The Annual Convention & Tradeshow provides a forum for HFTP members to share knowledge and information with other colleagues in the hospitality industry. Attendees participate in a variety of informative education sessions and social events, which provide opportunities for networking and learning about the newest products, industry trends, training and consulting services, business opportunities and more. The sixth annual tradeshow, produced in conjunction with HFTP's Annual Convention, will offer attendees the chance to visit one-on-one with the vendors and suppliers whose products and services will enhance their business.
Based in Austin, Texas, HFTP is the professional association for financial and technology 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, and produces the premiere hospitality technology shows HITEC and ONHTEC. HFTP also administers the examination and awards the certification for the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) and the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) designations. HFTP was founded in 1952 as the National Association of Hotel Accountants.
HFTP® , HITEC® and ONHTEC® are registered service marks of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals.
Dr. Agnes DeFranco serves as Associate Professor of the Conrad N. Hilton College. Dr. DeFranco joined the College in 1988 and has taught courses specializing in hospitality accounting, finance and purchasing. She was appointed in August 1999 to Associate Dean of the College and served in that capacity until she was named Interim Dean in January 2002. She also serves as a Visiting Professor to the University of Angers Tourism program where she teaches hotel investment and analysis. She also serves as the faculty advisor for the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals, a student organization at the College. She currently serves as Treasurer and chairs the Finance Committee of CHRIE. She is also active with the American Hotel & Motel Association serving on the Certification Commission of the Educational Institute and the Diversity Committee. She can be contacted at [email protected]
The Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management was established in 1969 to meet the demand for professional training in the increasingly complex hospitality industry. To satisfy this demand, the College seeks to prepare students for effective and profitable management roles in their choice of careers and to offer a cultural experience, which will aid them in taking their places as productive members of society. Hotel and restaurant management requires a diversity of skills found in many disciplines including accounting, computer science, economics, law, mathematics and psychology. For this reason, the College emphasizes broad information skills, flexibility in abstract problem solving, and in-depth studies of specific skills. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to cope with changing business conditions and to present both theoretical and practical approaches to the diverse needs of the hospitality industry. In support of this goal, faculty members are selected from appropriate academic disciplines and from the professional community on the basis of their knowledge, teaching skills, and practical experience. Click here to learn more...
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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].