Look Back at HITEC: Lessons in Leadership from Florida’s Largest Independent Hotelier
“Hotels are a service industry, and the key is to have happy associates.” There are many reasons Harris Rosen, president and COO of Rosen Hotels & Resorts and Florida’s largest independent hotelier, is a masterclass in hospitality leadership: his willingness to…
Letter from the HFTP Global President: Join Me in 2023 at these HFTP Global and Industry Events
Written by: Neil Foster, CHTP, MBA Greetings, fellow HFTP members! Bouncing back from years of mostly distanced interactions, I’m honoured and excited to be “on the road” to spend time together with many of you in the upcoming months. With planned…
HFTP Presents: 2022 Year in Review
For HFTP, the year 2022 saw the return of some of its most popular initiatives and the launch of a successful new program. It marked the bittersweet departure of some beloved HFTP leaders, and the arrival of enthusiastic individuals ready…
Get to Know Neil Foster: Your New HFTP Global Board President, 2022-2023
As the producers of the world’s largest, oldest hospitality technology conference (#HITEC), HFTP is privileged to have someone as versed in hospitality technology as its newest leader, Neil Foster, CHTP, MBA. Foster has made a multitude of strategic moves throughout…
Eight Ways to Examine and Optimize the Club Work Experience Through a Generational Lens
Written by: Heather Polivka During the HFTP 2022 Club Forum, we discussed attraction and retention of talent — a hot topic in hospitality, in general. Our conversation covered two themes; the generational shift in the workforce, and looking at our work…
New Proposed Independent Contractor Classification Rule for U.S. Clubs
Written by: Brad Steele, J.D. As expected, the Biden Administration finally issued its long-awaited Independent Contractor (IC) Classification Rule. As expected, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposed rule brings back the six-factor “economic realities test” established under the Obama…
HFTP 2022 Paragon Award Recipient Daniel Conti, Jr., CHAE+ — Association and Industry Mentor
This month at the 2022 HFTP Annual Convention, HFTP Global Past President Daniel N. Conti, Jr., CHAE+ will be honored as the 2022 Paragon Award recipient. He was selected for his unwavering support of the association and substantial knowledge-sharing contributions…
Join Your Fellow Hospitality Professionals Online in New HFTP Community Groups
By: Mark Pate Sr., CHAE, CHTP, MBA, HFTP Global President Are you looking for that next role to take your career upwards where you want it to go – or perhaps seeking to fill a crucial role at your company…
HFTP Inaugural Leadership Excellence Series Has Launched to Great Success: An Update
Written by: Agnes DeFranco, Ed.D., CHAE, CHE, CHIA, CAHTA It’s a book club! It’s a webinar! It’s a virtual forum! It’s the HFTP 2022 Leadership Excellence Series (LES), a new offering of HFTP to its members. President John F. Kennedy…
Security Alert: Be Proactive and Vigilant In Your Cybersecurity Defense
By: HFTP CEO Frank Wolfe, CAE, FIH The recent conflict between Russia and Ukraine has prompted a new security alert from the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The agency is encouraging U.S. organizations to proactively fortify their…