HFTP Extends the Next Version of GUESTROOM 20X
Austin, Texas, USA - September 9, 2013 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announces an extension to the GUESTROOM 20X project schedule. A new version of the special exhibit was set to debut at the 2014 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), which displays the hospitality industry's most innovative technologies for the guestroom. Instead it will be moved to a future date to allow time for the development of a wider range of game changing guest technologies. The most recent version was shown at HITEC 2012 in Baltimore, Md.
The additional time for the exhibit's production allows for development and evaluation of new technologies within the hospitality industry. "The popularity of the project drives HFTP and the GUESTROOM 20X Advisory Council to raise the bar each year in seeking and selecting technologies,” said Frank Wolfe, CAE, CEO of HFTP. “Attendees expect to get the first glimpse into the possibilities of future guestroom technologies through GUESTROOM 20X. This postponement provides us the opportunity to live up to this expectation.”
For more information about GUESTROOM 20X and details about the technologies showcased in the various versions of the room, visit www.guestroom20X.org or contact the HFTP GUESTROOM 20X Department at guestroom20X@hftp.org, (800) 646-4387 or +1 (512) 220-4031.
About GUESTROOM 20X GUESTROOM 20X is a futuristic guestroom featuring the latest and near-future technologies for the modern hotel room. HFTP produces a new version of the special exhibit every other year. It debuted at HITEC 2006 and has been on display at various trade shows since. Technologies in the exhibit include non-traditional types such as lighting, eco-friendly products, fabrics and furniture, as well as traditional technology such as next-generation televisions, mobile devices, telephones and robots. HFTP has also created a spin-off called Golf 20X, which showcases the latest in golf course technologies.
About HFTP
HFTP, Austin, Texas, USA and Maastricht, The Netherlands, founded in 1952, is the global professional association for financial and technology personnel working in hotels, clubs and other hospitality-related businesses. HFTP provides first class educational opportunities, research, and publications to members around the globe including, the premiere hospitality technology conference HITEC--founded in 1972. HFTP also awards the only hospitality specific certifications for accounting and technology --the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) and the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) designations. HFTP was founded in the USA as the National Association of Hotel Accountants. For more information, visit www.hftp.org.
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