Brian L. Hightower, CHTP, Named 2011 CHTP of the Year
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) will honor Brian L. Hightower, CHTP, as the 2011 CHTP (Certified Hospitality Technology Professional) of the Year during the Opening Session of the 2011 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) on Monday, June 20. In its 14th year, the CHTP of the Year honors the individual that scored the highest on the CHTP certification exam in a given year.
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) will honor Brian L. Hightower, CHTP, as the 2011 CHTP (Certified Hospitality Technology Professional) of the Year during the Opening Session of the 2011 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) on Monday, June 20. In its 14th year, the CHTP of the Year honors the individual that scored the highest on the CHTP certification exam in a given year.
Hightower is a systems administrator for Fisher Island Club, a private island residential community and exclusive club off Miami Beach, Fla. He began working at Fisher Island in 1999 in the hotel front office. In 2001 he transferred into IT, when the IT director noticed he had an aptitude for computer systems. Hightower currently manages the club and property management systems, point-of-sale and virtual infrastructure.
Developed jointly by HFTP and the Educational Institute (EI) of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the CHTP designation is the ultimate achievement in hospitality information technology by showing a dedication to both the hospitality and technology industries. The CHTP exam was first given in 1994 at HITEC in Dallas, Texas. Since then, more than 340 professionals have earned the CHTP designation around the world. HFTP also administers the examination and awards the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE).
HITEC, produced by HFTP, is the world's largest hospitality technology exposition and conference. The conference is June 20-23 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. It offers attendees a one-stop shop for essential education, access to experts and hospitality technology vendors, and the resources to find cost-effective ways to improve company bottom lines. Visit www.hitec.org for complete information about all conference and exhibition events, including a full conference schedule, a map of the exhibit hall and the most current HITEC news.
About Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), established in 1952, is a hospitality nonprofit association headquartered in Austin, Texas USA with offices in the EU and India. HFTP is recognized as a group supporting the finance and technology segments of the hospitality industry with an international network of members and stakeholders. HFTP offers expert networks, educational resources, career development programs, research, leadership opportunities and conferences and events. HFTP produces international events throughout the year, including the world's largest hospitality technology tradeshow and conference brand: HITEC. In addition, it oversees the publication of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI®), Hotel Online® and Hospitality Upgrade Magazine. Through its combined websites, the association has more than 140,000 site visitors a month. For more information about HFTP, visit www.hftp.org.