Lisa Funk, CHAE, Installed as HFTP Global Secretary
HFTP recently announced that Lisa Funk, CHAE, is the new global secretary of HFTP. She is a hospitality consultant and has over 11 years of leadership in the hospitality industry. Her range of knowledge includes experience in country clubs, athletic clubs and hotels.
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HFTP Named Association Program of the Year by BoardRoom Magazine
BoardRoom Magazine recently announced that HFTP was the winner of the 2008 Excellence in Achievement award for Association Program of the Year. Frank Wolfe, CAE, CEO of HFTP will accept the award on behalf of HFTP at the award luncheon at Boca West Country Club in Boca West, Florida on June 14, 2009.
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Join HFTP and Receive $100 USD Off HITEC 2009 Registration*
Recruitment Campaign Runs May 1 – June 30, 2009
HFTP’s 2009 Recruitment Campaign began May 1. In conjunction with HFTP chapters, HFTP is working to recruit new HFTP members. As a special promotion, any new member* joining HFTP in the months of May and June 2009 receives a $100 USD discount on registration to HITEC 2009 in Anaheim, Calif. More...

HFTP Inducts Two Hospitality Innovators into the International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame
8:30 a.m. * Tuesday, June 23 * Anaheim Convention Center
Recognizing innovation in the hospitality technology industry, HFTP recently announced it will be inducting two hospitality technology innovators into the International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame: Cindy Estis Green and A.L. (Tom) Giannopoulos.
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Technology Experts Discuss Economy During HITEC 2009 General Session
8:30 a.m. * Tuesday, June 23 * Anaheim Convention Center
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With the worldwide economic downturn on the forefront of everyone’s minds, businesses across the globe are incorporating creative methods to work towards financial recovery. A panel of hospitality technology experts, representing large to small properties, discuss the state of the hospitality industry and the economy during the HITEC 2009 General Session "Useful Tech Weapons for Economic Battles." More...

Register Online for the 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow
September 16-19, 2009 * Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa * Las Vegas, Nev.
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The HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow is a great opportunity for you to get practical information about all aspects of hospitality finance and technology. At this year’s convention you can expect high-quality education, networking opportunities, tradeshow and social events all at one great location — The Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa. More...

HFTP Asia Conference Searched for Solutions to Asia Marketplace Challenges
Over 50 hospitality professionals gathered at HFTP’s Second Annual Asian Hospitality Finance and Technology Conference this week. During the conference, hospitality professionals discussed a range of pertinent financial and technology topics as they searched for solutions to industry challenges. The 2009 Asian conference was held May 11–12 at UNLV–Singapore in Singapore. More...

HFTP’s Newest Chapter - Coastal Carolina University Student Chapter
HFTP would like to welcome its newest chapter —The Coastal Carolina University Student Chapter. It was chartered May 20, 2009. It will hold meetings the second Thursday of every month and will also attend the South Carolina Chapter meetings. More...

Member Spotlight: James Lee, FCCA, CPA Elected as Council Member to ACCA
James Lee, FCCA, CPA, director of finance at Regent Singapore, A Four Seasons Hotel and charter president of the HFTP Asia Chapter, was recently elected as a council member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. He is involved as a research committee member in developing and reviewing the long term research strategy for ACCA. He recently facilitated a members forum on branding and was also appointed as the judge at 2008 ACCA’s CFO challenge. More...

Upcoming HFTP Events
HFTP has many exciting opportunities ahead for education, exhibitions and networking. If you have any questions about an HFTP event, please email attendee@hftp.org. More...