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HITEC Rewind: HFTP President Justin Taillon on AI, Education and the Future of Guestrooms

At HITEC 2025 in Indianapolis, Justin Taillon, President of HFTP, shared his perspective on what made this year"s event exceptional. He discussed the strong exhibitor feedback, the popularity of AI-focused education sessions, and the diversity of thought emerging around technology in hospitality. Justin also introduced his upcoming book, Guestroom 2075, co-authored with Ian Millar, which will explore the future of hotel rooms. Looking ahead, he offered a preview of HITEC 2026 in San Antonio, promising both rich content and memorable networking on the Riverwalk.

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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.