Strategic Joint Venture: A New Strategy to Expand Footprints in China
Written By: Evita Ma Many surveys show that the mid- to high-end hotel market is booming in China. However, the corresponding services are still insufficient. To expand the footprints, the Hyatt Hotel Corporation and BTG Homeinns Hotels Group announced their…
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…
The Blue Ocean Shift: Unique Strategies Presented at the Executive Vendor Summit
Think about the moment when you first enter your hotel room. Look around: Does the room tell you anything unique about the hotel where you are staying? Or, is it all beige walls and double beds with white covers —…
Hospitality Students Talk Trends, Challenges and Endless Possibilities in Today’s Industry
Ariel and Melissa are both college students studying hospitality at the Rochester Institute of Technology, as well as members of their local HFTP student chapter and were volunteers at HITEC 2018 in Houston, Texas this past June. They have provided…
Business Continuity Plans: Enhance Cybersecurity in the Hospitality Industry
Written By: Evita Ma With countless cyberattacks occurring in recent years, cybersecurity has become an unseparated concern during daily operation. To protect the business from incident influence, a continuity plan that integrates cybersecurity must be designed and well-implemented for hotels,…