Hospitality Finance Technology Professionals- HFTP

        Hospitality Finance Technology Professionals- HFTP

               Hospitality Finance Technology Professionals  in an international professional organization which has served members since 1952. HFTP is an excellent way to network with area professionals, HFTP provides Hospitality certifications, coordinates HFTP events, and provides excellent resources (www.hftp.org)

              HFTP is a phenomenal organization that wants to teach and expose its members to new technologies. They provide online training and webinars for members, have conventions and events all over the country. Each chapter usually has a monthly meeting. The great aspect with HFTP is education, and keeping up with the technological boom that has hit the Hospitality industry. It is nearly impossible to keep up but HFTP makes it easier.

            The big event for HFTP is HITEC Conference which is in Austin, Texas in June. HITEC is where technology meets Hospitality and is the largest show of its kind. HITEC has been going strong and successful for 39 years. I look forward to going to this years HITEC Conference. Plane ticket is booked!

                                          Reflection

             Dr. Cobanoglu has extended student memberships to every student at USF Sarasota-Manatee. All you have to do is fill out the student membership form, and return it to him. There is no cost to join HFTP, and it is a great way to meet professionals in the industry as well as learn about the new technologies that are before us. It is a way to stay on top of what's new in our industry.

            I recently went to a HFTP meeting at the beautiful Gasparilla Inn on Boca Grande. It was a great meeting where I met many HFTP professionals. Did I mention that the food was delicious! Oh, the food was awesome! Our Manasota chapter has made it clear that they will support our student chapter. I have benefitted from our Manasota chapter graciousness as they have helped me be able to go to the HITEC Convention in June. The networking for a student is what is most important! Let's get involved!!