HITEC 2009

AUSTIN, TEXAS | Throughout the months of May and June, professionals in the hospitality financial and technology industries receive an added bonus when they join Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®). The global association, in conjunction with its chapters, is holding a special membership recruitment campaign which offers any new member joining HFTP a $100 USD registration discount to the 2009 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), held June 22-25, 2009 in Anaheim, Calif. New members receive this discount on top of the already discounted member registration fee.

“During difficult times it is reassuring to know there is a network of peers out there that understand and support you during your professional challenges,” said Frank Wolfe, CAE, CEO of HFTP. “Membership in an association like HFTP is a great way for professionals to expand their career by utilizing HFTP membership benefits like education conferences that cover the hottest industry topics, networking events, certification opportunities, free webinars, online forums and more.”

Currently, HFTP has over 4,800 members in over 50 countries. All members are encouraged share their HFTP experiences with non-members. Current members interested in a colleague receiving information about HFTP can visit the Refer a Colleague page on the HFTP web site.

New members must join between May 1 and June 30, 2009 to receive the $100 USD discount on HFTP event registration. New members must have had no prior affiliation with HFTP on or after January 1, 2008 to be eligible for the promotion. For qualification details and more information about the campaign, contact the Membership Department at [email protected], (800) 646-4387 or +1 (512) 249-5333.

HFTP, Austin, Texas, USA and Maastricht, The Netherlands, founded in 1952, is the global professional association for financial and technology personnel working in hotels, clubs and other hospitality-related businesses. HFTP provides first class educational opportunities, research, and publications to more than 4,800 members globally including, the premiere hospitality technology conference HITEC — founded in 1972. HFTP also awards the only hospitality specific certifications for accounting and technology — the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) and the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) designations. HFTP was founded in the USA as the National Association of Hotel Accountants. For more information, visit www.hftp.org.

Katy Walterscheidt
Communications Specialist
+1 (512) 249-5333 (Ext 27)
HFTP