HFTP Announces Full Education Schedule for 2010 Annual Convention & Tradeshow
Covering the full spectrum of a complex work environment, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has announced the education program for the 2010 HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow. The convention is October 11 14 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel in San Diego, Calif. It offers attendees a way to find cost-effective solutions to their current work challenges, stay informed on the hottest hospitality industry topics, expand their network, increase their professional value and become empowered.
"The work environment is rapidly changing with four generations working side-by-side, innovative technologies on the horizon, employees taking on more responsibilities than before and more," said HFTP Global President Terry Price, CPA, CHTP, CHAE, CIO of The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa. "With five concurrent education tracks, the program lets attendees get an update on their specific sector in the hospitality industry, as well as utilize the other concurrent tracks to embrace the challenges they face in their current work environment."
Along with three general sessions, the Annual Convention’s education program includes industry-specific, concurrent session tracks — club, hotel, general, technology and leadership unlimited. The concurrent education sessions cover topics important to the industry like fraud trends, cost-saving ideas, tax issues, club finance, freeware and more. The following general session speakers are scheduled for the 2010 education program:
Tuesday, October 12 — Bryan Dodge, professional speaker, radio personality and author of The Good Life Rules: Eight Keys to Being Your Best at Work and at Play, opens the education program Monday with his presentation, “How to Build a Better You.” He will discuss how to open the mind and heart to focus on the most essential aspects of life and inspire attendees to reach their full potential in family and career.
Wednesday, October 13 — Jason Dorsey, best-selling author, acclaimed speaker and award-winning entrepreneur, begins Wednesday discussing “Crossing the Generational Divide: Making the Four Generations in Your Workplace Competitive.” With four distinctly different generations working side by side for the first time in US history, this session focuses on what each generation brings to the workforce and how to build on their common ground.
Thursday, October 14 — Rounding out the convention, Dan Thurmon, CSP, president of Motivation Works, Inc., presents “Success in Action.” He will help attendees regain control of their accelerated life and achieve greater results in the midst of change by learning how to accomplish more of the important tasks in less time with precision, confidence and satisfaction.
Visit www.hftp.org for complete information on the education schedule, registration and hotel/travel. For more information, contact the HFTP Meetings & Special Events
