
HFTP Global President Update: Reflection on Leadership in Crisis
The year 2020 has been a difficult one – not least for those in leadership who have had to bear the weight of tough, quick-thinking decisions. HFTP Global President Michael Levie, CHTP found himself in the unique position of leading…

First HFTP Europe Hangout Discussed Hotel Pandemic Response on Global Scale
Presented by: Michael Levie, CHTP, citizenM Hotels For the first HFTP Europe Hangout, live on Zoom, the featured speaker was HFTP Global President Michael Levie, CHTP. As COO of citzenM, an international hotel company, he was particularly suited to speak…

Join HFTP Global’s LinkedIn Group to Continue the Conversation Online
When you are an HFTP member, you instantly become part of a global network that includes thousands of your fellow hospitality financial and technology professionals. Do you want to know how other people in the industry are doing things? Do…

Write Your Way in to HFTP Global Events in 2020
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…

Letter from the HFTP Global President: Partnerships Are Powerful Assets
By: Michael Levie, CHTP — 2019-2020 HFTP Global board president And now, suddenly, it is 2020 — A new year, with new targets and new opportunities. The Austin, Texas-based HFTP Global team is energized and ready to deliver another outstanding year for…

Attention, Hotels: How Do You Use Technology to Transform the Guest Experience?
How are evolving and emerging technologies being leveraged to transform and enhance the guest experience? The hospitality industry wants to know. The guest experience is becoming about more than just great service. Recent studies indicate that by 2020 customer experience…

An Evening to Remember: Experience the HFTP 2019 Annual Tribute to Success
This year at the 2019 HFTP Annual Convention, the “Annual Tribute to Success” will be an enchanting, sea-inspired evening of celebration dedicated to the recognition of the individuals who have made a significant impact on both HFTP and the hospitality…

China Chapter Charter Interest Meeting Brings HFTP to the Far East
Written By: Evita Ma On May 27, a meeting was held in Shanghai to gauge interest in charting a new HFTP China Chapter. Attendees came from across the cities and brought with them a mix of backgrounds including CFO, CEO…

E20X Amsterdam Judge’s Award Winner KITRO Designed Innovative Solution to Combat Food Waste
It takes a truly cutting-edge business concept from a startup to best the competition and take home the coveted Judge’s Award at Entrepreneur 20X (E20X). During E20X Amsterdam in April 2018, that kind of groundbreaking concept was presented by KITRO…

Letter from the HFTP Global President: At the End of the Year, We Reflect on the Best of the Year
Written By: Timothy G. Nauss, CHAE As we prepare to transition to the new HFTP Global board at the 2018 Annual Convention in October, I would like to take the time to reflect on my year serving as HFTP Global…