HFTP and The Hospitality Law Conference Partner for Immersive Program on Financial and Regulatory Trends
The event will be held in Washington, D.C. on October 28, 2026 bringing together developers, attorneys and financial executives.
HFTP partners with The Hospitality Law Conference for a half-day roundtable at the Washington, D.C. event on October 28–29, 2026, targeting legal, development, and finance professionals.
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Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has announced a partnership with The Hospitality Law Conference to deliver dedicated educational programming at the conference's Washington, D.C. event on October 28–29, 2026. The program is co-hosted by Choice Hotels® and will bring together developers, attorneys and financial executives for an immersive discussion focused on financial issues and regulatory trends shaping the hospitality industry today.
The overall conference programming is designed to address current challenges across investment, transactions, risk and financial strategy — areas that intersect the daily work of legal, development and finance teams operating in hospitality. HFTP will lead a half-day roundtable within the educational program, leveraging its expertise in hospitality finance and technology to deliver insights tailored to professionals navigating today's complex, fast-changing market.
“Success in today’s hospitality environment requires closer collaboration across operational functions,” said HFTP CEO Frank Wolfe, CAE. “We are proud to contribute to this program by facilitating meaningful dialogue and sharing insights that help industry professionals address challenges and identify new opportunities for growth.”
The Hospitality Law Conference is a recognized gathering point for hospitality professionals with legal and business responsibilities. Its Washington, D.C. installment provides a fitting backdrop for conversations about finance-related policy developments, deal structures and industry compliance — topics which particularly carry weight in the current economic climate.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to cross-functional education. Lawyers advising on hotel transactions, developers evaluating investment opportunities and financial executives managing asset performance all benefit from sitting in the same room and engaging with the same body of knowledge. HFTP's involvement ensures the content is grounded in the practical realities of hospitality finance, not just theory.
"The hospitality industry's most significant challenges and opportunities rarely fit neatly into a single discipline," said Stephen Barth, founder of HospitalityLawyer.com® and The Hospitality Law Conference. "Whether you're evaluating investments, structuring transactions, managing risk, or responding to an evolving regulatory landscape, success depends on collaboration among legal, financial, and operational leaders. We are delighted to partner with HFTP to deliver programming that brings these perspectives together and equips attendees with practical insights they can apply immediately within their organizations."
Full programming details, including the session schedule and registration information, will be announced in the coming months. Hospitality professionals interested in attending are encouraged to monitor both organizations' official channels for updates.
About The Hospitality Law Conference
The Hospitality Law Conference, produced by HospitalityLawyer.com®, is a leading industry event connecting hospitality professionals, legal practitioners, and business executives to address the legal, safety, and risk management issues facing the hospitality sector. The conference provides a forum for practical, applied education relevant to hotels, restaurants, and related businesses.
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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