The 2003 HITEC Advisory Council Chairman is Tina Marie Samson, CHAE. Samson is the CFO for Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando. 

"This group of hospitality technology leaders are professionals who are at the forefront of the industry," said Samson. "This highly qualified group ensures that the HITEC education program is complete with topics pertinent to the applications that hospitality technology professionals currently use everyday.  HITEC attendees leave the conference with relevant information that is important to them and to their companies." 

HITEC 2003 will be held in New Orleans at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on June 24 � 26. For more information on HITEC 2003, go to www.hitec.org or contact the HITEC Department at (512) 249-5333 or (800) 646-4387. 

HITEC®, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is the most comprehensive meeting of its kind in the hospitality industry. It addresses the use of technology in the industry and brings together buyers and sellers of technology under one roof. 

Based in Austin, Texas, HFTP is the professional association for financial and technology  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. 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 the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals.