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May 1, 20203 min read

HFTP Announces 2020 CHTP of the Year Recipient

Award to be Presented at HITEC San Antonio in October — Photo by HFTP

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), will honor Mark Vincent, CHTP as the 2020 Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP®) of the Year recipient during HITEC San Antonio this October. The CHTP of the Year award honors the individual that scored the highest on the CHTP certification exam within a given year. HITEC San Antonio will take place October 27-29, 2020 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas USA.

Mark Vincent's Background

Vincent began his career in hospitality as a tour director in 1985, switching to hotel operations five years later and eventually joining the front office management team. His next move was into information technology (IT) as an installer/trainer for HFTP Hall of Fame member Dave Burroughs at then-National Guest System, which became Visual One Systems.

As a self-taught software developer, Vincent continued to grow in the company and ultimately became the senior vice president of research and development (R&D) and minority owner. During this time, he also founded his own golf course management software company GolfPro, Inc. In 2007, Agilysis purchased both Visual One Systems and GolfPro, where he stayed on as the R&D director.

After moving to Orlando, Florida in 2013 and a short retirement, Vincent accepted an offer from Milliennium Technology Group as assistant director of IT. When the role expanded, he became chief technology officer for Rosen Hotels and Resorts and its subsidiaries. In 2018, he was promoted to his current position as chief information officer.

About the CHTP Designation

The CHTP designation is the ultimate achievement in hospitality information technology by showing a dedication to both the hospitality and technology industries. The CHTP exam was first given in 1994 at HITEC in Dallas, Texas USA. Since then, more than 400 professionals have earned the CHTP designation around the world. HFTP also administers the examination and awards the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE®) industry designation.

About HFTP Certifications

HFTP's certification programs are globally recognized for setting industry standards for hospitality finance and technology. Qualification for the exams is based on level of education and experience in the industry; student programs are also available. Active certificants have reported higher salaries and various career advancement opportunities. Becoming certified indicates and individual's commitment to professionalism, continuing education and their chosen career path.

For more information on HFTP's certification programs, contact HFTP Certification Manager Robin Bogdon at [email protected] or visit www.hftp.org.

About HFTP

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is a global nonprofit hospitality association, headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, that uniquely understands the industry's problems. HFTP has members and stakeholders across the globe. HFTP assists its members in finding solutions to industry problems more efficiently than any organization via its expert networks, research, conferences such as HITEC and certification programs. HFTP also owns the world's only hospitality specific search engine, PineappleSearch.com. HFTP is recognized as the spokes group for the finance and technology segment of the hospitality industry. For more information about HFTP, email [email protected] or download the HFTP/HITEC media kit via the HFTP website.

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