�HFTP is proud of its affiliation with Hospitality Upgrade because it aligns us with our goal to be the authoritative source of technology information for the hospitality industry,� says Virginia Clarizia, CHAE, CHTP, 1999-2000 HFTP president. �The magazine�s current technology editorial will provide our membership with an informative resource.�

The distribution of the magazine to the HFTP membership will begin with the Fall 2000 issue. Besides its regular technology editorial, Hospitality Upgrade will dedicate four pages of the magazine to editorial provided by HFTP. Each issue will also identify HFTP as its exclusive affiliated association by displaying the logo on the cover.

�Hospitality Upgrade is honored to have received this designation from HFTP.  It is natural that the industry�s leading technology magazine has an official recognition with the association that produces the industry�s most important technology conference,� said Richard Siegel, publisher and president of Hospitality Upgrade. 

Based in Austin, Texas, HFTP is the professional association for financial and IT personnel working in hotels, resorts, clubs, casinos, restaurants, and other hospitality-related businesses. The association provides continuing education and networking opportunities to more than 4,300 members around the world and produces the annual Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®). HFTP also administers the examination and awards the certification for the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) and the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) designations. HFTP was founded in 1952 as the National Association of Hospitality Accountants.

HFTP® and HITEC® are registered service marks of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals.