Daniel N. Conti, Jr., CAM, CHAE Installed as HFTP Global President
AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA - November 6, 2014 - As of November 1, Daniel N. Conti, Jr., CAM, CHAE officially began his term as global president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®). Conti was recently honored at the association's 2014 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in New Orleans, La. Conti is currently the director of finance for Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside Place in Jupiter, Fla.
"My philosophy has always been and will continue to be 'we succeed together and we fail together'," said Conti. "I plan to use my background in both country clubs and hotels to assist with directing our association forward. I look forward to working closely with the Global Executive Committee, Board of Directors and our various councils that help to guide our association."
Conti has over 20 years' experience in the hospitality industry and is a Disney Certified Manager. He received his bachelors of science in finance from Rutgers University's School of Business. He frequently speaks at HFTP conferences, as well as other industry events, on club-related topics and improving leadership skills. He joined HFTP in 2002 and currently serves on the HITEC Advisory, Leadership Summit Advisory, Communications Editorial Advisory, Young Professionals Advisory and the GOLF 20X Advisory Councils. He's also active with the HFTP Florida Treasure Coast Chapter.
As part of his service, Conti will represent HFTP at industry events and also meet with HFTP members at chapter meetings and educational conferences in the United States and across the globe as a means to lead the association in carrying out its strategic goals.
"With the addition of our office in Hong Kong, we are positioned to be a 24 hour resource for our membership. I hope to see explosive global growth in all sectors of our association including club finance, hotel finance and IT all while we continue our strong presence in the United states," said Conti.
About Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (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
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