May 29, 2003

HITEC 2003 Preview: Audio Interview w/ Angie Greer, Director of Education, HFTP - Highlights of the 60 educational sessions at this year's HITEC

New Orleans is a city rich in history, culture and nightlife. However, before the sun goes down, for three days, June 24-26, thousands of hospitality professionals will take part in over 60 educational sessions and listen to more than 100 speakers at HITEC 2003. HFTP's Angie Greer has worked all year in preparation for these three days of educational sessions. In this streaming audio interview, she discusses some of the highlights.

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HITEC 2003, produced by HFTP, will be held June 24-26 at the Ernest Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La. HITEC features companies displaying the latest technology products and services geared to the hospitality industry. The event also features an exceptional educational conference with experts from all segments of the industry, including hotels, restaurants, resorts and clubs. For attendee information and online registration go to www.hitec.org.

About HFTP - Based in Austin, Texas, HFTP is the professional association for financial and IT personnel working in hotels, resorts, clubs, casinos, restaurants, and other hospitality-related businesses. The association provides continuing education and networking opportunities to more than 4,300 members around the world. In addition to administering the examination and awards the certification for the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) and the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) designations, HFTP also produces the annual Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®). HITEC® is the most comprehensive meeting of its kind in the hospitality industry. It addresses the use of technology in the industry and brings together buyers and sellers of technology under one roof. HFTP was founded in 1952 as the National Association of Hospitality Accountants. HFTP® and HITEC® are registered service marks of the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals. For more information visit www.hftp.org.

Kevin Heilbronner is the US Editor for wiredhotelier.com and hospitalitynet.org, providing streaming multimedia-content for these websites. Based outside of Washington DC, Heilbronner has worked with Hsyndicate to conduct interviews at several hospitality trade shows in the US and Europe over the last couple of years. His column and content are featured in the Hospitality Net weekly newsletter. A familiar voice in Washington, DC, Heilbronner is the stadium announcer for the NBA's Washington Wizards, WNBA's Washington Mystics and WUSA's Washington Freedom. He resides in Centreville, VA and can be reached via email: [email protected].

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