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Operational Benchmarking in Practice
Arlene Ramirez | March 4, 2024
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The Role of USALI and Operational Benchmarking in Financial Management
Arlene Ramirez | February 13, 2024
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To Capitalize or Expense? The Answer Isn’t Always Clear
Arlene Ramirez | August 6, 2020
By Arlene Ramirez A quote in the 2008 novel “Paper Towns” by John Green reads: “The rules of capitalization are so unfair to words in the middle of a sentence.” This droll observation is not at the crux of this blog — well, not that kind of capitalization — but it may be similarly comic for those in financial accounting within the hospitality industry. Many times, what to capitalize and what to expense in the hospitality industry is unclear: The rules can seem as complicated as a student’s first grammar course. As it turns out, it does not have to be this way. Though there are no special rhymes or mnemonics like there a...
HFTP’s 2016–2017 Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors Begin Term
HFTP | November 7, 2016
The new HFTP Global Board was installed last month during the association's 2016 Annual Convention AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (November 7, 2016) — The 2016-2017 Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) have officially begun their term. The association leaders represent a wide variety of segments within the hospitality industry, including: clubs, consulting, hotels, finance, technology and more. The HFTP Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors volunteer their time and professional expertise to help guide and progress the association to the forefront of th...
HFTP to Discuss USALI and Specialized Hospitality Resources at HOSPACE 2015
HFTP | November 24, 2015
November 24, 2015 (Austin, Texas USA) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is bringing its unique expertise to HOSPACE this week. Association leaders will be onsite to present on topics such as accounting practices and technology. In addition, they will demonstrate HFTP's new hospitality-specific search site: Pineapplesearch.com. HOSPACE 2015 is November 26 at the Sofitel London Heathrow in London. It is a one-day annual conference and exhibition hosted by HOSPA which is the UK's leading educational organization for professionals involved in financial management, revenue management and IT within the hosp...
