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 HFTP 2000's Technology Hall of Fame Inductee is 
Robert S. Bennett, PricewaterhouseCoopers
AUSTIN, TX-May 23, 2000- Since the inception of the HFTP International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame in 1989, 19 individuals have been recognized for their contributions to the hospitality industry at HITEC®, (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference) the world�s oldest hospitality technology conference. 

At this year�s HITEC, June 20-22 at the Dallas Convention Center, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) will continue this trend of excellence by inducting Robert S. Bennett, Hospitality & Leisure, Management Consulting Services, for PricewaterhouseCoopers, to this prestigious group of industry professionals. 

The Technology Hall of Fame is the hospitality industry�s highest level of recognition in the area of technology. Hall of Fame members have been selected by their peers as representing the best in innovation and application of technology and as leaders in their profession. To be eligible for selection to the Technology Hall of Fame, an individual must have made significant and lasting contributions to hospitality technology in any or all areas of development, application, and promotion.

Technology Hall of Fame members include such industry pioneers as: 

  • David Berkus, Berkus Technology Ventures; 
  • Richard Brooks, CHA, BridgeStreet Accommodations, Inc.; 
  • John Cahill, CHTP, CHA, Manhattan East Suite Hotels; 
  • Larry Chervenak, CHAE, Chervenak, Keane & Company; 
  • Raymond C. Ellis, Jr., CHTP, CHE, CLSD. Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel Restaurant Management, University of Houston; 
  • Scott Heintzeman, Carlson Hospitality Worldwide; 
  • Robert Horgan, Newmarket International, Inc.; 
  • Michael Kasavana, Ph.D., CHTP, Michigan State University; 
  • Carrol Lund, ECI Computer, Inc.; 
  • Richard Moore, CDP, School of Hotel Administration, Cornell University; 
  • Jack Morgan, Morgan Systems, Inc.; 
  • Richard Nauman, Perot Systems Corp.; 
  • William Oates, TcmGlobal, LLC; 
  • Raymond Schultz, Promus Hotel Corp.; 
  • Penelope Sellers, ELTRAX Systems, Inc.; 
  • Jules Sieburgh, CHTP, CHA, priceline.com;
  • Sal Spano, Palm Beach Polo & Country Club; 
  • James Yoakum, Creative Telecom Solutions; and 
  • George Zugmier, Hospitality Solutions International.
Nominations were solicited in March from industry press, current Hall of Fame members, industry association executives, and HFTP leaders. The 2000 Hall of Fame inductee will be honored at the Awards Luncheon, Wednesday, June 21, at the Dallas Convention Center. 

HITEC®, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is the most comprehensive meeting of its kind in the hospitality industry. It addresses the use of technology in the industry and brings together buyers and sellers of technology under one roof. More than 5,500 hospitality executives and exhibitors from around the world are expected to attend this three-day conference and exposition. In addition to hearing the industry�s leading speakers, attendees receive practical information at �nuts-and-bolts� training sessions. The 600-plus booth exposition includes companies providing technical services and products in the hospitality industry. 

Based in Austin, Texas, HFTP is the professional association for financial and IS personnel working in hotels, resorts, clubs, casinos, restaurants, and other hospitality-related businesses. The association provides continuing education and networking opportunities to more than 4,000 members around the world. 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.

HFTP and HITEC are registered service marks of Hospitality Financial Technology Professionals.

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Contact:
Eliza R. Selig
HFTP Communications Specialist
800-646-4387
(512) 249-5333
[email protected]
www.hftp.org
www.hitecshow.org

 
Also See: HFTP Inducting Scott Heintzeman into Technology Hall of Fame / June 1999 
Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) Appoints 29 Person Advisory Committee for 2000 Show / Sept 1999 

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