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Come for the Presentations and Tech, Stay for the People

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.

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?

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Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), established in 1952, is a hospitality nonprofit association headquartered in Austin, Texas USA with offices in United Kingdom, Netherlands and Dubai. HFTP is recognized as the spokes group for the finance and technology segments of the hospitality industry with an international network of members and stakeholders.