AUSTIN, TEXAS— The 4,300-member Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals group will proceed as scheduled with its annual convention and tradeshow slated for Phoenix, AZ, October 17-20 at the Hyatt Regency. According to evp/CEO Frank Wolfe, “Our association has a duty to our members, our industry, the country of our headquarters and the world to get back to business [following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.]. Many of our members use our convention to maintain their certifications and for continued education that is not available anywhere else. HFTP has a responsibility to those who are planning to attend to produce the best event possible under the circumstances. Therefore, the annual convention and tradeshow will go on as scheduled.” Wendy Zurstadt, HFTP vp and convention chairwoman noted, “Anyone in the financial or technology sectors of the hospitality industry will find an education program that will provide useful information that works as hard as they do every day. The tradeshow is targeted to give attendees a chance to exchange quality dialogue with vendors and industry peers.” “We are currently working with our speakers and service providers in Phoenix to provide an educational and fun convention to those who attend our meeting— whether we have 200 attendees or 600!” Wolfe added.
