hospitality financial and technology professionals
HFTP Announces 2025 HITEC North America Advisory Council
HFTP | November 1, 2024
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) producers of the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), has announced the 2025 HITEC Advisory Council. An expert group of distinguished industry professionals selected to develop and coordinate the education program for HITEC’s North American event. With over five decades of history, HITEC has become a must-attend event, drawing thousands of professionals to explore the latest trends, innovations in technology, best practices and solutions in the hospitality industry. HITEC 2025 will take place from June 16–19 at the Indiana Convention Center in I...
HFTP Recognizes Top Chapters in 2024 With Annual Awards
HFTP | October 25, 2024
Each year, HFTP strives to recognize the chapters who demonstrate extraordinary efforts to engage their local members and provide educational and networking opportunities to advance their professional development. The chapters who went above and beyond in 2024 were celebrated at the HFTP 2024 Annual Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Congratulations to the following chapters! Tier A (1–35 members): HFTP Jamaica Chapter Tier B (36–70 members): HFTP New York Chapter Tier C (71+ members): HFTP Gulf Coast Chapter Student Chapter: HFTP University of Houston Cougar Chapter Representatives from all four winning ch...
HFTP India Chapter to Host the Inaugural CIO Summit in Goa
HFTP India Chapter | October 8, 2024
The Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) India Chapter is excited to announce its inaugural CIO Summit, scheduled for October 14-16, 2024, at the luxurious Taj Cidade Heritage, Goa. This landmark event will bring together industry leaders, technology innovators, and hospitality executives to delve into the rapidly evolving technological landscape within the hospitality sector. The HFTP India Chapter CIO Summit is designed to tackle the current challenges and opportunities faced by CIOs and technology leaders, while promoting best practices for integrating innovative technology solutions in hospitality enterprises. Attend...
HFTP Donates $25,000 to American Red Cross for Hurricane Relief Efforts
HFTP | October 7, 2024
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced today a donation of $25,000 to the American Red Cross in support of the relief efforts for communities affected by Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton. This contribution is made through HFTP's philanthropic initiative, HFTP Helps, which aims to assist those in need. Hurricanes Debby and Helene have caused significant devastation across the U.S. Southeast, impacting numerous lives and livelihoods. And approaching is Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall this week on Florida’s Gulf Coast. In response to the urgent need for assistance, HFTP is committed...
Commitment to Knowledge: HFTP Celebrates Robert Mandelbaum’s Impact in Hospitality Research
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals | October 7, 2024
Robert Mandelbaum, Research Director at CBRE Hotel Research, has long been a leader and educator in hospitality financial research and a dedicated contributor to HFTP. It is with great honor that HFTP will present Mandelbaum with the 2024 HFTP Paragon Award, recognizing his significant and lasting contributions to both the association and the hospitality industry. Mandelbaum will receive the award during the HFTP 2024 Annual Convention at the Keynote Session on October 23. "It is so special to receive this recognition from the volunteer leaders and professional staff at HFTP,” said Mandelbaum. “I know how much time and effort they ...
Upcoming HFTP Annual Convention Features Top Hotelier Panelists, Featured in New HFTP Academy Micro-Certificate Program
HFTP | October 2, 2024
October 2, 2024 (Austin, Texas) – A highlight of the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP®) upcoming Annual Convention is the session, “Navigating Challenges in 2025: How Hotel Owners and Management Companies Can Collaborate Successfully.” Speaking on the panel are top hoteliers John Murray, president and CEO for Sonesta International Hotels Corp. and Blair Wills, president and CEO for StepStone Hospitality. Scheduled for October 23, the conversation will be moderated by Robert Mandelbaum, research director for CBRE Hotels Research and a director on the HFTP Global Board. The Annual Convention is October 23...
HFTP 2024 Annual Business Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, October 24 at Annual Convention
HFTP | September 25, 2024
The HFTP 2024 Annual Business Meeting will take place Thursday, October 24 in conjunction with the association's Annual Convention at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, CT USA. Running 4:30–5:30 p.m. local time, attendees will hear the various accomplishments of HFTP from the past year and what to expect from the association over the next year. In addition, the 2024–2025 leadership will be installed. What: HFTP 2024 Annual Business Meeting When: Thursday, October 24 | 4:30–5:30 p.m. Where: Cabaret at the Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino Who: All HFTP members are invited to attend. Be sure to register for the HFT...
Your Input Requested: Corporate Digital Responsibility Code for the Lodging Industry
HFTP | September 3, 2024
The importance of corporate digital responsibility has been pushed to the forefront with the many data breaches and the latest CrowdStrike incident. It is proven that even a cybersecurity technology company is not immune to problems and issues. To that end, HFTP recently formed the Corporate Digital Responsibility (CDR) Task Force for the Lodging Industry. The aim is to establish a Hospitality Code of Digital Responsibility. Learn more about this project through this comprehensive article. To complete the project, the task force needs your help. We kindly invite you to complete a survey asking to rank a list of identified i...
