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HFTP Member Spotlight: Barry Thomas

This week's Member Spotlight centers on Barry Thomas of London, England.

When every guest experience is a tapestry of service and innovation, there are individuals who seamlessly blend technology with the art of hospitality and turn that talent into an impact on the industry they love. Meet this week's Member Spotlight recipient, Barry Thomas, CHTP of London, England, who has been a member since 2015.

How long have you worked in the hospitality industry?
I joined the hospitality industry in 2007 by chance when I was given the opportunity to become the senior systems administrator for COMO Hotels & Resorts. Back then, I was an IT guy who just happened to work in hotels. Fast forward a few years and I found myself realizing that I was actually a hotelier who happens to work in IT. I fell in love with the industry and haven't left!

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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.