Leaving the Light On…and Exposing Visitors to Malware
The hotel industry is poised for continued growth in 2015, coming off a stellar 2014 which saw occupancy rise to levels not seen in more than 20 years. With the World Tourism Organization projecting more than 1.4 billion international journeys…
Understanding the Government’s New H-2B Seasonal Visa Regulations
2015 has been a hard year for seasonal businesses that rely on the H-2B visa. After three months of highs and lows where seasonal businesses saw the H-2B visa be the center of a federal lawsuit, have its processing temporarily suspended,…
HITEC 2015: New and Notable in Austin, Texas
There is a lot to see and do in Austin. Straight from the Austin Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, here’s the scoop on dining hot spots, outdoor rec, trendy tours and fabulous art.
HITEC 2015: Ethics – An Overview
Is an act or decision ethical or unethical? Let us start off with a general definition of ethics before we delve into ethical implications in the business community. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, ethics are “moral principles that govern…
Are You Overpaying Management Fees? Gross vs. Net Reporting and the Impact of Improper Accounting
When reporting gross operating revenue, correct classification of expenses is important. Presenting items gross when they should be net can potentially cause a property to overpay fees, including its property management fees. The classification of these expenses is dependent on…
Input Requested: It’s Time to Revisit HFTP’s Chapter Structure
Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches, letting us stretch and grow and reach new heights. —Pauline R. Kezer With the idea of keeping our roots strong, but recognizing that we need to change to have HFTP’s branches reach around the…
A Season without Seasonal Visas?
It has been a frustrating and scary month for those operating seasonal businesses, with the club and hospitality industries particularly affected. With so many organizations in the club and hospitality industries relying on foreign nationals to work during busy months,…
Disptaches from HFTP Global – Leadership Strategy Summit
What happens when 50 passionate HFTP leaders get in a room to discuss HFTP’s future? You get a lot of opinions, a lot of discussion and a lot of direction. Led by Cindy Estis Green, HFTP held the Leadership Strategy…
New Year, New CHTP Certification and a New CHAE Possibility on the Horizon
After a lot of hard work by last year’s Certification Advisory Council and Task Forces, HFTP recently launched the new Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) certification program for 2015. The new CHTP program launch includes a revised exam, application process…
HITEC 2015: Getting Ready for Mobile Payments
The fragmented nature of hospitality transactions requires both consumers and merchants alike to think carefully about how services will be paid for in the future. Right now, the easy to use magnetic stripe cards are still popular among both consumers…