Guess What’s Happening at HITEC – Themes Abound
We are in the midst of HITEC, its educational sessions and all its glory. This year’s vibe is as invigorating as ever, and the event is bringing multiple themes to life. One of the most dominant of these is “digital…
Come for the Presentations and Tech, Stay for the People
Written by: John Reyna, J.D., LL.M. | HFTP 2021 Annual Convention Guest Blogger Attending my first HFTP Annual Convention and HITEC, I was not sure what to expect. Of course, I knew the schedule was packed with respected speakers discussing quality…
Tools for Success at HITEC 2021: Tips from a HITEC Blogger
Written by: Tim Henthorn, HITEC Dallas Guest Blogger We are back! Getting together and talking tech with friends. What could be better? Maybe add a comfortable hotel room, a favorite dish and a drink near the pool on a delightful…
Buckle Up, Cowboy! How to Prepare for Your HITEC Journey to the Lonestar State
Written by: Jennifer Jones Howdy y’all! We are a week away from the biggest hospitality technology show in the world…HITEC! After taking 18 months off from its traditional face-to-face structure, the event returns live and in-person to Dallas, Texas where…
Keep Your Head in the Clouds: Advice from a HITEC Guest Blogger
Written by: Ron Strecker, CHAE, CHTP It’s almost time! HITEC 2021 is right around the corner. I’m ready, are you? Many of you may have read my recent four-part series on “HITEC 2021 Tips,” which was published on Hospitality Upgrade (read Part…
Spotlighting the Powerhouse Speakers Presenting at HITEC Dallas and HFTP Annual Convention this Month
Each year, the carefully curated education programs at HITEC and the HFTP Annual Convention feature amazing individuals, presenting supercharged keynote sessions, sharing their personal stories and drawing valuable connections designed to help attendees grow both personally and professionally in their…
Research Finds Property Management Systems Remain Most Important Hotel Technology in 2021
Written by: Josiah Mackenzie Since its first introduction in the late 1980s, the property management system (PMS) has played an increasingly central role in the operations of a hotel since then. We have seen a proliferation of innovation in hotel…
Introducing the Official Guest Bloggers for HITEC Dallas 2021
HFTP, the producers of HITEC® Dallas 2021, is excited to introduce this year’s official HITEC guest bloggers, who are ready to begin sharing their stories and event experiences with you. HITEC is less than two months away, taking place September…
Destination, HITEC Dallas: Return to In-person Engagement, Education and Exhibits in 2021
HITEC®, the world’s largest hospitality technology conference and exhibition returns live this year in just three months. Join thousands of fellow hospitality professionals September 27-30, 2021 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas USA for four days…
An Inside Look at Club Summit 2021: Highlights from HFTP’s Return to In-Person Professional Development
After a year like 2020, it was impossible to predict what a return to in-person events would look like in 2021. The Club Summit was HFTP’s opening number, a sold-out event in stunning southern Florida that promised two days of…