Online attendee registration for HITEC 2008 is now available on www.hitec.org. HITEC, a service of HFTP, is the world's largest hospitality technology exposition and conference. HITEC 2008 is June 16-19 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. More...

There was a time when eating out in Austin meant barbecue, Tex-Mex or chicken-fried steak. While those are still popular choices in Austin, the current dining scene also includes a sophisticated flair of international cuisine. With three Austin chefs listed among Food & Wine magazine’s “Top 10 Young Chefs” in the past four years, it’s no wonder the Wall Street Journal labeled Austin as one of the country's "up-and-coming culinary hot spots." There’s no doubt that you’ll find whatever your taste buds’ desire in Texas' capital city. More...

Monday’s Opening Session officially kicks off HITEC 2008 at the Austin Convention Center with two technology experts. Join us as Dell executive and a noted trend watcher discuss technology trends. The Opening Session is 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., with the Welcome Reception immediately following from 6:30 – 8 p.m. More...

As the premier event for hospitality technology, HITEC 2008 offers more than just information on hotel technology – it also features the latest in club technology. With a variety of exhibitors and education sessions, HITEC has something for everyone. More...

Don't miss the chance to make your opinion known. The HITEC FAVE Awards are returning to the exhibit hall, allowing attendees the opportunity to decide which exhibitors’ booths and technologies are their favorite.

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Take a trip with the Passport to Technology for your chance to win $1,500 USD! Pick up your passport at the HITEC Registration area and then travel around the exhibit hall, visiting each participating exhibitor’s booth to learn more about their products and services. The exhibitor will then stamp the company's square on your passport. Once you have visited all the exhibitors and collected each stamp, complete the form and place the passport in the tumbler at the HFTP Booth, located next to GUESTROOM 2010. The drawing for the $1,500 USD will take place in the HFTP Booth just before the hall closes on Thursday, June 19. The winner will be announced over the public address system inside the exhibit hall. More...

HFTP will honor Ian Cole, CHTP, as the 2008 CHTP (Certified Hospitality Technology Professional) of the Year during the HITEC Tuesday morning general session. In its 11th year, the CHTP of the Year honors the individual that scored the highest on the CHTP certification exam in a given year. HITEC 2008 is June 16-19 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. More...

Take charge of your career by earning your hospitality certification during HITEC 2008. The CHTP and CHAE designations identify an individual as having technical and/or financial competence in the hospitality field, recognizes a commitment to professionalism, indicates an understanding of both operation and management skills, offers greater recognition on the job and serves as a valuable career tool. More...