And the 2019 HFTP Paragon Award Goes to…
Anyone who knows Thomas (“Tom”) Smith, CHAE knows that he loves his Green Bay Packers, his family, volleyball and dancing. They also know that he puts his heart and soul into everything he does — and that includes his long-standing…
Proven Methods to Reduce Stress at Work and in Life
Written by: Dr. Barry Carlin, HFTP 2019 Annual Convention speaker Every organization wants to run in the most efficient, productive and profitable manner, and that requires maximal functioning in every department. And every task in every department — from executive…
Destination Orlando: Attend HFTP’s Annual Convention, Stay to Play
The HFTP 2019 Annual Convention is returning to Orlando, Florida this October for three days of hospitality-focused education, valuable association updates and networking. Take advantage of your travel to “The Sunshine State” and stay through the weekend to enjoy the…
Healthy Work Habits to Reduce Costly Workplace Injuries
Written by: Dr. Barry Carlin, HFTP 2019 Annual Convention speaker Many hospitality properties have been trying to solve the expensive and disruptive workplace injury problem with little, or often only temporary, relief. Now, imagine predictable injury reductions and productivity improvements…
From the Expert: Learn How to Excel at Microsoft Excel
Written by: Bill Jelen, HFTP 2019 Annual Convention speaker I was recently having lunch with a club CFO. She explained to me that it was difficult to do year-over-year comparisons because each of their two golf courses had been closed…
The Right to Privacy and How to Protect It
Written by: Paul West From Blockchain and distributed ledger technologies to prioritizing data protection, privacy and security — each of my sessions taking place at the HFTP 2019 Annual Convention this October will present the opportunity to get a straight…
Your HFTP Summer Reading List: Staff Picks, Special Reports and More
Written By: Susan Savkov Summer may already be half over, but that will not stop many of us from heading off on vacations to enjoy the second half of the season. You may be looking for a new book to…
Exploring Solutions in the #HITEC Exhibit Hall
Written by: Jennifer Jones — Official HITEC® Minneapolis 2019 Guest Blogger As HITEC is now behind us and I unpacked all of the vendor swag and business cards, I wanted to share a recap of a few things that stood out to…
The Connection of #HITEC
Written by: Artak Gevorgian, CHAE, MBA — Official HITEC® Minneapolis 2019 Guest Blogger You can have the greatest ideas, methods and talent — but if your event (from organizers to exhibitors) cannot deliver a quality guest experience, people will not come back. More…
#HITEC: Memories from Minneapolis
Written by: Claire Kenney — Official HITEC® Minneapolis 2019 Guest Blogger It has been nearly a week since the hospitality community gathered in Minneapolis for HITEC 2019. The HITEC team presented a packed conference filled with versatile occasions to connect. Returning to…