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IH&RA served as co-organizer of the MedaWeek Hospitality Forum Barcelona in November 2018

At the 2018 Barcelona Hospitality Forum, IH&RA, the global association of hotels and restaurants, was the co-organizer, with ASCAME, of a special hospitality symposium at MedaWeek, during which the organization's President Dr.

Press Release 5 Dec 2018IH&RABarcelonaSpainEvents & Conferences

HSMAI Names Top 25 Extraordinary Minds of 2018

MCLEAN, VA --The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will celebrate 25 hospitality professionals as the 2018 HSMAI Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Optimization at the HSMAI Adrian Awards Gala and a private reception on January 22, 2019 at the New York Marriott Marquis.

Press Release30 Nov 2018HSMAISales & MarketingAwards and Accolades

HITEC Dubai 2018 Announces Entrepreneur 20X Competition for Startups

HITEC Dubai 2018, the Middle East's largest hospitality technology exhibition and conference, has opened a unique opportunity for startups to present their breakthrough business concepts at the show by participating in HFTP's expanding Entrepreneur20X (E20X) competition.

Press Release28 Nov 2018HFTPUnited Arab EmiratesInformation TechnologyEvents & Conferences

Study: Over Half Of Gen Z Wants To Work In The Hospitality Industry

WASHINGTON -- A new report shows that over 50 percent of the Gen Z demographic--the largest generation in the U.S.--is interested in pursuing a career in hospitality. Commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF) and conducted by BW Research Partnership in collaboration with Hcareers, the study examines the perceptions, attitudes and career preferences of Gen Z as they gear up to enter the workforce.

Press Release16 Nov 2018AH&LAConsumer Trends

IH&RA served as co-organizer of the MedaWeek Hospitality Forum Barcelona in November 2018

Press Release 5 Dec 2018

New Research Identifies Disconnects in Travel Program Goals, Policy and Traveler Behavior

Alexandria, VA - Nearly 70 percent of travel buyers say that enforcing policy compliance is among the most challenging aspects of their job, according to new research out today from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) in partnership with RoomIt by CWT.

Press Release15 Nov 2018GBTALodging IndustryMarket Segments

Dubai Tourism to Inaugurate 'HITEC Dubai 2018'

HITEC Dubai 2018, the Middle East's largest hospitality technology exhibition and conference, will be inaugurated by Dubai Tourism on 5th December 2018. The annual business-to-business (B2B) exhibition will give Middle East buyers, currently worth over USD 75 billion, access to the world's leading technology solution providers and experts in the hospitality sector.

Press Release15 Nov 2018HFTPDubaiProperty TechnologyGuestroom TechnologyEvents & Conferences

Participate in the HFTP Entrepreneur 20X Start-up Pitch Competitions in 2019

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), producers of Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC), is currently accepting applications for participants and mentors for its Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) competitions in 2019.

Press Release 8 Nov 2018HFTPInformation TechnologyEvents & Conferences

HFTP 2018-2019 Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors Begin Term

The 2018-2019 Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) have officially begun their term at the start of this month. The association leaders represent a wide variety of segments within the hospitality industry, including: clubs, consulting, hotels, finance, technology and more.

Press Release 5 Nov 2018HFTPMiscellaneous

HFTP Holds Another Successful Annual Convention Defined by Quality Education and Networking

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) members and hospitality industry professionals came together for education and networking at the HFTP Annual Convention last week. This year's convention was held from October 24-26, 2018 at the Omni Louisville Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky USA.

Press Release30 Oct 2018HFTPEvents & Conferences

Business Travelers Say Loyalty Matters in Hotel Booking

On average, business travelers consider three hotels before booking and 82 percent say loyalty programs matter when making that decision, according to new research out today from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) in partnership with Omni Hotels & Resorts.

Press Release29 Oct 2018GBTAUnited StatesCRM & LoyaltyBusiness Travel