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| AUSTIN,
TEXAS, USA (September 2, 2010) — Hospitality Financial and
Technology
Professionals (HFTP®) announces Atlanta, Ga. as the host city of
the 2011 HFTP
Annual Convention & Tradeshow. HFTP's Annual Convention &
Tradeshow
offers attendees a way to find cost-effective solutions to their
current work
challenges, stay informed on the hottest hospitality industry topics,
expand
their network, increase their professional value and become empowered.
The 2011
convention will be October 19-22 at the Omni Hotel at CNN
Center in Atlanta, Ga.
"HFTP is excited to host our 2011 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Atlanta for the first time.” said Frank Wolfe, CAE, CEO of HFTP. "Our goal with the Annual Convention is to offer a sense of unity among attendees and the unique opportunity to network with other industry professionals, while receiving first-rate education. As a city that has deep roots in the hospitality industry, we know that the relaxed setting and southern hospitality of Atlanta will provide for a memorable convention.” Attendees will find luxurious comfort at the four-diamond Omni Hotel at CNN Center, host hotel of the 2011 Annual Convention & Tradeshow. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, within the bustling Luckie Marietta District, the hotel boasts views of the downtown Atlanta skyline and picturesque Centennial Olympic Park. It is located near the Georgia Dome, the Georgia World Congress Center, Philips Arena, the Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park, the new World of Coca Cola Museum and more. About the Convention HFTP's Annual Convention & Tradeshow is a one-stop shop for hospitality-related education and networking. The convention's education program offers industry-specific, concurrent session tracks — club, hotel, general, technology and leadership unlimited. The concurrent education sessions cover hot industry topics like wireless communication, PCI compliance, internal controls, technology trends, fraud and more. Several special events provide the opportunity to network with colleagues in a relaxed setting, while the tradeshow allows attendees to meet with vendors and gain valuable insight from experts on a wide variety of hospitality subjects. The 2010 Annual Convention & Tradeshow is October 11-14 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, Calif. With the September 16 hotel reservation deadline approaching, attendees are encouraged to act quickly. For more information about the 2010 convention, and to register, visit the conference web site or contact the HFTP Meetings & Special Events Department at [email protected], (800) 646-4387 or +1 (512) 249-5333. 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
members around the globe 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. |
| Contact:
Katy Walterscheidt |