Interview topics include: Brian Garavuso's recent switch from Interstate hotels to Hilton Grand Vacations | Success of the timeshare business for hotel companies | The unique IT perspective within the timeshare/condo business-model | Brian Garavuso's involvement with Guestroom 2010 planning and execution... from concept to reality | What's next with Guestroom 2010. Brian Garavuso is CIO for Hilton Grand Vacations Company, LLC, (HGVC).
Brian Garavuso's employer, Hilton Grand Vacations Company, LLC, (HGVC), is a full service vacation ownership development and management division of Hilton Hotels Corporation. Headquartered in Orlando, Fla., HGVC develops, markets and operates a system of brand name, high-quality vacation ownership resorts in select vacation destinations. Previous to his position at Hilton, Garavuso provided strategic technology direction and I.T. management for Interstate Hotels & Resorts, and before that was the vice president of technology for South Seas Resorts (SSR). Garavuso has been an active member of HFTP since 1994. He has served on the HFTP International Board of Directors and as chair of the Certified Hospitality Technology Professionals (CHTP) Advisory Council. He recently served as the 2005 chair for the HITEC Advisory Council, and served on the same council for many years.
About HFTP - Based in Austin, Texas, HFTP is the professional association for financial and technology personnel working in hotels, resorts, clubs, casinos, restaurants and other hospitality-related businesses. The association provides continuing education and networking opportunities to more than 4,600 members around the world, and produces the premiere hospitality technology shows HITEC. HFTP also administers the examination and awards the certification for the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) and the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) designations. HFTP was founded in 1952 as the National Association of Hotel Accountants.
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