Receive the HFTP Paragon Award / August 30, 2010
HITEC Advisory Council Begins Planning HITEC 2011 in Austin, Texas / August 24, 2010
Full Spectrum of Complex Work Environment Discussed at HFTP 2010 Annual Convention & Tradeshow; Oct 11 – 14 in San Diego / August 17, 2010
HITEC® 2010 Attended by 4,500 Hospitality Professionals; HITEC 2011 Set for June 20–23, 2011 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas / July 08, 2010
HFTP’s GUESTROOM 20X Integrates the Most Current Technology Into the Guestroom / June 29, 2010
Free HITEC 2010 iPhone App and Mobile Solution Available Now / June 18, 2010
Nick Price to be Inducted into HFTP's International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame / May 18, 2010
HFTP's 2010 Club and Hotel Controllers Conference Includes Extended Education Schedule / April 19, 2010
New HFTP Conference Focuses on the Growing Demands and Expanding Job Responsibilities of Financial and Technology Professionals / February 15, 2010
Hospitality eBusiness Strategies (HeBS) to Present at the European Hospitality Technology Educational Conference (EHTEC) / January 29, 2010
Innovative Technologies Sought for Next Version of GUESTROOM 20X / January 15, 2010
HITEC 2010 Online Registration and Housing Bureau Open / January 08, 2010
EHTEC 2010 to Highlight Important European Hospitality Technology Issues / January 08, 2010
HFTP Names the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas as Host for 2011 HITEC Expo and Conference / December 28, 2009
Hospitality Technology Experts Plan 2010 European Conference / November 18, 2009
HFTP Helps Educate During the 4th Annual BAHA Conference in London / November 18, 2009
HFTP Installs 2009-2010 Global Executive Committee / October 13, 2009
HFTP Honors Agnes DeFranco and Stephen LeBruto with the Paragon Award / September 15, 2009
HFTP Announces New Schedule for 2010 Annual Convention & Tradeshow / August 10, 2009
HFTP's Annual Convention & Tradeshow New to Industry Education Scholarship Deadline is August 1, 2009 / July 20, 2009
HITEC Advisory Council Begins Planning HITEC 2010 in Orlando, Fla. / July 08, 2009
HITEC 2009 Addressed Difficult Hospitality Technology Issues / June 29, 2009
New Council Focuses on Future of Hospitality Technology / June 12, 2009
Next Version of GUESTROOM 20X Debuts at HITEC 2010 / June 03, 2009
Technology Experts to Discuss Economy During HITEC 2009 General Session / June 02, 2009
A.L. (Tom) Giannopoulos to be Inducted into HFTP's International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame / May 22, 2009
Cindy Estis Green to be Inducted into HFTP's International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame / May 22, 2009
HFTP Asia Conference Searched for Solutions to Asia Marketplace Challenges / May 15, 2009
HFTP Appoints Lisa Funk, CPA, CHAE as Global Secretary / May 12, 2009
HITEC 2009 Offers Solutions to Combat Rough Times / May 11, 2009
Pirate Exhibitor Prevention Maintains HITEC 2009’s High Value / May 04, 2009
HFTP’s Growing East-Asia Network Continues Its High Value Education Standards in Singapore / April 28, 2009
Founder and Former CEO of Travelocity to Open HITEC 2009 / April 20, 2009
HFTP Asian Conference Addresses Important Asian Marketplace Issues / April 14, 2009
Various Travel Deals Available for Those Traveling to 2009 HITEC in Anaheim, California / April 13, 2009
GUESTROOM 20X Project Changes to Alternating Year Time Frame / March 30, 2009
HFTP Extends Board Application Deadline to April 4 / March 25, 2009
Hospitality Technology Innovators Sought for Hall of Fame Nominations / February 18, 2009
HFTP Club and Hotel Controllers Conference Takes on Tough Economy / February 04, 2009
Michael Gray, 2007 Hotelier of the Year, to Speak at EHTEC / January 21, 2009
HITEC 2009 Housing Bureau Opens / December 17, 2008
Frank Wolfe to Continue as HFTP CEO through 2012 / December 11, 2008
HITEC 2009 Online Registration Opens Early / November 26, 2008
HITEC Selects Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida for 2010 Exposition and Conference / October 28, 2008
HFTP to Speak About Technology at the 2008 BAHA Conference and IT Exhibition / October 22, 2008
Jules A. Sieburgh, CHTP, Installed as HFTP Global President / October 14, 2008
2008 HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow Celebrates Another Year / October 09, 2008
George Glazer, Senior Vice President American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, Receives HFTP's 2008 Paragon Award / September 26, 2008
HFTP to Host Roundtable on S.E.C.'s Proposed IFRS Regulations and Lodging Industry's System of Accounts / September 11, 2008
Hospitality Technology Experts Plan 2009 European Conference / August 27, 2008
HFTP Assistant Controllers Conference Set for August 24-25, 2008 in Westlake, Texas / July 15, 2008
HITEC 2008 FAVE Award Winners Honored for Booth Design and Technology Solutions / June 27, 2008
Newly Appointed 2008 – 2009 HITEC Advisory Council Begins Planning HITEC 2009 in Anaheim, Calif. / June 25, 2008
New Name For HFTP’s Guestoom of the Future Announced / June 24, 2008
HITEC 2008 Remains Center of Hospitality Technology Discussion / June 23, 2008
Register Online for HFTP's 2008 Annual Convention & Tradeshow / June 10, 2008
Technology in HFTP's GUESTROOM 2010 Serves as an Industry Point of Reference / June 09, 2008
Fraser Hickox to Be Inducted into HFTP's International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame / June 05, 2008
Club and Hotel Controllers Conference Searches for Solutions to Hospitality Industry Issues / June 04, 2008
Club and Hotel Controllers Conference Searches for Solutions to Hospitality Industry Issues / May 29, 2008
Attend the Complimentary Regional Leadership Seminar Co-located with HITEC 2008 / May 27, 2008
HITEC 2008 FAVE Awards Allow Attendees to Honor Exhibitors / May 23, 2008
HITEC 2008 Features the Latest in Club Technology / May 16, 2008
HITEC 2008 Buyer's Guide: Online Tool for Navigating the Trade Show / May 14, 2008
HITEC 2008 Features Demonstrations and Discussion of the Hottest Hospitality Technology Trends / May 07, 2008
Dell Executive and Noted Trend Watcher Both Kick Off HITEC 2008 / May 01, 2008
Pirate Exhibitor Prevention Maintains HITEC 2008’s High Value / April 30, 2008
HFTP's First Asian Hospitality Conference Begins in Singapore / April 25, 2008
HFTP 2008 Annual Convention & Tradeshow General Sessions Reveal Methods to Improve Work Environment / April 11, 2008
HITEC 2008 Exhibit Space Sold Out / March 28, 2008
GUESTROOM 2010's Deadline for Innovative Technology Submissions Approaches / March 26, 2008
HFTP Brings Finance and Technology Education to Asia / March 25, 2008
HFTP Announces Online Networking for HITEC 2008 Attendees / March 17, 2008
Registration for HFTP’s Asian Education Conference Available Online / March 12, 2008
Hospitality Technology Innovators Sought for Hall of Fame Nominations / March 11, 2008
HITEC 2008 Online Registration Opens / March 04, 2008
Club and Hotel Controllers Conferences Discuss Personal and Career Improvements / March 03, 2008
European Technology Issues Discussed at EHTEC 2008 / February 22, 2008
US Airways In-Flight Programming Features HFTP / February 08, 2008
HFTP Asian Conference Searches for Presentation Ideas / February 05, 2008
EHTEC 2008 Registration Sold Out / February 01, 2008
HITEC 2008 Housing Bureau Opens / January 31, 2008
HFTP Club and Hotel Controllers Conferences Address Financial Issues / January 25, 2008
GUESTROOM 2010 Seeking Innovative Technologies / January 22, 2008
EU Hospitality Technology Experts Address Issues at EHTEC 2008 / January 18, 2008
Second Annual HFTP’s Caribbean Hospitality Finance and Technology Professionals Conference Sees a 50 Percent Increase in Attendance / December 20, 2007
HFTP Charters Asia Student Chapter at University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), Singapore Campus / December 17, 2007
HFTP Experiences Record Breaking Membership in 2007, Including Increased International Membership / November 29, 2007
Bloomberg Television Features HFTP's GUESTROOM 2010 / November 16, 2007
HFTP’s Second Annual Caribbean Hospitality Finance and Technology Professionals Conference Relocated to the Luxurious Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica / November 15, 2007
GUESTROOM 2010 Draws Packed Crowds at the 92nd Annual IH/M&RS / November 14, 2007
HFTP 2007 Annual Convention & Tradeshow Celebrates 55 Years with Education Sessions, Networking and Tradeshow / November 07, 2007
HFTP to Present GUESTROOM 2010 and Hospitality Technology Education Sessions at the 92nd Annual IH/MR&S / November 05, 2007
Online Registration Available Now for HFTP’s Second Annual Caribbean Finance and Technology Professionals Conference / November 02, 2007
2007-2008 HFTP Executive Committee and Board of Directors Installed at Annual Convention & Tradeshow / November 01, 2007
HFTP to Present Technologies from GUESTROOM 2010 at the Second BAHA Hospitality Finance and IT Professionals Conference & Exhibition / October 18, 2007
EHTEC 2008 Advisory Council Designs Education Sessions Relevant to European Hospitality Industry / October 12, 2007
Black-tie Optional President’s Evening at the 2007 Annual Convention & Tradeshow to Celebrate New HFTP Board of Directors / October 05, 2007
HFTP Education Advisory Council Announces New Leadership Education Track for the 2007 Annual Convention & Tradeshow / October 02, 2007
Record Attendee Numbers Expected for the 55th Annual HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow / September 26, 2007
HFTP Announces That HITEC 2009 Will Be Held in Anaheim, California / September 25, 2007
HFTP Casino Night at the 2007 Annual Convention & Tradeshow to Raise Funds for Hospitality Scholarships Around the World / September 21, 2007
HFTP Announces New Changes to HITEC 2008 Schedule / September 20, 2007
HFTP and BAHA Announce Strategic Alliance to Increase Educational Opportunities for Hospitality, Finance and Technology Professionals Worldwide / September 19, 2007
Robert Patasnick to Receive the Paragon Award at the 2007 HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow / September 17, 2007
HFTP Announces Plans for Second Annual Caribbean Finance and Technology Professionals Conference Set for December 2007 / September 12, 2007
Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) of the Year, Donna Turner, CPA, CHAE, to Be Honored at 2007 Annual Convention & Tradeshow / September 10, 2007
ASAE Enlists HFTP’s GUESTROOM 2010 to Educate Association Executives About Hospitality Technology / August 08, 2007
HFTP’s Greater Puget Sound Chapter to Celebrate 40th Anniversary and Raise Money for Seattle-Based Hospitality Nonprofit FareStart / August 07, 2007
HFTP Currently Taking Nominations for Prestigious Paragon Award, Honoring Volunteers in the Association and Industry / July 25, 2007
Agenda Set for HFTP's Hotel Assistant Controllers Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, Aug 19-20, 2007 / July 17, 2007
HITEC 2007 in Orlando, Fla. Boasts Second Highest Attendance in Conference’s History / July 06, 2007
Newly-Appointed 2007-2008 HITEC Advisory Council Begins Planning HITEC 2008, Located in Austin, Texas / July 05, 2007
HFTP Announces Winners of HITEC 2007 FAVE Awards, Recognizing Suppliers, Products and Solutions / July 03, 2007
Hospitality Industry to Gather Next Week for Education Sessions, Trade Show and Industry Recognitions at 35th Annual HITEC in Orlando, Fla. / June 22, 2007
New HITEC 2007 Education Sessions Designed By Hospitality Industry Suppliers / June 22, 2007
HFTP's GUESTROOM 2010 to Display Latest Version of Futuristic Hotel Room at HITEC 2007 / June 19, 2007
HITEC 2007 Education Session to Provide Glimpse Into Club Technology from Club Software Executives / June 15, 2007
Interactive HITEC Closing Session Features Insight from Hospitality Technology Experts and Suppliers / June 07, 2007
HITEC “Top of Technology” Event, Sponsored by Rosen Hotels & Resorts, to Raise Funds for HFTP Scholarship and Endowment Programs / June 01, 2007
HFTP Membership Expands Once Again With New Chapters in Missouri, Boston and Hong Kong / May 31, 2007
John Springer-Miller to be Inducted into the International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame / May 29, 2007
Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) of the Year, Oliver Nihart-Arango, To Be Honored at HITEC 2007 / May 18, 2007
HFTP to Provide Professional Education in Asia with the Asian Finance and Technology Conference, co-located with FHA 2008 (Food&HotelAsia) / May 16, 2007
HFTP/HITEC Continues Education Opportunities in Europe Through EHTEC 2008 / May 15, 2007
HFTP to Participate at HOFEX and Celebrate New Student Chapter in Hong Kong / May 11, 2007
HITEC's Attendee Early Registration Discount Deadline Tuesday, May 15 / May 10, 2007
HFTP Launches Recruitment Campaign / May 08, 2007
HITEC 2007 Buyer’s Guide Offers Handy Tool For Navigating the Exhibit Hall / May 04, 2007
HFTP Introduces HITEC 2007 FAVE Awards, Recognizing Suppliers, Products and Solutions / May 01, 2007
HFTP Announces Plans to Protect HITEC 2007 Attendees and Exhibitors From Pirate Companies / April 27, 2007
Executive Vendor Summit Golf Tournament Raises Funds for HFTP Foundation Scholarships / April 20, 2007
HFTP to Launch Online Exam for the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) / April 18, 2007
Exclusive Webinar to Provide a Complete Overview of Show Services for HITEC 2007 Exhibitors / April 16, 2007
Exhibit Space for HITEC 2007 Sold Out; Other Opportunities Still Available / April 11, 2007
HFTP Announces IBM as Patron Sponsor of GUESTROOM 2010, On Display at HITEC 2007 / April 04, 2007
Hospitality Professionals Discuss Important Industry Issues and Witness the Revival of New Orleans at HFTP’s March Club and Hotel Controllers Conference / March 30, 2007
HFTP's Club Technology Boot Camp Offers a Primer on the Industry's Latest / March 22, 2007
HFTP to Honor Hospitality Technology Pioneers with an Award of Merit / March 15, 2007
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professional’s New Orleans Chapter to Provide City Tour for Association’s Conference Attendees / March 14, 2007
HITEC 2007 Exhibit Space is 93 Percent Sold Out / March 02, 2007
Renowned Hotelier and Author, Jonathan Tisch, to Speak at HITEC 2007 / March 01, 2007
HFTP International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame Announces Call For 2007 Nominations / February 28, 2007
HFTP's New Hospitality Technology Conference, EHTEC, Launches Successfully in Amsterdam / February 20, 2007
Fidelio Hotel Software Fonder, Keith Gruen, to Speak at EHTEC Luncheon / February 14, 2007
Hospitality CIO's Agendas in 2007 — A Feature of HFTP's EHTEC / January 23, 2007
Online Registration is Now Open for HFTP's European Hospitality Technology Education Conference / November 30, 2006
HFTP Requests Individuals to Register Now for the HFTP and CHA Caribbean Finance and Technology Professionals Conference / November 28, 2006
HFTP Developing New Questions for its CHAE and CHTP Exams / November 21, 2006
HFTP Installs 2006-2007 Board of Directors and Executive Committee / November 16, 2006
HFTP Charters Second Chapter Outside North America HFTP Asia Chapter / November 10, 2006
HFTP Fellowship Established at the University of Houston’s Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management / November 09, 2006
HFTP to Present the New 10th Edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry at the BAHA Annual Conference / November 02, 2006
Online Registration Open for the HFTP and CHA Caribbean Finance and Technology Professionals Conference, Session Topics and Speakers Announced / October 09, 2006
HFTP's 2008 Annual Convention & Tradeshow To Be in Nashville, Tennessee / September 22, 2006
HFTP's 2006 Annual Convention President's Evening Goes Business Casual / September 15, 2006
HFTP Announces Track Leaders for its 7th Annual Hospitality Technology Professionals Forum / September 12, 2006
HFTP Introduces EU to Hospitality Technology Education via EHTEC / September 07, 2006
HFTP to Provide a Hospitality Technology Overview at IH/M&RS, GUESTROOM 2010 to be Featured / September 01, 2006
HFTP to Offer Two Online European-Focused, Hospitality Education Sessions / August 31, 2006
HFTP Announces Education Topics for the 7th Annual Hospitality Technology Professionals Forum / August 29, 2006
HFTP and the CHA to Host Caribbean Finance Technology Professionals Conference / August 24, 2006
HFTP Board of Directors Approves Changes to CHTP and CHAE Programs / August 17, 2006
HFTP Announces an Easy Packing Program for its Annual Convention and Tradeshow / August 15, 2006
HFTP South Florida Chapter Hosting the 18th Annual HFTP Florida Regional Conference / August 09, 2006

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HITEC North America, HFTP Annual Conference and Club Forum Consolidate to Become “The Best of HFTP”

Posted May 18, 2020

Amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) announced last Wednesday during a press conference to industry media that the organization will consolidate its three major annual events to one location over a four-day period in October, and will call it, “The Best of HFTP.”

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