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Supporting Communities Through the Storm: Resources for Those Impacted by Hurricane Milton
Beth Hawks | October 10, 2024
As Florida braces for the impact of Hurricane Milton, the hospitality industry is rallying to support the state’s residents and communities throughout this challenging time. In crises like this, hotels often become places of refuge, offering shelter and resources to those in need, including first responders. The hotel staff work tirelessly, often putting their own needs on hold, to serve those around them. As an industry, we understand that this dedication goes beyond business—it’s about helping people when they need it most. To assist in these efforts, Hospitality Upgrade is compiling a list of companies and organizations committed ...
Hospitality Upgrade Announces the Recipient of the John Cahill Student Seat for the 2024 CIO Summit
The CIO Summit | August 29, 2024
College of Hospitality, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Selected ATLANTA, August 29, 2024– Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Hospitality Upgrade today announced the recipient of the 2024 John Cahill student seat is Andrew Pham, a student at the College of Hospitality, University of Nevada in Las Vegas (UNLV). In its 22nd year, the upcoming CIO Summit will be held Sept. 4-6, 2024, at the Thompson Hotel by Hyatt in Nashville, Tennessee. The John Cahill Honorary Seat is awarded to one distinguished student from a selected university or four-year college with a hotel program. This student is recommend...
HFTP® Acquires Leading Hospitality Industry Brands: Hospitality Upgrade, Hotel-Online, The CIO Summit and The Executive Vendor Summit
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals | June 25, 2024
The popular brands will seamlessly merge with HFTP, further solidifying the association’s position as a leading provider of resources and events for the global hospitality community. June 25, 2024 (Charlotte, N.C.) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), the global association for finance and technology professionals in the hospitality industry, has announced the strategic acquisition of several prominent hospitality industry brands. The acquisition includes Hospitality Upgrade, Hotel-Online, the CIO Summit and the Executive Vendor Summit, further solidifying HFTP's position as a leading provider of resou...
Redefining Hotel Technology
Michael Toedt | April 23, 2024
Embracing Guest Centricity Over Transactions By Michael Toedt Doug Rice, a distinguished figure in hotel technology, recently critiqued the stagnation of Property Management Systems (PMS)[1] in his piece for Hospitality Upgrade. Despite three decades, the core functionality of PMS has remained largely unchanged. While interfaces have evolved, the underlying processes have not, posing a significant roadblock to efficiency and personalization. PMS may be the nerve center of on-site operations, yet the broader technological landscape of a hotel comprises numerous systems, all purporting to enhance the guest experience. The real questio...
Hospitality Upgrade Announces 2024 Executive Vendor Summit Annual CIO Panel and New Investment Panel
the Executive Vendor Summit | March 7, 2024
Event Will be Held March 26-28 in Denver; Registration Open ATLANTA, March 6, 2024 – Hospitality Upgrade Magazine has announced that registration is open for its 19th Annual Executive Vendor Summit (EVS) and will be held at the Curtis Hotel in Denver, Colo., on March 26-28, 2024. The Executive Vendor Summit is a unique invitation-only industry event that brings together senior technology executives from the hospitality industry for learning, thought leadership and networking. The 2024 agenda will include many popular sessions of previous events, including the CIO panel. This year’s CIO panelists include Andrew Arthurs of Aimbridge ...
Phishing Attacks Are Increasing: These Steps Can Help Prevent Them
Fran Worrall | February 1, 2024
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HFTP Announces 2023 Paragon Award Recipient – Geneva Rinehart
HFTP | October 9, 2023
AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 9, 2023) — Geneva Rinehart was selected as the 2023 Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) Paragon Award recipient for her significant contribution to the production of a key hospitality technology information resource for nearly three decades. She is also recognized for inhabiting the role as a central connector amongst industry players — vendors, hotel companies, consultants — ensuring that all are apprised of current trends and recognized for their contributions to the evolution of hospitality technology. Rinehart is senior vice president and managing editor at Hospitality Upgr...
Hospitality Upgrade Announces Recipient of John Cahill Honorary Seat
Hospitality Upgrade Magazine | August 17, 2023
University of Houston Student Selected for 2023 CIO Summit Designation ATLANTA — Aug. 17, 2023 — Hospitality Upgrade Publisher and President Rich Siegel today announced that the recipient of the 2023 John Cahill Honorary Seat is Dylan Emerson, an undergraduate student at the University of Houston’s Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership. The award will be presented at the upcoming CIO Summit, an invitation-only annual event produced by Hospitality Upgrade magazine. This year’s event will be held Sept. 6-8 at Hotel Van Zandt in Austin, Texas. The John Cahill Honorary Seat is awarded each year to one distinguis...
