Join Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) in Championsgate, Florida as the association celebrates its 65th anniversary. Promote your products and services to a targeted audience of hospitality finance and technology decision-makers.

2017 HFTP

Companies represent a wide variety of products and services for clubs, hotels, resorts, accounting firms and other hospitality-related businesses.

Attendee titles include:

Face time with top-level finance and technology decision-makers

Dedicated exhibit hours

Extensive industry show promotion

Welcome Reception and lunch in the exhibit hall

Pre- and post-show attendee lists (PDF)

Marketing opportunities to maximize exposure

Accounting/Finance Software

Audiovisual

Club Management

Computer Systems

Consulting

Credit Card Services

Food/Beverage Management

Golf Course Management

HR, Payroll and Benefits

Insurance

Internet Services

Inventory Control Systems

Labor Scheduling

Membership

Marketing Services

POS and PMS

Reservation Systems

Risk Management

Training

And Many More

Controller/Comptroller

Accountant/CPA

CFO/VP of Finance

IT Director

Director of Finance

EXHIBITOR BENEFITS

ANNUAL Convention

WHOEXHIBITS

WHOATTENDS

CTO/CIO

President/CEO/Owner

Manager

Accounting Manager

Corporate/Internal Auditor

HFTP is committed to helping you make the most of your participation. Convention activities are designed to promote traffic flow through the exhibits.

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Dedicated Exhibit HoursEducation sessions are not scheduled during show hours, this maximizes traffic and allows attendees to focus on the exhibits.

Welcome Reception and Exhibits Grand OpeningThis very popular event is the official kickoff to the con-vention and will be held on Wednesday, October 25 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Complimentary Food and Beverage Stations for the Welcome Reception and Thursday lunch are placed strategically inside the exhibit hall to draw attendees and enhance traffic flow.

Show Promotion and MarketingThe HFTP Annual Convention is extensively promoted to HFTP’s members through direct mail, e-mail, social media, the HFTP web site, HFTP chapter meetings, The Bottomline magazine and HFTP News web site. Members of allied hospitality associations are also targeted through direct mail and advertising campaigns.

In addition, the event is advertised in industry publications and web sites such as Club Management, hotelresource.com, Hospitality Upgrade, Hotel-Online and many more.

Club and Club Management Co.46%

Other10%

Hotels and Hotel Management Co.25%

CPA Firms3%

2016 ATTENDANCE BY BUSINESS CLASSIFICATION

Educational Institutions/Students6%

Consulting Firms5%

Resorts5%

Alamance Country ClubAlpine Country ClubAmerican Hotel & Lodging

Educational InstituteAmerican Liberty HospitalityAndover Country ClubArcola Country ClubArmy Navy Country ClubAronimink Golf ClubAtlanta Athletic ClubAtlantic Golf Club, Inc.Atlific HotelsAtlific IncAustin Country ClubBacara Resort & SpaBay Colony Shared ServicesBald Head Island ClubBald Head Island ClubBaltusrol Golf ClubBass Rocks Golf ClubThe Boothe Group, LLCBatchelor Frechette McCrory

Michael & CoBear Valley Springs Association Beaver Run Resort and SpaBeech Mountain ClubBeechmont Country ClubBel-Air Country ClubBethesda Country Club

Biltmore Forest Country ClubBirmingham Athletic ClubBlackhawk Country ClubBloomfield Hills Country ClubBB&THotel Nikko San FranciscoMYC BookkeepingDiscover LodgingBlue Mound Golf and Country ClubBrookstreet Hotel Corp.Burlingame Country ClubButler Country ClubCaesars Entertainment -

Enterprise ServicesCanoe Brook Country ClubCapital City ClubCarlson Rezidor HotelsCarolina Country ClubCasablanca Ventures LLCCheyenne Mountain ResortCitizenMCoastal Hospitality Associates, LLCCollier’s Reserve Country ClubColonial Country ClubColumbine Country ClubCountry Club of BirminghamCountry Club of DetroitEast West ResortsEcho Lake Country Club

Framingham Country ClubHarvard Club of BostonHarvard Club of New York CityHEI Hotels & ResortsHER ConsultingHeritage Golf Group, Inc.Hermitage Country ClubHeron Creek Golf and

Country ClubImperial Golf ClubJupiter Island ClubKensington Golf and Country ClubLauderdale Yacht ClubMetropolis Country ClubMetropolitan ClubMilwaukee Athletic ClubMissouri Athletic ClubMonterey Peninsula Country ClubMuirfield Village Golf ClubPacific Gateway HotelPackwood Management IncPalo Alto Hills Golf & Country ClubParamount Hotel Portland Country ClubPortola Hotel & SpaRehoboth Beach Country Club Reilly Penner & Benton LLPRhode Island Country ClubRidgewood Country Club

Ridglea Country ClubRiver Bend Golf & Country ClubRoaring Gap ClubRockaway Hunting ClubRosen Hotels & Resorts IncRound Hill Club IncSan Francisco Yacht ClubSands Point Golf ClubSchnitzel Hospitality ConsultingSeawane Golf and Country ClubSherwood Country ClubSkyline Deerhurst Resort IncSolarexSomerset Hills Country ClubSouth End ClubSouthampton Bath & Tennis ClubSOUTHERN MANAGEMENT CORPSpring Lake Country ClubSt Ives Country ClubSt. Regis HotelStaniel Cay Yacht ClubWashington Golf and Country ClubWestmount Golf & Country ClubWestwood Country ClubWillow Brook Country ClubWilshire Country ClubWorthington Country ClubWynn Las Vegas

HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES REPRESENTED BY 2016 ATTENDEES(Sample of companies represented, not all are listed.)

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View the most current floor plan at on the HFTP web site.

To reserve a booth, call +1 (512) 220-6447 or +1 (512) 249-5333, or e-mail exhibit@hftp.org or paula.lerash@hftp.org

SHOW SCHEDULE Move-In Wednesday, October 251:00 – 5:00 p.m.All booths must be installed and ready for inspection by 5:00 p.m.

Move-Out Thursday, October 262:00 – 5:00 p.m.No exhibits may be dismantled prior to closing at 2:00 p.m.

ExhibitsWednesday, October 257:00 – 9:00 p.m.Welcome Reception in the exhibit hall.

Thursday, October 26Break: 9:40 – 10:00 a.m.Break: 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.Lunch in Exhibit Hall: 12:10 – 2:00 p.m.

No one under the age of 16 is allowed in the exhibit hall at any time.

LOCATIONOmni Orlando Resort at Championsgate1500 Masters BlvdChampionsgate, FL 33896 USAPh: +1 (407) 390-6664

Room RatesSingle/Double — $189 Plus 14 percent room tax and 7 percent state taxMake your hotel reservation by calling the hotel’s reservation department (800) 843-6664 and referring to “HFTP – Annual Convention 2017” to receive the group rate.

Booth FeesTable top display: $1,995*

*All currency listed in this brochure is in U.S. Dollars.

2017 FLOOR PLAN

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CATERING

ENTRANCE

Booth Space Includes:• 6' table and two chairs• Wastebasket • Company identification sign

• Pre- and post-show attendee list• Company listing in printed program• One Full Conference Registration

Keynote Sessions ........................................ $2,000As the exclusive sponsor, your company name is prominently displayed and verbal recognition is given at the beginning of each session, a table is provided for marketing materials/giveaways in the rear of the room and a one-page brochure is placed inside the registration bags.

Concurrent Education Sessions .............................. $750 per track / $2,000 for three session packageReach your target audience by sponsoring the club, hotel, CFO or general education tracks. Sponsors receive signage outside the session rooms, verbal recognition at the sessions and a table for marketing materials/giveaways in the rear of the room.

Welcome Reception and Exhibits Grand Opening .............................. $4,000Kick off the HFTP Annual Convention by sponsoring the Welcome Reception and grand opening of the convention on Wednesday. This is the attendees’ first opportunity to meet and network with fellow members, visit exhibitors and enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Sponsor receives signage at the entrance to and inside the exhibit hall and a one-page brochure inside the registration bags.

Lunch in the Exhibit Hall ............................. $2,000 After morning sessions on Thursday, lunch is served while attendees visit the convention exhibits to learn about the products and services on display. Signage is provided at each food station and sponsor has the option of furnishing imprinted mints or beverage cups.

Refreshment Breaks: Thursday or Friday .......................... $1,000 per dayRefreshment breaks are provided during the education sessions on Thursday and Friday. Includes signage at the re-freshment stations and sponsor has the option of furnishing imprinted mints or beverage cups.

HFTP Annual Tribute to Success ................... $7,500 (Formerly President’s Evening) This formal and fun evening is dedicated to recognizing individuals who have made a significant impact on both HFTP and the hospitality industry. Sponsor benefits include prominent signage, verbal recog-nition, opportunity to place a one-page brochure inside the registration bags and two tickets to the event.

Give your company added visibility and increase brand awareness. Reach this niche group outside the trade show floor to maximize your industry exposure.

sponsorships

All Sponsors Receive

• Recognition in the HFTP Annual Convention program

• Sponsor ribbons for booth personnel

Exhibitors receive complimentary pre- and post-show registration lists in PDF format. Electronic lists (Excel) are available to purchase. The data includes: name, title, company, address, phone and e-mail if provided. Lists do not include exhibitor personnel.

2017 Pre-registrants ....................................... $200Available the week of October 3

2017 Post-show Registrants ........................... $200Available the week of October 31

Cybernet Center Lounge .............................. $5,000 Computer stations are located near registration for attendees to access e-mail and the Internet. Each computer features your company’s logo as the screensaver. The Cybernet Center includes prominent signage and a one-page brochure inside the registration bags.

Conference Pens ........................................ $1,500Attendees take note of your company as they take notes during the education sessions. Your company imprint is fea-tured on the pens, placed at registration and in the education sessions, for brand recognition during and after the event.

Badge Lanyards ..............................................SOLD Lanyard badge necklaces are imprinted with your company’s name and are distributed to all registrants for high visibility.

Conference Bags .............................................SOLD Become the exclusive sponsor and get your logo imprint featured on the front and a one-page brochure inside. These popular bags also include HFTP materials and sponsor inserts.

Conference Bag Insert .................................... $750 Announce your new product or service by including a one-page brochure or giveaway in the bags. Insert must be approved by HFTP, contain information about the sponsoring company only and cannot exceed 8.5" x 11".

ATTENDEE LISTS

Both Pre-registrants and Post-show registrants ......................................$350

sponsorships

• Recognition on HFTP’s web site

HFTP ANNUAL CONVENTION PROGRAMThis magazine-quality program, distributed on-site to all registrants, is a complete guide to the convention. Attend-ees use the program to find session descriptions, speakers, exhibitor listings. In addition, this year’s program will have bonus commemorative content honoring the association’s 65-year history, making this issue a keeper.

Ad Pricing

Back Cover $1,000

Inside Covers 775

Full Page, 4-color 575

1/2 Page, 4-color 450

1/6 Page Ad, 4-color 250

Advertise in HFTP publications to reach key decision-makers at clubs, hotels, resorts, restaurants and other hospitality enterprises before, during and after the show.

advertising

HFTP NEWS SITESHave a prominent presence on HFTP’s portfolio of news sites. Each site is targeted to topics of specific interest to HFTP members: Finance, Technology and Clubs, plus a site dedicated to HFTP information, research and features. The sites offer aggregated content from multiple, relevant sources, including news, blog posts, white papers, reports and more. In addition, a monthly e-mail is delivered from each site, listing the top headlines.

SELECT ONE (OR MORE) OF THE FOLLOWING SITES TO ADVERTISE ON:

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BANNER A (250 x 250 pixels, square)

1 month $750 12 months $6,750

3 months $2,025

Limited to 3 available positions. Banner also displayed in each newsletter edition.

BANNER B — Site Sponsor (970 x 90 pixels, leaderboard)

3 months $4,500 6 months $6,750

12 months $9,000

• Co-branding of 1 white paper, produced by sponsor• Permanent leaderboard banner ad on web site• Sponsor banner ad in each edition of the site newsletter• Content marketing package containing 20 credits• Thought-leadership article included in HOTEL Yearbook (edition to be determined).

ADVERTISING OPTIONS:The following advertising options and pricing are for Club and Finance Bytes. Pricing for the HFTP News site is offered at a lesser rate; inquire with the HFTP marketing depart-ment for details.

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