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Breaking news from Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals, a global association of hospitality industry professionals.

  • Austin, Texas to Host HITEC 2011
    AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (December 22, 2009) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced that the 2011 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) will be June 20-23 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. HITEC, produced by HFTP, is the world's largest hospitality technology exposition and conference. It offers a unique combination of top-notch hospitality technology education, led by industry peers and experts and an unparalleled trade show showcasing the latest hospitality technology products and services.
  • Hospitality Leaders Plan 2010 HFTP Conference Education
    AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (December 14, 2009) – Planning is underway for several education programs for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) conferences, including the Club and Hotel Controllers Conference and Annual Convention & Tradeshow. The Education Advisory Council, a group of hospitality leaders, is designing programs for both conferences that address the important issues and needs of the hospitality finance and technology industries. Hospitality professionals are encouraged to submit education topic suggestions to the Education Advisory Council. The deadlines for submission include January 15, 2010 for Club and Hotel Controllers Conference and February 12, 2010 for Annual Convention & Tradeshow.
  • HFTP Helps Educate During the 4th Annual BAHA Conference in London
    AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (November 16, 2009) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) representatives will educate attendees this week on hospitality technology during the 4th Annual BAHA (British Association of Hospitality Accountants) one-day conference and exhibition. The conference — entitled "The Essential Toolkit for Managing the Bottom Line" — is Thursday, November 19 at the Sofitel Hotel, London Heathrow at Terminal 5.
  • Hospitality Technology Experts Plan 2010 European Conference
    AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (November 11, 2009) – Planning has begun for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) 2010 European Hospitality Technology Educational Conference (EHTEC). The EHTEC Advisory Council, a group of global hospitality experts, are designing a program that tackles tough technology issues prominent in Europe. EHTEC 2010 is February 14-16 at the Amsterdam Hilton in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Registration is now available online.
  • Notorious “Catch Me If You Can” Imposter, Now Respected Authority, to Discuss Fraud Prevention at HITEC 2010
    AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (November 9, 2009) – Frank Abagnale, Jr., one of the world's most respected authorities on the subjects of forgery, embezzlement and secure documents, is slated to discuss fraud prevention at the opening session of the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®). Abagnale will provide insight into his life as the notorious imposter and fraudster of the 1960s, a story told in the award-winning movie Catch Me If You Can. The presentation is June 21, 2010 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. USA.
  • Technologies Sought for Next Version of GUESTROOM 20X
    AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 29, 2009) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and the GUESTROOM 20X Task Force, a group of hospitality technology leaders and experts, are searching for the latest and near-future technologies for the newest version of GUESTROOM 20X. The 2010 version of GUESTROOM 20X, a special exhibit showcasing the most innovative technologies for the guestroom, debuts at the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) June 22-24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. USA.
  • HFTP Honors Chapters at Recent Annual Convention
    AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 13, 2009) – Recognizing the important roles chapters play in the association, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) recently honored several chapters for their contributions. The Chapter of the Year awards were given to the chapters that showcased HFTP's principles best throughout the year, while the Chapter Choice Award was given to the chapter with the best chapter success story. The chapters were honored during the HFTP 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow, held in Las Vegas, Nev. last month.
  • Terry L. Price, CHAE, CHTP, CPA, Installed as HFTP Global President
    AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 12, 2009) – Terry L. Price CHAE, CHTP, CPA was recently installed as global president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association's 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nev. Price is the chief information officer at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa in Asheville, N.C.
  • Thomas G. Smith, CHAE, Installed as HFTP Global Vice President
    AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 12, 2009) – Thomas G. Smith, CHAE, was recently installed as global vice president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association's 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nev. Smith is chief financial officer for the Westmoor Country Club in Brookfield, Wis.
  • Lisa Funk, CHAE Installed as HFTP Global Treasurer
    AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 12, 2009) – Lisa Funk, CHAE was recently installed as global treasurer of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association's 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nev. She is the college business administrator for the Conrad N. Hilton College at the University of Houston in Houston, Texas.
  • Raman P. Rama, CHA, CHTP, CHAE, Installed as HFTP Global Secretary
    AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 12, 2009) – Raman P. Rama, CHA, CHTP, CHAE, was recently installed as global secretary of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association's 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nev. Rama is vice president and director of IT and Telecom for JHM Hotels in Greenville, S.C.
  • Jules A. Sieburgh, CHTP Installed as HFTP Global Immediate Past President
    AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 12, 2009) – Jules A. Sieburgh, CHTP was recently installed as global immediate past president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) at the association's 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nev. He is a hospitality consultant with O'Neal Consultants in Bethesda, Md.
  • 2009 HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow Celebrates Another Year
    AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (September 29, 2009) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) recently held its 57th Annual Convention & Tradeshow at the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas, Nev. Over 600 attendees gathered to celebrate the association's successful year with a convention full of targeted education sessions, numerous networking opportunities, access to leading suppliers at the tradeshow and awards to various individuals and chapters.
  • HFTP Honors Agnes DeFranco and Stephen LeBruto with the Paragon Award
    AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (September 11, 2009) – For their hard work and dedication to hospitality higher education and Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), Agnes L. DeFranco, Ed.D., CHAE and Stephen M. LeBruto, CPA, CHAE, Ed.D. will be honored with the 2009 Paragon Award during HFTP's 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow. Both will receive the award during the Opening Session on September 17 at the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas, Nev.
  • HFTP's Annual Convention & Tradeshow Education to Empower Attendees
    AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (Sept 3, 2009) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow offers attendees a way to find cost-effective solutions to their current work challenges, stay informed on the hottest industry topics, expand their network, increase their professional value and become empowered. The convention's education program focuses on empowering attendees professionally to assure success in the workplace. In addition to three general sessions, the education schedule includes industry-specific concurrent sessions, along with several bonus educational opportunities. The 2009 Ann