Through the HFTP Corporate Allied Sponsorship program, get to know companies like Virdee, a SaaS company that provides the leading all-in-one guest experience solution for lodging, multifamily and commercial buildings.
Through the HFTP Corporate Allied Sponsorship program, get to know companies like PAS (Preferred Accounting Solutions, Inc.), a preferred provider of back office and accounting solutions for the global hospitality industry for more than 30 years.
Through the HFTP Corporate Allied Sponsorship program, get to know companies like M3, a powerful cloud-based financial platform and services company serving over 6,900 properties across North America’s hospitality industry by driving cost savings, revenue enhancement and business insight
Through the HFTP Corporate Allied Sponsorship program, get to know companies like RealTime Reservation who is the only true centralized inventory management software servicing the hospitality industry for their ancillary revenues.
Written by: Ron Strecker, CHAE, CHTP | HITEC Dallas 2021 Guest Blogger | HITEC 2021 has closed out for the week and for me, being back in person was fantastic! Seeing familiar faces - attendees and our vendor partners - went a long way in making us all feel that a sense of normalcy is returning.
Through the HFTP Corporate Allied Sponsorship program, get to know companies like VensureHR, one of the nation’s fastest-growing PEO, HR technology and outsourcing providers.
Written by: John Reyna, J.D., LL.M., HFTP 2021 Annual Convention Guest Blogger | Attending my first HFTP Annual Convention and HITEC, I was not sure what to expect. Of course, I knew the schedule was packed with respected speakers discussing quality topics. And I was confident there would be an exhibit hall full of cutting-edge technology geared for the hospitality industry. But there was one variable that I was eager to observe—other attendees. Would they be engaged? Would there be collaboration? Or is this an excuse to step away from the office for a few days?
Written by: Jennifer Jones | It's always tough to be a new entrant into the vendor space at HITEC especially following a strange pandemic year. I applaud those who still worked on cultivating ideas and being innovative these last 15 months. In addition to attending scheduled meetings with vendors I have existing relationships with, I always take time to try and meet some of the newcomers to HITEC, and this year I found two great ideas that I thought I would share. Please find time to stop by their booths and show your support.
Written by: Tim Henthorn, HITEC Dallas Guest Blogger | The Monday schedule introduced four sessions infused with the theme, including “The First-mover Advantage: Are You the Leading Edge or the Bleeding Edge”, “Food for Thought: Emerging Technology in F&B”, “What is the Digital Hotel and Are They Hiring,” and the opening keynote itself – “Digital Transformation: Design Your Future”, an enlightening speech from Erik Qualman. I’m still trying to hold my book differently to reach those blazing reading speeds.
Through the HFTP Corporate Allied Sponsorship program, get to know companies like Ireckonu who connects you with your guests to create seamless and meaningful experiences, from before check-in to beyond check-out.
Written by: Jennifer Jones | Howdy y’all! We are a week away from the biggest hospitality technology show in the world, HITEC! After a year off, the event returns to Dallas, Texas where many in the industry will be jet-setting for their first time since the pandemic forced a lockdown in March 2020. With that said, I thought I'd provide a little insight as to how travel has been changed over the last year and what to expect at HITEC so you can be fully prepared, pack appropriately and enjoy your time at the conference.
Written by: Tim Henthorn, HITEC Dallas Guest Blogger | We are back! Getting together and talking tech with friends. What could be better? Maybe add a comfortable hotel room, a favorite dish and a drink near the pool on a delightful night. Is that asking too much?
HFTP, the producers of HITEC® Dallas 2021, is excited to introduce this year’s official HITEC guest bloggers, who are ready to begin sharing their stories and event experiences with you. HITEC is less than two months away, taking place September 27-30 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas USA. Continue reading to learn more about the seasoned hospitality professionals who will be blogging all about their HITEC experiences next month.
Written by: Ron Strecker, CHAE, CHTP | It’s almost time! HITEC 2021 is right around the corner. I’m ready, are you? Many of you may have read my recent four-part series on “HITEC 2021 Tips,” which was published on Hospitality Upgrade (read Part Four here). In each article, I emphasized the need to focus on cloud-based application. By now, most organizations have recognized the benefits of migrating applications to the cloud, and so should you, if you haven’t. Most of the software vendors at the show offer cloud-based solutions, some exclusively.
The HFTP 2021 Annual Convention, co-located with HITEC Dallas September 27-30 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, is officially less than five weeks away. Have you started planning your educational agenda yet? One person who has started planning is John B. Reyna, attorney, professor and entrepreneur — and also the official HFTP Annual Convention guest blogger this year.
Each year, the carefully curated education programs at HITEC and the HFTP Annual Convention feature amazing individuals presenting supercharged keynote sessions, sharing their personal stories and drawing valuable connections designed to help attendees grow both personally and professionally in their own lives. This year is no different — except for the notable fact that the two conferences are co-located in Dallas, Texas this year, September 27-30. A huge plus: registration for one event grants full access to the other, allowing you to take advantage of both education programs, and all three of the highly-anticipated sessions detailed below. Check out all the details about the HITEC and HFTP Annual Convention keynote sessions, and register to attend today.
Through the HFTP Corporate Allied Sponsorship program, get to know companies like Quore, a hospitality technology company dedicated to revolutionizing how hotels operate worldwide.
Through the HFTP Corporate Allied Sponsorship program, get to know companies like Medallia, an award-winning leader in experience management, turning signals into actions that drive growth for top brands across several industries including hospitality.
Through the HFTP Corporate Allied Sponsorship program, get to know companies like Universal Electronics Inc., a global industry leader in control and sensing technology offering products specifically targeted to the needs of the hospitality channel.
New product and service solution providers can help your hospitality business re-imagine its processes and offerings to better meet your strategies. Through the HFTP Corporate Allied Sponsorship program, get to know companies like Wipfli LLP, who ranks among the top 20 accounting and business consulting firms in the nation.