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265 Companies / Waiting List Started |
| AUSTIN, TEXAS; June 6, 2003 - The 2003 Hospitality
Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is sold out,
with 606 booths representing 265 companies. A complete list of exhibiting
companies is available on the HITEC web site at www.hitec.org,
along with online registration and a detailed schedule of educational programming.
HFTP is now placing companies on an exhibitor waiting list that will be
filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Potential exhibitors should
contact Lance Peterson at (800) 448-3239 or (512) 249-5333 x20 for exhibiting
information.
The number of HITEC exhibits has increased significantly from 252 booths in 1993. HITEC attendance has also greatly increased from its small beginning with approximately 38 attendees for its 1972 debut, to 1,825 in 1993, to a planned attendance of about 5,500 for this year�s show in New Orleans on June 24-26 at the Morial Convention Center. In addition to the latest technology available to the industry, HITEC 2003 will also offer more than 60 education sessions presented by 100 of the world�s foremost hospitality technology experts. This year�s sessions range from topics such as What to Look for When Purchasing High Speed Internet Access to a Club Technology Boot Camp to Customer Relationship Management. 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. About 5,500 hospitality executives and exhibitors from around the world are expected to attend this three-day conference and exposition. In addition to hearing the industry�s leading speakers, attendees receive practical information at Monday�s �What to Look for� training sessions. The exposition includes companies providing technology equipment, services and products in the hospitality industry. 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 4,000 members around the world, and produces the premiere hospitality technology shows HITEC and ONHTEC. 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 Hotel Accountants. HFTP® , HITEC® and ONHTEC® are registered service marks of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals. |
Contact:
| Eliza Selig
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals [email protected] http://www.hftp.org
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