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HITEC Orlando Opening Party Presented by VENZA and CyberTek Announced: An Evening at SeaWorld Orlando
HFTP | February 23, 2022
Austin, TX— February 23, 2022 — The Opening Party for the 2022 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) will be an Orlando-style event that makes a splash. Presented by VENZA and CyberTek, the party will be at SeaWorld Orlando on June 27, 2022 from 6:00 — 11:00 p.m. with ticket proceeds directed towards hospitality scholarships. Attendees will get to enjoy the numerous park attractions, private Dolphin Adventures Show, the Electric Ocean: Ignite fireworks and light show, and one-hour exclusive ride time at the end of the evening. Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), the producers...
The New Corporate Currency: Travel and Workplace Flexibility
Daniel Johnson | August 3, 2021
By Daniel Johnson The path toward leadership is the road less traveled. Not because there aren’t countless individuals eager and well-equipped to walk it, but because it’s a path that cannot be walked alone. Sure, great ideas help. It’s less about the idea and more about the people who bring it to life. In this respect, a crucial part of leadership is not only generating great ideas but bringing great people to the table, and more importantly, inspiring them to stay. But how exactly does a leader do that? What inspires a workplace culture strong enough to sustain an organization against the perils of a highly competitive...
What Hoteliers Can Learn From the Biggest Global Ransomware Attack on Record
Jeff Venza | July 14, 2021
The article below references ongoing data protection events; details may change as new information becomes available. By Jeff Venza Sometimes, the biggest threats in life are the ones that we cannot see – especially in a primarily digital world that offers frequent opportunities for anonymity across virtual channels and data-driven infrastructure. The technological ecosystems we’ve come to rely on both personally and professionally provide a wealth of convenience and personalization, but with great power comes great responsibility. With sophisticated technology comes sophisticated attacks. Cybercriminals are seemingly lurking aro...
Cyber Attacks Are Spiking – Is Your Hotel Prepared?
Jeff Venza | June 29, 2021
By Jeff Venza Steven Chabinsky once said, “Thinking of cybersecurity solely as an IT issue is like believing that an entire company’s workforce, from the CEO down, is just one big HR issue.” As we head into the third quarter of 2021, this sentiment rings more true than ever before. Cyber threats are rampant within this digitally driven era. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, experts are calling for enhanced due diligence and, in some cases, organizational reform in the realm of cybersecurity. In fact, recent reports reveal at least 16 billion records, including credit card numbers, home addresses, phone numbers, and other hi...
Are Millennials Ready to Be the Next Generation of Hospitality Leaders?
Joshua Bergen | May 20, 2021
By Joshua Bergen Across industries, millennials have steadily transformed the workplace. Born between 1981 and 1996, millennials come to the table with a unique set of priorities, motivations, and commitment to political awareness. They are innovative, value-driven, curious, and, despite any stereotypical assumptions perpetuated through the ranks, they are a hard-working group. As Morley Safer once said, “Millennials have the upper hand because they are tech-savvy, with every gadget imaginable almost becoming an extension of their bodies. They multitask, talk, walk, listen and type, and text. And their priorities are simple: they come fi...
Developing a People-First Approach to Mergers and Acquisitions
Jeff Venza | May 5, 2021
By Jeff Venza For many, change is a terrifying concept – especially when it comes to business. But what we so often forget is that, although uncomfortable, change is the inevitable catalyst to transformation and innovation. Sometimes, the most disruptive moments in our respective careers are the ones that derive the most meaning, setting us on course for incredible development and professional alignment. And contrary to popular belief, mergers and acquisitions can represent precisely that kind of moment. Historically, the hospitality industry is both resistant to change and notorious for it. We are a firmly rooted sector in a traditio...
Hoteliers: Why Compliance Doesn’t Equate to Data Security
David Christiansen | April 15, 2021
By David Christiansen Hoteliers, let me ask you a question. What does it mean to run a secure hotel? The answer may vary, depending on who you ask. Why? Because security, across any industry, is a multifaceted discipline and an essential consideration for brands that interact with customer data and information. Cybersecurity attacks are commonplace in today’s world, and hotels are increasingly attractive targets due to their association with a variety of sensitive data. In fact, two of the top five biggest data breaches made public in 2020 were at hotel chains. Globally, cybercrime damages are expected to reach US $6 trillion by 2021. ...
The Importance of Training and Onboarding Staff in a Post-Pandemic World
Jeff Venza | April 8, 2021
By Jeff Venza In any industry, hiring, training, and effectively onboarding new staff is a significant undertaking that is often wrought with nuanced challenges. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, however, we find ourselves in an entirely new landscape. Over the past 12 months, rapid digital transformation has enabled organizations to reimagine how they work and manage talent completely. By 2028, 73% of all departments will have remote workers (Upwork), and internal communication and support processes across organizations have been placed under a critical lens. Workflow breakdowns and lapses in best practices have come to the fore...
