HFTP Blog
February 3, 2020

Write Your Way in to HFTP Global Events in 2020

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Written by Briana Gilmore

Do you have an interest in sharing your experiences with other hospitality technology and finance professionals? Join us at one of HFTP's major events coming up this year and take advantage of valuable education and networking opportunities with complimentary full-conference registration, courtesy of HFTP.

This opportunity is made possible when you become an official event guest blogger for one of these HFTP Global events coming up in 2020: HITEC Europe, HITEC San Antonio, the HFTP Club Hotel & Controllers Conference, or the HFTP Annual Convention.

HFTP Connect is currently seeking hospitality industry professionals with some writing experience who would like to attend an upcoming HFTP event and blog about their experiences.

The Benefits of Blogging

Become an official guest blogger for any of events you see detailed below, and receive:

  • Complimentary Full Conference Registration. Check out the individual event websites to see all of the advantages included in each registration.

  • Credit as the author of the blog posts with links to blogger’s web site, social media accounts or other site of their choice.

Guest Blogger Requirements

Must write three blog posts (approximately 500 words each) related to event activities and personal experiences. Relevant topics include educational sessions, special conference events, exhibits, speakers, awards and more.

  • One pre-conference blog post

  • One during-conference blog post

  • One post-conference blog post

Submit your blog posts by email on a predetermined schedule to Briana Gilmore, HFTP communications coordinator, at [email protected].

Upcoming 2020 Events that Need Guest Bloggers

HITEC Europe
April 21-23, 2020
Palau de Congressos | Palma, Mallorca, Spain

Business and leisure will collide in the best possible way for hospitality professionals at HITEC Europe 2020. Set in the stunning destination of Mallorca, this unparalleled conference offers attendees a unique combination of superior education and a hospitality technology specific exposition. Sessions are led by industry peers and experts. The expo showcases the latest industry products and services from companies all over the globe.

Deadline to apply: Friday, March 13, 2020

HITEC San Antonio
June 15-18, 2020
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center | San Antonio, Texas USA

HITEC is the world's largest hospitality technology show that brings together the brightest minds and latest technologies from around the world to one place. HITEC Minneapolis features four full days of first-rate education and three days of exhibits, where attendees can see the latest industry products and services from more than 350 companies.

Deadline to apply: Friday, May 1, 2020

HFTP Club & Hotel Controllers Conference
June 15-17, 2020
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center | San Antonio, Texas USA

Co-located with HITEC San Antonio, the Club Hotel and Controllers Conference (CHCC) features two full days of industry-specific education designed to help hospitality controllers and industry experts focus on current and emerging issues, best practices and complex challenges.

Deadline to apply: Friday, May 1, 2020

HFTP Annual Convention
October 14-16, 2020
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis | Minneapolis, Minnesota USA

The HFTP Annual Convention offers the education most important to today's hospitality finance and technology professionals, more than 30 solution providers onsite presenting the latest industry products and services, important association updates, valuable networking opportunities and more.

Deadline to apply: Friday, September 4, 2020

Other Items Worth Noting

  • You do NOT have to be a professional blogger; however, you should have adequate writing skills and an interest in sharing your event experiences and insights.

  • If you become a guest blogger but fail to meet the requirements listed above, you will be charged for your event registration.

  • We are happy to help you secure your hotel reservation; however, you will be responsible for room, tax and incidentals.

  • We will also give you our support to help you in your writing duties, including guidance on interesting blog topics, a thorough in-house review and more.

Get Started Today

If you are interested, please send a message of interest along with any writing samples to Briana Gilmore, HFTP communications coordinator, at [email protected].

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