Press Releases

CHICOS 2025 to Be Held in Curaçao This November in Partnership with CINEX and the Curaçao Tourist Board

We are proud to announce that Curaçao will be the host location of the 2025 Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS), taking place November 9–11 at the Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort. Curaçao, known for its vibrant culture and tourism attractions, is positioned as a top destination for hotel investments. With growing interest in the Caribbean as a travel and investment hub, CHICOS will showcase Curaçao’s strong potential for tourism development.CHICOS will feature high-profile industry speakers, data-driven presentations, panel discussions, and plenty of networking sessions for attendees. The conference will provide valuable insights into the Caribbean market while highlighting Curaçao’s potential for both large-scale developments and modest investments.

HFTP Announces Availability of USALI, 12th Revised Edition Soft Cover Book

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce that the newly-revised 12th edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI™) is now available as a soft-cover book. This edition was initially released as a digital publication in July 2024, and with the printed version available, users have an additional option for accessing the uniform system’s guidance.

Orbite Closes Series A and Launches Luxury Space Programs and Strategic Partnership

Orbite, the premier space training and operations company for space explorers, announced the completion of its $4 million Series A funding round, backed by both existing and new investors. The new funding will allow Orbite to scale its operations, boost sales and marketing efforts, and advance pre-development for its inaugural Spaceflight Gateway Campus. The company also revealed a strategic partnership with Accor, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, to support the development and operation of Orbite’s Spaceflight Gateway campus and its plans for international expansion.

HFTP Introduces USALI Stamp Licensing Program

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has introduced a new program to identify authorized providers of software products and services which use elements from the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI™), a guidance for standardized industry financial reporting and analysis. HFTP has recently released the USALI 12th Revised Edition, which has a focus on increased reporting transparency. The mandatory adoption date for this edition is January 1, 2026; however, companies that choose to do so may adopt sooner.