| The Sales &
Marketing Briefing aims to inform sales and marketing professionals in
hospitality organizations of the latest in technology developments and
industry trends that will affect sales and marketing in the next year.
The briefing covers topics regarding developments, issues and opportunities
that will provide insight to strategically manage future sales, marketing
and customer initiatives.
For questions regarding the Sales & Marketing Briefing, contact
HFTP at 1-800-646-4387, 1-512-249-5333 or e-mail the HITEC department at
[email protected].
HITEC 2001, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals,
is June 26 � 28 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
It is the largest and most comprehensive showcase of hospitality technology
in the world. HITEC 2001 is expected to attract over 6,000 attendees. The
exposition will host over 300 vendors in more than 750 booths, covering
every facet of hospitality technology � from accounting software to central
reservation systems to telecommunications.
HSMAI is the leading organization of sales and marketing professionals
representing all segments of the hospitality industry. With a strong
focus on education, HSMAI has become the industry leader in identifying
and communicating trends in the hospitality industry while operating as
a leading voice for both hospitality and sales and marketing management
disciplines. Founed in 1927, HSMAI is an individual membership organization
comprised of over 5,000 members representing 76 chapters in 35 countries
worldwide.
Based in Austin, Texas, HFTP® is the professional association for
financial and IT personnel working in hotels, resorts, clubs, casinos,
restaurants and other hospitality-related businesses. The association provides
continuing education and networking opportunities to more than 4,300 members
around the world. In addition to producing the annual Hospitality Industry
Technology Exposition and Conference (HITECÒ), HFTP also administers
the examination and awards the certification for the Certified Hospitality
Accountant Executive (CHAE) and the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional
(CHTP) designations. HFTP was founded in 1952 as the National Association
of Hospitality Accountants. |
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HFTP Conference Locations and Dates Set for 2002
AUSTIN, TEXAS, January 18, 2001 � Hospitality Financial and Technology
Professionals (HFTP®) has scheduled the 2002 locations and dates for
the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®)
and the HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow. In 2002, HITEC will be
held in Chicago, Ill. at McCormick Place on June 25�27, and the HFTP Annual
Convention & Tradeshow will be held in Austin, Texas at the Renaissance
Hotel on October 23�26.
HITEC is the largest and most comprehensive showcase of hospitality
technology in the world. The exposition will host vendors from around the
world and cover every facet of hospitality technology � from accounting
software to central reservation systems to telecommunications.
HITEC attendees include presidents; owners; general managers; CIOs;
IT directors; CFOs; vice presidents of finance, operations and information
services; front office and reservations managers; sales and marketing managers;
and food and beverage managers. Attendees have the opportunity to gather
new ideas and find ways to increase their operating efficiency at the world�s
largest hospitality technology conference. Live demonstrations of the latest
in hospitality technology equipment, products and services allow them to
compare cost and quality.
The Annual Convention & Tradeshow provides a forum for sharing knowledge
and information with others in the hospitality industry. Attendees
participate in a variety of informative education sessions and social events,
which provide opportunities for networking and learning about the newest
products, industry trends, training and consulting services, business opportunities
and more. The fifth annual tradeshow, produced in conjunction with HFTP�s
Annual Convention, will offer attendees the chance to visit one-on-one
with the vendors and suppliers whose products and services will enhance
their business. |
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