
HFTP Helps Members Save on Shipping, Office Supplies, Computers, Car Rentals and More
HFTP is always looking for new ways to add value to our membership and new opportunities to help members save money. This has become a priority for the association with the events of the past year. The hospitality industry has…
It’s Going to Change Bigtime
The REALLY Big Show “The Rise of the Metamediaries” sounds like a science fiction horror show. The “rise” occurred on Tuesday afternoon and It was a REALLY big show starring senior people from Facebook, Google, Trip Advisor and Room 77….
HITEC 2013 Features You Don’t Want to Miss
HITEC 2013 is just a couple of months away and there is already a ton of buzz surrounding this year’s show. If you have not registered, I suggest you do so before May 20th to save yourself or your employer…

[Automatic Minibars] Automatic Revenue
The latest generation of automatic minibar technology is simplifying hotel operations while improving guest satisfaction and enhancing the hotel’s bottom line For decades, the minibar has been a staple of hotel guestrooms, from mid-scale chain properties to luxurious independent resorts….

[Part 3] Three Ways to Encourage Eco-Friendly Behavior
Click here to read [Part 1] Energy Savings: Commodity Procurement Click here to read [Part 2] Energy Efficiency: Use Less According to a recent EnergyStar report, hotels in the United States spend close to $4 billion on energy each year–that’s…

[Part 2] Energy Efficiency: Use Less
Click here to read [Part 1] Energy Savings: Commodity Procurement In the current economic climate, hotels and conference centers find themselves searching for new ways to reduce operating expenses more than ever before. The hospitality industry, like any other commercial…

[Part 1] Energy Savings: Commodity Procurement
In the current economic climate, hotels and conference centers find themselves searching for new ways to reduce operating expenses more than ever before. The hospitality industry, like any other commercial enterprise, is driven largely by operating margins. According to a…