HFTP Sponsors Education Sessions at CMAA World Conference

AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA -- Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) continues its partnership with the Club Managers Association of America by sponsoring two education sessions at the 89th World Conference on Club Management & Club Business Expo in San Diego, Calif. from February 21 to 25, 2016. The two HFTP sponsored sessions focus on drones and cyber security concerns for private clubs.

AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA -- Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) continues its partnership with the Club Managers Association of America by sponsoring two education sessions at the 89th World Conference on Club Management & Club Business Expo in San Diego, Calif. from February 21 to 25, 2016. The two HFTP sponsored sessions focus on drones and cyber security concerns for private clubs.

"HFTP is thrilled to support CMAA at their world conference for another year," says HFTP CEO Frank Wolfe, CAE. "HFTP chooses to continue the strong partnership with CMAA each year because I believe in the value and knowledge that CMAA extends to its members and the industry as a whole."

HFTP's first sponsored session, "Why Your Course Needs an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (AKA drone) and What You Should Know Before You Buy One," will be presented by Joel Roberson of Holland & Knight and Jim Moore from the United States Golf Association on Sunday, February 21. On Thursday, February 25, Frederick Santarsiere of CINO Security Solutions will delve into cyber threats, attacks on corporate networks and theft of member information are growing issues for private clubs in "Cyber Security Concerns for Private Clubs."

In addition to sponsoring education sessions, HFTP will also be represented on the exhibit floor at booth 105. HFTP's CEO Frank Wolfe, CAE, Director of Marketing Jennifer Lee, CAE and Director of Membership Development & Services Bryan Wood will be in attendance to further promote the association, its offerings and support for CMAA.

For more information regarding the education sessions, event schedule and expo floor plan, please visit the CMAA World Conference on Club Management and Club Business Expo web site.

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.

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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.