HFTP Connect · 9 Oct

How can you forecast for meetings, business conferences, weddings and special holiday gatherings like those that take place at Christmas when you hav

HFTP Connect · 31 Aug

The HFTP Connect blog features hundreds of posts that have been collected, researched, written and published for the purposes of continuing education

HFTP Connect · 27 Aug

Since March of this year, the hospitality industry has been trying to figure out its new financial target — the best approach to get back on track to

HFTP Connect · 27 Jul

As a result of COVID-19, hotel operators have been forced to make tough decisions, including the most basic one on whether to keep the lights on. Man

HFTP Connect · 22 Jun

In just a few short months, our world has changed from a strong and steady economy, solid revenues and overall happiness to great concerns for our he

HFTP Connect · 21 Jun

This is not the first time that the hospitality industry has had to respond to major changes.

HFTP Connect · 17 Jun

As a result of the current economic situation, entities that own or lease hotels are eligible to apply for and receive a loan under a government assi

HFTP Connect · 8 Jun

The first week of June kicked off with a general HFTP Hangout that covered hotel market trends and trajectories, presented by CBRE Hotels Advisory re

HFTP Connect · 4 Jun

During the Covid-19 global pandemic, some governments have decided to support industries with significant revenue losses and offer wage grants/subsid

HFTP Connect · 27 May

Currently, the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry, 11th Revised Edition (USALI) does not consider the possible alternative use of ho

HFTP Connect · 17 Apr

In a time when hospitality finance professionals are unsure about the state of their profession – when many have been laid off or furloughed and othe

HFTP Connect · 19 Mar

This blog post is part two of a two-part series on loyalty program fraud. Part one on HFTP Connect covered loyalty program fraud committed by custome

HFTP Connect · 17 Mar

Each day, new recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States

HFTP Connect · 12 Mar

From airlines to zoos, organizations continue to strategically leverage rewards and loyalty programs to win over and retain customers. There are many

HFTP Connect · 10 Mar

As it has done every other year for the past 30 years, the HFTP Americas Research Center, overseen by the HFTP Foundation, will produce a new biennia

HFTP Connect · 22 Jul

Written By: Evita Ma Many surveys show that the mid- to high-end hotel market is booming in China. However, the corresponding services are still insu

HFTP Connect · 23 May

Written by: Steve Pappas With the summer months in full swing, vacatimaking it one of the busiest times of the year for the hospitality industry.

HFTP Connect · 11 Apr

For the average person, thinking about the future generates a certain level of fear and anxiety. Whether it is a fear of change or a fear of the unkn

HFTP Connect · 2 Apr

This past February it was my honor and pleasure to present the HFTP Global Update to the HFTP Los Cabos Chapter. This is an amazing group of individu

HFTP Connect · 27 Mar

When researchers Agnes DeFranco, Ed.D., CHAE, Arlene Ramirez, MBA, CHAE, CHE, CHIA, and Tanya Venegas, MBA, MHM, CHIA started receiving inquiries fro

HFTP Connect · 18 Mar

It was a pleasure to host the more than 30 HFTP members and delegates who attended the HFTP Members’ Interest meeting at the superb Rosewood Hotel in

HFTP Connect · 7 Mar

Think about the moment when you first enter your hotel room. Look around: Does the room tell you anything unique about the hotel where you are stayin

HFTP Connect · 27 Feb

The 13th annual HFTP Mid-South Atlantic Regional Conference (MSARC) possesses all of the hallmark characteristics that make for a truly great regiona

HFTP Connect · 26 Feb

Would you like to join us at one of HFTP’s major events coming up this year and take advantage of its valuable education and networking opportunities

HFTP Connect · 31 Jan

Joining a professional association can be an extremely valuable asset to students — and yet it is an asset that is more often than not untapped. An a

HFTP Connect · 20 Dec

No one person can possibly have all of the answers they need to do their jobs or run their business, especially in the hospitality industry. Challeng