Isaiah Wilson

Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals (HFTP) is a nonprofit association that serves as the spokes group for the finance and technology segments of the hospitality industry. The non-profit company is based in Austin, TX. Established in 1952, HFTP is headquartered in Texas, USA, with offices in other locations. HFTP offers expert networks, educational resources, career development programs, research, leadership opportunities, and conferences and events. It produces international events throughout the year, including the world's largest hospitality technology tradeshow and conference brand: HITEC. HFTP also oversees the hospitality-specific Pineapplesearch.com® and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI). The HFTP Foundation, the newly-established philanthropic arm of HFTP, assists in securing nonprofit funding for hospitality and travel industry-related research. HFTP has 61 local chapters throughout the world, enabling hospitality financial and technology professionals the chance to network and share solutions.

Part of HEI Hospitality LLC, Merritt Hospitality LLC operates hotels and resorts. The company is based in Norwalk, CT. The company was founded in 1985 by Steve Mendell, Gary Mendell, Stephen Rushmore. Anthony R. Rutledge has been the CEO of the company since 2004.

MeriStar Hospitality Corp. provides real estate investment services. Its portfolio is diversified geographically as well as by franchise and brand affiliations. The company was founded on August 3, 1988 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc. owns and operates hotels. It specializes in hotel management, development, procurement, and hotel financing. The company was founded in 1960 and is is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Noble Investment Group LLC is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 1993 by Mitesh B. Shah. Noble Investment Group LLC is headquartered in Atlanta.