AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (January 13, 2010) � Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and the GUESTROOM 20X Task Force, a group of hospitality technology leaders and experts, are searching for the latest and near-future technologies for the newest version of GUESTROOM 20X. The 2010 version of GUESTROOM 20X, a special exhibit showcasing the most innovative technologies for the guestroom, debuts at the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) June 22-24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. USA. 

"Since 2006, GUESTROOM 20X has garnered a reputation as providing a thought-provoking glimpse into the possibilities of future guestroom technologies," said Frank Wolfe, CAE, CEO of HFTP. "With a switch to a biannual schedule for the exhibit, the GUESTROOM 20X Task Force has more time to search and can raise the bar on finding the best technologies that can enhance the future guestroom." 

HFTP is conducting a comprehensive global search for the industry's most innovative technologies. Potential technologies include, but are not limited to, traditional technologies like next-generation televisions, non-traditional technologies like lighting and green technologies like energy-saving devices. 

Hospitality technology suppliers, consumer technology companies, inventors and others who have a technology product that should be considered for display must apply by Wednesday, March 31. Join the long list of innovative technologies that got their start at GUESTROOM 20X and HITEC. You do not have to be a member of HFTP or a current HITEC 2010 exhibitor to participate. Submissions are considered and carefully chosen by the GUESTROOM 20X Task Force. 

To submit a technology or for more information, visit the GUESTROOM 20X site or contact the HFTP Meetings & Special Events Department at [email protected] , (800) 646-4387 or +1 (512) 249-5333 x22. 

About GUESTROOM 20X 
GUESTROOM 20X is a futuristic guestroom featuring the latest and near-future technologies for the modern hotel room. HFTP produces a new version of the special exhibit every other year. It debuted at HITEC 2006 and has been on display at various trade shows since. After many requests to show GUESTROOM 20X, HFTP created a portable presentation detailing the room's technologies that can easily travel to the global hospitality community. Technologies in the exhibit include non-traditional types such as lighting, eco-friendly products, fabrics and furniture, as well as traditional technology such as next-generation televisions, telephones and robots. 

About HFTP 
HFTP, Austin, Texas, USA and Maastricht, The Netherlands, founded in 1952, is the global professional association for financial and technology personnel working in hotels, clubs and other hospitality-related businesses. HFTP provides first class educational opportunities, research, and publications to more than 4,800 members globally including, the premiere hospitality technology conference HITEC--founded in 1972. HFTP also awards the only hospitality specific certifications for accounting and technology ---the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) and the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) designations. HFTP was founded in the USA as the National Association of Hotel Accountants. For more information, visit www.hftp.org .