HFTP to Celebrate 60th Anniversary at 2012 Annual Convention & Tradeshow
"The strength of HFTP has always been due to the dedication and support from its membership," said Frank Wolfe, CAE, CEO of HFTP. "The association couldn't have evolved into a world-class group like it has without their continued input, and there is no better way to honor this momentous year than with a big gathering where we do what we do best - offering a combination of education and celebration."
As Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) winds down its 2011 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Atlanta this week, it looks forward to its 60th Anniversary celebration next year in Orlando, Fla. The association will commemorate the special year with a celebratory Annual Convention & Tradeshow on October 17– 20 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla.
"The strength of HFTP has always been due to the dedication and support from its membership," said Frank Wolfe, CAE, CEO of HFTP. "The association couldn't have evolved into a world-class group like it has without their continued input, and there is no better way to honor this momentous year than with a big gathering where we do what we do best - offering a combination of education and celebration."
With roots dating back to 1925, HFTP formed as a national organization in 1952 as the National Association of Hotel Accountants with the support of individual state hotel accountant associations. It has since existed under several names as the group adjusted to a changing industry. It finally came to be known as HFTP in 1997 when it folded in technology professionals within its membership.
With a network of 4,300 members worldwide, HFTP has become a global association offering professional support and educational opportunities. The association is known for its premiere event, the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC, est. in 1972) and two hospitality specific designations, the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE, est. 1981) and the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP, est. 1994).
HFTP's Annual Convention & Tradeshow is a one-stop shop for hospitality-related education and networking. The convention's education program offers industry-specific, concurrent session tracks - club, hotel, general, technology and PCI compliance. In addition, the tradeshow gathers over 40 companies who represent a wide variety of products and services for clubs, hotels, resorts, accounting firms and other hospitality-related businesses.
Visit the HFTP web site to learn more about the special event.
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.