HITEC 2024 Super Session to Address Payment Security with Industry Experts and a Fraud Specialist from the Banking Industry

The upcoming HITEC 2024 conference will spotlight a crucial educational panel discussion titled “Payment Security in a Changing Global Landscape – Club and Hotel Operations.” This Super Session, set for Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at the Charlotte Convention Center, brings together top technology and finance leaders from the hotel and club sectors, along with a fraud specialist from the banking industry, to address contemporary challenges in payment security.

This session aims to showcase the proactive measures three prominent hospitality organizations are implementing to protect payments, bank accounts, and overall banking processes in today’s fraud-prone environment. Additionally, a banking industry fraud specialist will delve into the complexities and risks associated with various payment methods, such as checks, electronic payments, direct debits, and wire transfers. The discussion will also cover the security of payment data transmitted from enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems versus manual entry, highlighting the potential for human error.

The panel features esteemed experts:
– Michael Schubach, CHTP, CHAE, Chief Information Officer for Millennium Technology Group/Rosen Hotels & Resorts
– John Mascia, Director of Operations – Hotels at Hard Rock International
– Daniel Conti, Partner, Elevate CFO & Technology for Clubs at Jupiter Island Club
– Stacy Beard, Client Protection Executive at Bank of America

Moderating the panel will be Gayle Edwards, president of HFTP’s Mid-Florida Chapter and Vice President Managing Director of PAS (Professional Accounting Solutions).

“We are so incredibly fortunate to have this group of esteemed finance and technology experts together at HITEC,” said Edwards. “Their combined experience working in the hotel, club, and banking industries will provide attendees with a valuable look inside the current global landscape of payment security. I am looking forward to hearing what our panelists have to say about their current processes and procedures, and what they think are the biggest security challenges to come in our industry as well as how we can effectively protect our properties and guests against them.”

Session Highlights:
– Insights from leading experts in hospitality technology and finance
– Discussion on safeguarding payments and banking processes
– Exploration of current and future security challenges in the industry
– Strategies to mitigate risks associated with various payment methods

The session will take place from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET) and offers attendees the opportunity to earn 1.5 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. For further details and information on additional educational sessions, please visit the HITEC 2024 Schedule.

This session promises to be a vital resource for hospitality professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of payment security in an evolving global landscape. Attendees will gain valuable insights into effective strategies and best practices to safeguard their organizations and ensure the protection of their guests and financial assets.