HFTP Establishes Agnes Defranco, ED.D., CHAE Scholarship At The University Of Houston
In continuance of its fundamental mission to support hospitality-focused education, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) has announced the creation of the Agnes DeFranco, Ed.D., CHAE Scholarship. The scholarship, named in honor of DeFranco an HFTP Global Past President, resides at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston.
"The success of the hospitality industry is largely dependent on the talent of its future professionals, and that is why HFTP has long supported educational endeavors," said Frank Wolfe, CAE, HFTP CEO. "Agnes exemplifies the importance of hospitality education. She is a long-time educator and mentor to countless up-and-coming hospitality professionals, as well as champion of HFTP."
Agnes DeFranco, Ed.D., CHAE is a distinguished chair and professor at the C.N. Hilton College. She also served on the HFTP Global Board and was HFTP Global Past President from 2006–2007. In addition she was awarded the HFTP Paragon Award in 2009. She is also the author of numerous research reports on topics of club and hotel finance and mobile technology.
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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.