HFTP to Display GUESTROOM 20X Technologies at 2008 IH/M&RS
Also Two Hospitality Technology Education Sessions
AUSTIN, TX, November 4, 2008. Continuing education opportunities around the world, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP(R)) will provide a visual and educational overview of the latest in hospitality technology at the upcoming 93rd Annual International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show(R) (IH/M&RS). HFTP offers a pavilion of GUESTROOM 20X technologies, along with two hospitality technology education sessions during the show. IH/M&RS is November 8-11 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.
The IH/M&RS version of GUESTROOM 20X is a pavilion that displays various technologies featured in the latest model of GUESTROOM 20X, which debuted at HITEC 2008. The pavilion includes a variety of technologies that address green issues, entertainment, room service, room design, electronics and more. The exhibit is on display in booth #3962 Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
HFTP is also producing two hospitality technology education sessions for IH/M&RS:
o Information Security 101 (Sunday, November 9 from 1 - 2:30 p.m.)
Discover information on identity theft, data security breaches, viruses, hacking tools, e-mail and web threats. Also, learn how to arm yourself to defend not only your company, but your guests and employees as well.
Speaker: Scott Nowakowski, director of information technology for Denihan Hospitality Group.
o Traditional vs. IP Telephone Systems (Monday, November 10 from 3 - 4:30 p.m.)
With opportunities such as convergence, integration and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), there is more to think about when selecting a successful telephone system. Designed for all experience levels, this session teaches you what to consider when purchasing a telephone system that best meets your property's unique requirements.
Speakers: Jules Sieburgh, CHTP, HFTP Global President and hospitality consultant with O'Neal Consultants; Don O'Neal, ISHC, president of O'Neal Consultants.
To register and for more IH/M&RS information, visit www.ihmrs.com. For more information about HFTP, visit www.hftp.org or e-mail [email protected].
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