John F. Davis, III Inducted into the HFTP International Technology Hall of Fame

AUSTIN, TX-May 16, 2001 - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is proud to announce that chairman and chief executive officer for Pegasus Solutions, John F. Davis, III, has been selected as the 2001 HFTP International Technology Hall of Fame inductee. Davis was selected for his years of influence in the hospitality technology industry, during which he pioneered the development of connecting hotel companies' central reservation systems with the major airline global distribution systems (GDS) that travel agents use. Davis will be inducted into the HFTP International Technology Hall of Fame at this year's HITEC (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference) — the world's largest hospitality technology conference. HITEC 2001 will be held June 26-28 at the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, Fla. He will be honored at the HITEC Award Ceremony at 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26.

Since the inception of the HFTP International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame in 1989, 20 individuals have been recognized at HITEC for their contributions to the hospitality industry. The Technology Hall of Fame is the hospitality industry's highest level of recognition in the area of technology. Hall of Fame members have been selected by their peers as representing the best in innovation and application of technology and as leaders in their profession. To be eligible for selection to the Technology Hall of Fame, an individual must have made significant and lasting contributions to hospitality technology in any or all areas of development, application, and promotion.

Technology Hall of Fame members include such industry pioneers as: Robert S. Bennett, Pegasus Solutions; David Berkus, Berkus Technology Ventures, LLC; Richard Brooks, CHA, Meristar Hotels & Resorts, Inc.; John Cahill, CHTP, CHA, Manhattan East Suite Hotels; Larry Chervenak, CHAE, Chervenak, Keane & Company; Raymond C. Ellis, Jr., CHTP, CHE, CLSD, Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel Restaurant Management, University of Houston; Scott Heintzeman, Carlson Hospitality Worldwide Corp.; Robert Horgan, Newmarket International, Inc.; Michael Kasavana, Ph.D., CHTP, The School of Hospitality Business, Michigan State University; Carrol Lund, ECI Computer, Inc. (retired); Richard Moore, CDP, School of Hotel Administration, Cornell University; Jack Morgan, Morgan Systems, Inc.; Richard Nauman, Perot Systems Corp.; William Oates, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.; Raymond Schultz, Promus Hotel Corp.; Penelope Sellers, ELTRAX Systems, Inc. (retired); Jules Sieburgh, CHTP, CHA, Host Marriott Corp.; Sal Spano, CHAE, CHA, Palm Beach Polo & Country Club; James Yoakum, Creative Telecom Solutions; and George Zugmier, Hospitality Solutions International.

Nominations were solicited in March from industry press, current Hall of Fame members, industry association executives, and HFTP leaders.

HITEC, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals®, is the largest and most comprehensive showcase of hospitality technology in the world. HITEC 2001 is expected to attract over 6,000 attendees. The exposition will host over 300 vendors in more than 760 booths, covering every facet of hospitality technology — from accounting software to central reservation systems to telecommunications.

HITEC attendees include presidents; owners; general managers; CIOs; IT directors; CFOs; vice presidents of finance, operations, and information services; front office and reservations managers; sales and marketing managers; and food and beverage managers. Attendees have the opportunity to gather new ideas and find ways to increase their operating efficiency at the most comprehensive showcase of hospitality technology in the world. Live demonstrations of the latest in hospitality technology equipment, products and services allow them to compare cost and quality.

Conference information is available on the HITEC web site and the HFTP web site. Companies interested in attending or exhibiting should contact the HITEC Exposition Department at 800-448-3239 or 1-512-249-5333.

Based in Austin, Texas, HFTP is the professional association for financial and IT personnel working in hotels, resorts, clubs, casinos, restaurants, and other hospitality-related businesses. The association provides continuing education and networking opportunities to more than 4,000 members around the world. 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 Hospitality Accountants.

HFTP has served the hospitality industry since 1952.

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Jackie Sartor
512-249-5333
HFTP