Meet the HFTP Global Board: Introducing Shannon McCallum
HFTP is proud to welcome Shannon McCallum to our Global Board of Directors. With a background centered in operations innovation, Shannon brings a unique blend of experience and vision to the board, poised to shape the future of the association….
Buckle Up: Future Insights and Pioneering Strategies for Tomorrow’s Leaders (A Preview)
By: Justin Taillon, MBA, Ph.D., CHIA, CHTP The Greek philosopher Heraclitus wrote that the only constant is change more than two millennia ago. Little did he know that this timeless wisdom would still hold true in the field of hospitality…
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…
From Loyalty Programs to Subscription-Based Business Models: New Hotel Revenue Streams
Written by: Natasha Piedrahita Is the subscription model here to stay or here to go? It is a business model successfully led by companies such as Amazon Prime, Netflix, Peloton and the like. The membership and subscription-based business models are…
Celebrating Award-winning Chapter Excellence in 2021
This time of year, HFTP pays special attention to the exceptional chapters who have gone above and beyond to provide local members with educational, professional and networking opportunities. These chapters were celebrated with the 2021 HFTP Chapter of the Year…
Letter from the HFTP Global President: Continued Success at HFTP Based in Collaboration, Leadership and Perseverance
This blog post is based on Mark Pate’s Welcome Message and President’s Report during the HFTP 2021 Annual Business Meeting, which streamed online to the public on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Did you miss the live streaming? Watch the recorded…
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…
The HFTP Global Board Has Exciting News for 2021: Read All About It
Written by: Mark Pate Sr., CHAE, CHTP, MBA By now, most of you have heard of the winter storm to hit Texas last month, devastating in many ways. Fortunately, our amazing Austin, Texas-based staff all came out of it relatively unscathed,…
Watch Your Step: Ethical Pitfalls for Today’s Clubs to Avoid
Written by: Daniel Conti Jr., CHAE, CAM The Covid-19 pandemic has placed a lot of financial pressure on clubs around the country. Many have experienced a shortfall in expected revenues. Club leadership has had to make difficult decisions on how…