Technology Interviews - Hospitality Net

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July 6, 2003

ONHTEC STUDIO 2003: Interview w/ Brian Garavuso, CIO Interstate Hotels & Resorts & CHTP Council Chair - An introduction to 'Certified Hospitality Technology Professional' (CHTP) Certification

The Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) program is recognized as THE symbol of achievement and competence in hospitality information technology knowledge. Developed jointly by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) and the Educational Institute of the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AH&LA), the designation elevates the professionalism of both the recipient and the industry by helping to set standards for the field. Those who earn the CHTP designation demonstrate a higher level of dedication to their profession.

June 2, 2003

Audio Interview w/ Hugh Agro, President & CEO, VisualFrenzy Media, Inc. - Discussion on streaming video hotel tours for consumers and tracking data and more for properties

With more and more consumers surfing the web for airfare, hotel and vacation packages, Visual Frenzy Media has answered the call and offered streaming video tours of hotels. Wouldn't it be easier to book a hotel if you knew what it looked like, inside and out? In this streaming audio interview, Hugh Argo tells how and why Visual Frenzy puts it all together and how it can benefit a consumer and hotel.

May 29, 2003

HITEC 2003 Preview: Audio Interview w/ Angie Greer, Director of Education, HFTP - Highlights of the 60 educational sessions at this year's HITEC

New Orleans is a city rich in history, culture and nightlife. However, before the sun goes down, for three days, June 24-26, thousands of hospitality professionals will take part in over 60 educational sessions and listen to more than 100 speakers at HITEC 2003. HFTP's Angie Greer has worked all year in preparation for these three days of educational sessions. In this streaming audio interview, she discusses some of the highlights. We hope to see you there bright and early.

May 22, 2003

Audio Interview w/ Frank Wolfe, Executive VP/CEO, HFTP, Austin, TX - Preview of HITEC 2003 in New Orleans: Club Tech. Boot Camp, Restaurant Rows, Going Wireless and more

It's less than a month away! HITEC, produced by HFTP, is the largest, most comprehensive showcase of hospitality technology in the world. HITEC 2003, takes place June 24-26, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. HFTP's Frank Wolfe joins us for a preview of some of the feature this year and also talks about a new program for members, called 'Pro Links.' Check out this streaming audio interview as part of your HITEC planning.

March 5, 2003

Interview w/ Scott Anderson, President and CEO of High Country Hospitality; Chair, AH&LA eCommerce Committee - Discussing AH&LA's "eDistribution 101" seminars to begin throughout the country starting March 24

Channel Management, On-Line Distribution, eDistribution. These words are thrown around quite a bit these days in the hospitality industry. What do they all mean? For hotels, the bottom line is profits and the AH&LA's eCommerce Committee is working hard for hotels to maintain and increase profits through a series of seminars explained in this streaming audio interview with High Country Hospitality's Scott Anderson. Here's one you don't want to pass up. Click on the link to listen in.

February 27, 2003

Interview w/ Wendy Zurstadt, HFTP President; Controller, Hartford Golf Club, West Hartford, CT - The HFTP President provides a monthly update for hospitality financial and technology-based hospitality professionals

Lately, HFTP President Wendy Zurstadt has been running in and out of airports, flying coast to coast on HFTP business. She's meeting the members, talking with them, trying to get them more involved. There's a push on for volunteers, especially internationally. Wendy is also explaining the leadership and planning process the HFTP is going through. In this streaming audio interview, we cover the upcoming Club and Hotel Controllers Conferences and the new The Uniform System of Financial Reporting for Clubspublication.

July 3, 2002

Interview With HFTP Merit Award Winners (HITEC 2002 Video)

During HITEC 2002 in Chicago, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP ®) presented a Technology Award of Merit to five hospitality technology pioneers at the 30th Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC ®). Roger Lane, Richard Maloney, Dietmar Müller-Elmau, John Pignataro and Robert Sanford were selected by members of HFTP's International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame as individuals who have made a significant innovation or breakthrough that established a path for others in hospitality technology.

Radical Innovation Hospitality TECHNOLOGY

Radical Innovation is an initiative that challenges creative thinkers and visionaries in hospitality TECH to pioneer compelling innovations that fuel the future of the hospitality and travel industries.

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July 3, 2002

Interview With Scott Anderson, President, High Country Hospitality - Internet Enabled PMS - Expectations vs Reality of ASP Solutions (HITEC 2002 Video)

During HITEC 2002, Hospitality Net & HFTP Jointly produce HITEC Online Studio. The Studio features about 40 interviews with industry executives, consultants and CEO's of HITEC exhibitors. Interviews broadcast LIVE on the Internet and will be available for on-demand broadcast one week after show. To listen and view the interviews, you need Real-Player software installed on your system.

July 3, 2002

Interview With Jules Sieburgh, Senior Vice President and CTO Host Marriott Corp., Host Marriott Corporation - Business Intelligence Systems - Switch from Reports to Analysis (HITEC 2002 Video)

During HITEC 2002, Hospitality Net & HFTP Jointly produce HITEC Online Studio. The Studio features about 40 interviews with industry executives, consultants and CEO's of HITEC exhibitors. Interviews broadcast LIVE on the Internet and will be available for on-demand broadcast one week after show. To listen and view the interviews, you need Real-Player software installed on your system.

July 3, 2002

Interview With SuperClick Networks - Buzz Around LOW Speed Internet Access (HITEC 2002 Video)

SuperClick's SIMS solution caters to both the hotel's and the guests concerns. SuperClick offers access to the Internet to the guests through their own modems without occupying the phonelines. In addition, it offers High-speed ethernet connectivity, which is expected and appreciated by the business guest.The administration can also benefit from the infrastructure's features. SIMS is a complete Hospitality Visitor-Based Network - VBN. As an Industry leader, Superclick Networks strives to insure that the SIMS, VBN and Superclick Box , or the hardware portion of our solution , are optimized for your particular property.

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July 3, 2002

Interview With Wendy Zurstadt; HFTP President Elect - HFTP Announces Virtual Conference ONHTEC (HITEC 2002 Video)

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is proud to announce plans for the production of the largest and most comprehensive online conference and tradeshow of hospitality technology available on the Web. The Online Hospitality Technology Exposition and Conference (ONHTEC), produced in cooperation with Hsyndicate, will provide quarterly scheduled online conferences geared around pertinent trends in hospitality technology and online marketing. The tradeshow is slated to debut in October 2002 and aims to provide knowledge and know-how to industry professionals at all levels of expertise.

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July 2, 2002

Interview With Brian Garavuso, CIO, MeriStar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. - Internet Enabled PMS - Expectations vs Reality of ASP Solutions (HITEC 2002 Video)

During HITEC 2002, Hospitality Net & HFTP Jointly produce HITEC Online Studio. The Studio features about 40 interviews with industry executives, consultants and CEO's of HITEC exhibitors. Interviews broadcast LIVE on the Internet and will be available for on-demand broadcast one week after show. To listen and view the interviews, you need Real-Player software installed on your system.

July 2, 2002

Interview With Mike Kistner, CIO Best Western International, Inc. - Migration to Integrated Internet Enabled CRS-CRM Systems (HITEC 2002 Video)

During HITEC 2002, Hospitality Net & HFTP Jointly produce HITEC Online Studio. The Studio features about 40 interviews with industry executives, consultants and CEO's of HITEC exhibitors. Interviews broadcast LIVE on the Internet and will be available for on-demand broadcast one week after show. To listen and view the interviews, you need Real-Player software installed on your system.

July 1, 2002

Interview With Olaf M. Tennhardt, CEO, Lebensart Technology - Migration to Integrated Internet Enabled CRS-CRM Systems (HITEC 2002 Video)

During HITEC 2002, Hospitality Net & HFTP Jointly produce HITEC Online Studio. The Studio features about 40 interviews with industry executives, consultants and CEO's of HITEC exhibitors. Interviews broadcast LIVE on the Internet and will be available for on-demand broadcast one week after show. To listen and view the interviews, you need Real-Player software installed on your system.

July 1, 2002

Interview With Nick Steigelman, Teledex - Discusses Teledex's Voice Over IP Solution (HITEC 2002 Video)

With over 6.5 million guestroom telephones shipped, Teledex is the worldwide leader in providing feature-rich, durable telecommunications devices to the global hospitality industry, and has been selected as a preferred supplier by most major hotel chains, as well as a number of multinational corporations.

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July 1, 2002

Interview With Robert S. Bennett, Sr. Vice President, Property Systems & Services, Pegasus Solutions, Inc - Internet Enabled PMS - Expectations vs Reality of ASP Solutions (HITEC 2002 Video)

During HITEC 2002, Hospitality Net & HFTP Jointly produce HITEC Online Studio. The Studio features about 40 interviews with industry executives, consultants and CEO's of HITEC exhibitors. Interviews broadcast LIVE on the Internet and will be available for on-demand broadcast one week after show. To listen and view the interviews, you need Real-Player software installed on your system.

July 1, 2002

Interview With Mike Kennedy, CIO and Senior Vice President Hotel Information technology, Cendant Corporation - Internet Enabled PMS - Expectations vs Reality of ASP Solutions (HITEC 2002 Video)

During HITEC 2002, Hospitality Net & HFTP Jointly produce HITEC Online Studio. The Studio features about 40 interviews with industry executives, consultants and CEO's of HITEC exhibitors. Interviews broadcast LIVE on the Internet and will be available for on-demand broadcast one week after show. To listen and view the interviews, you need Real-Player software installed on your system.

July 1, 2002

Interview With Michael Squires, President, Softscribe, Inc. - Enterprise Technology (HITEC 2002 Video)

During HITEC 2002, Hospitality Net & HFTP Jointly produce HITEC Online Studio. The Studio features about 40 interviews with industry executives, consultants and CEO's of HITEC exhibitors. Interviews broadcast LIVE on the Internet and will be available for on-demand broadcast one week after show. To listen and view the interviews, you need Real-Player software installed on your system.

July 1, 2002

Interview With David Sjolander, Vice President Hotel Information Systems, Carlson Hospitality Worldwide - Making HotelChain Intranets Work (HITEC 2002 Video)

During HITEC 2002, Hospitality Net & HFTP Jointly produce HITEC Online Studio. The Studio features about 40 interviews with industry executives, consultants and CEO's of HITEC exhibitors. Interviews broadcast LIVE on the Internet and will be available for on-demand broadcast one week after show. To listen and view the interviews, you need Real-Player software installed on your system.

July 1, 2002

Interview With Rich Jackson, CIO, AH&LA - What's New From AH&LA's Ebusiness Committee (HITEC 2002 Video)

During HITEC 2002, Hospitality Net & HFTP Jointly produce HITEC Online Studio. The Studio features about 40 interviews with industry executives, consultants and CEO's of HITEC exhibitors. Interviews broadcast LIVE on the Internet and will be available for on-demand broadcast one week after show. To listen and view the interviews, you need Real-Player software installed on your system.