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…
Check Out These HFTP Chapters in Action: Education, Social Networking and Giving Back
HFTP’s area chapters work hard on the local level throughout the year to bring hospitality professionals together and HFTP into the community where they live and work – through fun networking socials, philanthropic activities, educational seminars and more. As the…
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…
Learn in the Right Direction: Education All About Finance, Technology, Clubs and Hotels
While HFTP’s annual conference is best known as a celebration of association achievements that offers a plethora of networking engagements and receptions with members from across the world – the HFTP Annual Convention also features educational program not to be…
HITEC Orlando 2022: The Student Volunteer Experience, Part Two
Written by: Fernando Sarmiento The Face of an Organization: Last week I got the chance and privilege to represent the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College for Global Hospitality Leadership as one of 18 student volunteers for HITEC 2022…
HITEC Orlando 2022: Students Share Their Volunteer Experience, Part One
Written by: Jatin Khemlani This was my first experience at HITEC as a student volunteer and what an amazing week I had in Orlando. 2022 marked the 50th year anniversary of HITEC, an event where partners in the finance and…
Three Important Elements at HITEC: Insights from a HITEC Orlando Guest Blogger
Written by: Ron Strecker, CHAE+, CHTP+ HITEC 2022 is in full swing, and it certainly feels like the HITECs from pre-pandemic days. The aisles are packed with vendors and attendees again, and the energy in the exhibit hall is electric. This…
So Many Things to Celebrate: Insights from a HITEC Orlando Guest Blogger
Written by: Ron Strecker, CHAE+, CHTP+ Welcome to my HITEC Orlando 2022 pre-arrival blog post. I would like to thank the team at HFTP for selecting me as one of this year’s guest bloggers. Also, be sure to check out Jennifer…
Doing the Math: Keep Your Club Employees With More Than Just a Pay Raise
Sometimes, all it takes is a little bit of math to solve a problem. And math is certainly a factor when considering the great exodus of employees from the hospitality industry and others that has been at the top of…