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HFTP International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame Announces Call For 2006 Nominations

AUSTIN, TEXAS; Innovative developments and applications in technology have propelled the hospitality industry forward, enhancing guest services and improving management tools. In recognition of the visionaries who develop these instruments and their impact on the hospitality industry, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) established the International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame, the association’s...

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Since 1989, 26 individuals have been selected by their peers as representing the best in innovation and application. To be eligible for selection to the International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame, an individual must have made significant and lasting contributions to hospitality technology in any or all areas of development, application and promotion. A distinguished panel of experts selects members that represent the best in innovation and application of technology, and are leaders in their profession. The 2006 Hall of Fame inductee(s) will be honored in a special presentation at the HITEC 2006 Opening General Session on Tuesday, June 20 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Technology Hall of Fame members include such industry pioneers as Robert S. Bennet; David Berkus; Richard Brooks, CHA; David Burroughs; John Cahill, CHTP, CHA; W. Thomas Castleberry; Larry Chervenak, CHAE; John F. Davis III; Raymond Ellis, Jr., CHTP, CHE, CLSD; Scott Heintzeman; Robert Horgan; Ted Horner; Michael Kasavana, Ph.D., CHTP; Carrol Lund; Richard Moore; Jack Morgan; Richard Nauman; William Oates; Eric Orkin; Richard Siegel; Raymond Schultz; Penelope Sellers; Jules Sieburgh, CHTP, CHA; Sal Spano, CHAE, CHA; James Yoakum; and George Zugmier.

The 2006 Hall of Fame Nomination Brochure and Form are available on the HFTP web site. For more information about the HFTP International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame contact Eliza R. Selig at (512) 249-5333 x23, (800) 646-4387, or via e-mail at [email protected].

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 4,500 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® and HITEC® are registered service marks of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals.

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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.