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HITEC North America, HFTP Annual Conference and Club Forum Consolidate to Become “The Best of HFTP”
May 18, 2020
A Focus on Health & Safety While Leading the Return to In-Person Events By Geneva Rinehart May 18, 2020 - Amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) announced last Wednesday during a press conference to industry media that the organization will consolidate its three major annual events to one location over a four-day period in October, and will call it, “The Best of HFTP.” Health and safety will take center stage, as the organization plans to set an example on how the industry will return to face-to-face conventions and networking in a responsible way. HFTP’s three annual...
Transition Technology for Hospitality – From Clean to Cleaner
Frank Wolfe | April 22, 2020
By Frank Wolfe Do you remember where you were when COVID-19 changed the world? Although it was not until several hours later that it dawned on me that it happened, I was at the Dubai International Airport. It was the typical hurry, bump and for some, shove, of any airport. As I boarded the tram, I was surrounded by a plane full of passengers departing for Iran at a gate close to mine. We were packed in a crowded train car and some were coughing, sneezing and sweating due to the temperature. After arriving at home, the next day’s headline was about all the horrible cases of COVID-19 in Iran. That was how it all became real for me…Februa...
HFTP Presents “Best of HFTP” With Co-Located Events in October 2020, Including HITEC San Antonio, HFTP Annual Convention, Club Forum and Entrepren
HFTP | April 2, 2020
The hospitality association has rescheduled its 2020 events for Fall to accommodate for current social distancing measures. The events will run the week of October 26-29 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas USA. 2 April 2020 In response to the guidance for slowing the spread of Covid-19, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) restructured its 2020 event calendar, moving early 2020 events to the second half of the year, and co-locating them for one eventful week. First it rescheduled the North American Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) to October 26-29, 2020...
HFTP and HSMAI Announce New Date for HITEC and ROC San Antonio
HITEC | March 18, 2020
The annual HFTP hospitality technology exhibition and tradeshow HITEC has been rescheduled for October 26-29, 2020, remains in the same location at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas USA; HSMAI ROC to bring revenue leaders together October 26-27 at Convention Center. AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (March 18, 2020) — In light of the worldwide uncertainty stemming from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the North American Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) has been rescheduled to October 26-29, 2020. In addition, the co-located HSMAI ROC Americas will take place October 26-27. Produced b...
HFTP to Assist Postponed HITEC Europe Exhibitors
HFTP | March 2, 2020
2 March 2020 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), the producers of HITEC®, announced today that exhibitors and sponsors who were confirmed to participate in HITEC Europe 2020 will be offered a complimentary branding package for HITEC North America, scheduled for 15-18 June 2020, San Antonio, Texas, USA. HFTP is also in the process of refunding booth fees and sponsorships paid to HFTP. The Europe event, which has been postponed in response to the global uncertainty related to the Novel Coronavirus and its impact on the hospitality industry. was planned for Mallorca, Spain 21-23 April is Europe's premier hospitality t...
HFTP Postpones HITEC Europe 2020
HITEC | February 28, 2020
HITEC Europe was originally slated for April 21-23, 2020 in Palma, Mallorca, Spain Austin, Texas USA - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), the producers of HITEC®, has postponed HITEC Europe 2020 in response to the global uncertainty related to the Novel Coronavirus and its immediate impact on the hospitality industry. This decision was made following careful consideration for the health and well-being of attendees. HITEC Europe, produced in cooperation with HTNG, was originally planned to take place April 21-23, 2020 in Palma, Mallorca, Spain as Europe's premier hospitality technology event. "Companies and oth...
HITEC San Antonio Announces Best Selling Socialnomics Author Erik Qualman as Opening Keynote
HITEC | December 12, 2019
HITEC San Antonio will be June 15-18, 2020 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas USA Digital leadership speaker and author Erik Qualman will initiate a technology-focused week as the Opening Keynote speaker for the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) in San Antonio, Texas USA. Qualman has performed in over 50 countries and reached 25 million people this decade. He will present his observations on digital trends and transformation to the 6,000 plus attendees expected at the 2020 event, which offers a high-quality education program and exhibition focusing on the latest in hospitality...
HITEC Europe Returns to Stunning Mallorca, Spain in April 2020
HITEC | December 11, 2019
It is officially December — and while many are dreaming of a white Christmas, HFTP also dreams of an iridescent spring, when HITEC Europe 2020 returns to Palma, Mallorca, Spain. Azure waters. Limestone mountains. Historic villages. These are just a few choice phrases to describe Mallorca, where business and leisure will collide in the best possible way for hospitality finance and technology professionals in April 2020. HITEC Europe will take place April 21–23, 2020 at the Palau de Congressos. Attendees can look forward to attaining the exceptional professional development that HITEC delivers in an unforgettable Mediterranean travel d...
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