HFTP Connect · 27 Jan
Most clubs understand the importance of having a budget in place. The budget is an essential tool for supporting business growth, improving profitabi
HFTP Connect · 17 Nov
If your processes are not tight, you may be bleeding money. And who can afford that in 2020? PKF O’Connor Davies presented on Accounting Processes an
HFTP Connect · 29 Oct
Written by: Claire Kenney, Cyber HITEC Guest Blogger Each year, the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) facilitates ong
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