The largest and longest-running hospitality show in the world was held June 16-19, 2018 in Indianapolis, Ind. The largest and longest-running show of its kind, the Hotel Show took place in Indianapolis, Ind. from June 16-19. Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) was established 53 years ago to feature technological innovation in the hospitality space, and since then it has grown to be an annual mainstay for showcasing and sharing expertise on the latest developments in this segment. This year’s event was no exception. nearly 6,000 attendees convening HITEC 2020 (HITEC 2025 in pictures).
Produced by an international nonprofit organization Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), attendees experienced a world-class exhibition showcasing the latest hospitality technology solutions from 360+ companiesThe conference will feature a wide range of educational sessions focusing on the technology impact in the industry. There will also be a variety of networking opportunities for industry professionals and executives from more than 60 countries.
Opening Headliner, presented by Jeremy GutscheFounder of TrendHunter.com The Sponsored by COX Business, Hospitality Network and Blueprint RF. The session was followed immediately by a fun-filled welcome reception sponsored by DIRECTV Lucas Oil Stadium, located nearby.
The Headliner session for the next morning was led by Todd BuchholzTodd is a renowned economist, White House adviser, and best-selling writer. Todd made the connection between Wall Street and Main Street as well as financial capitals around the world. The session welcomed two new members to the 2025 International Hospitality Technology Hall of FameBruce Bensetler, the founder and CEO at Data Plus, Inc., and Luis Segredo, serial entrepreneur, co-founder and president of Hapi, LLC (Data Travel).
Eight innovative hospitality technology startups competed for the ever-popular HITEC Innovation Awards on the third day. Entrepreneur 20X The (E20X ) pitch competition. To celebrate its 10th anniversary,The th anniversary, Jonathon Rojas The first E20X Judges’ Choice Award winner, opened the competition by reflecting on his entrepreneurial journey and the positive impact of winning E20X. Rojas co-founded Whistle Messaging, which was acquired in 2022 by Cloudbeds. He currently serves as Cloudbeds’ Global Director of Growth.
Levee was voted the People’s Choice Award and Judges’ Choice Award for this year’s E20X People’s Choice Award. Levee’s AI agents automate data capture, task execution and replace outdated checklists.
The HITEC exhibition floor has been a popular destination for executives, hospitality professionals and investors because it brings together so many industry leaders in one place.
I had always been on the fence about attending HITEC, but I now realize this. You could either be a “thinker” or a “doer”. You won’t regret being a doer. When you are trying to advance in your industry, attending HITEC is a great way to increase your knowledge. This will help you grow as a person, especially if it’s a young professional trying to make a name for themselves in the industry. Shobi Fasih, a first-time attendee
Connor McCormack of exhibitor Yipy stated: Arriving at HITEC is like a buzz. The excitement of seeing old and new friends is electric.
Kaelynn Beckman, an exhibitor at Mews, said: HITEC can be described in one word: engaging. We have had many opportunities to attend and participate in engaging sessions. We’ve engaged in engaging conversations with industry partner.
HITEC 2026, scheduled for June 15-18, in San Antonio, Texas, USA, is well under way. General booth sales Already, registrations are open. If your company is interested in exhibiting at HITEC next year, contact the HFTP Sales & Exhibits Team at [email protected] You can also find out more about [email protected] Find out more.
HFTP: What you need to know
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), established in 1952, is a hospitality nonprofit association headquartered in Austin, Texas USA with an offices in the EU. HFTP has an international network of stakeholders and members that support the finance and technology sectors of the hospitality industry. HFTP offers a variety of services, including expert networks and educational resources. It also provides career development opportunities, research and leadership training, and conference and event opportunities. HFTP hosts international events around the globe, including one of the world’s biggest hospitality technology conferences and tradeshows. HITEC. It is also responsible for the hotel-specific aspects. Pineapplesearch.com® You can also read about the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI), Hotel-Online You can also find out more about the following: Hospitality Upgrade Magazine. Visit HFTP for more information. www.hftp.org.
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