As the economy continues to take a hit, there’s no doubt you’re being forced to tighten your resources. But this economic downturn is not the time to cut education from your budget. Now more than ever you need to keep on top of what is happening in the industry so that you can make the right decisions for your organization and not fall behind. More...

Online attendee registration and the Housing Bureau are currently open for HITEC 2009. More...

IDEO's Chief Technology Officer, Doug Solomon, illustrates how IDEO's innovative, customer-centric techniques apply to the hospitality industry during the Closing Session of HITEC 2009. The session is Thursday, June 25. Solomon's session explains why design thinking is a useful problem-solving technique for the hospitality industry. The concept uses methods like observation, prototyping, building and storytelling to work through organizational challenges. Solomon also discusses the importance of focusing on the customer's journey when setting organizational priorities, expanding brands and creating customer-centered designs. The session includes hospitality-related case studies from the Marriott, Mahindra Zest and more. More...

Now is the time more than ever to maximize your productivity. The HITEC 2009 schedule offers a series of sessions designed to help you boost your efficiency, resulting in reduced costs and outcomes that get noticed. Another ROI advantage from attending HITEC.
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In today’s rocky economy, it is imperative to know as much as possible about solutions that can improve your organization’s bottom line. The HITEC 2009 exhibit hall is the perfect location for attendees to learn about the latest and greatest technologies available to help you meet that bottom line. Take advantage of meeting with, in one place, the industry’s prominent vendors and practitioners to maintain your competitive edge, making this a single budget-friendly trip. In addition to the 300+ companies expected to exhibit, the HITEC 2009 exhibit hall features GUESTROOM 20X and the Club Technology Pavilion. More...

Make an impact on the hospitality industry - participate in HFTP's GUESTROOM 20X. HFTP is combing the globe for the latest and greatest technologies for the guestroom. Participate in this highly-lauded showroom exhibit dedicated to hospitality industry advancement and to the continuing dialogue about what belongs in a guestroom. More...