03/07/2013 | 04:04 PM

Canadian technology scores at HITEC 2013

By Larry Mogelonsky, P. Eng.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Some 18 Canadian companies were represented at this year’s HITEC trade show held last month in Minneapolis, a record for Canadian exhibitors. Since 1994, this annual event showcases the latest in technology for the hospitality industry. Apart from the seminars, the exhibit floor offered attendees the opportunity to receive hands-on demonstrations and learn more about how technology can enhance operations and profitability.

For suppliers, HITEC provides a means of meeting current customers, as well as generating new leads. “HITEC is the ‘COMDEX’ of our industry.” noted Saar Fabrikant, CEO of B4Checkin of Halifax, “The show has paid off handsomely for us in the past, and this year has continued to show positive results.”

Elfiq Networks	Michael McCarthy, Guest-tek
Derek Yuen, ATX Networks	Cathy Burnside, PrinterOn
Michael Serour (left) and Bojan Saric, Verdant Environmental Technologies Inc.	Richard Haubrich, Display Systems International Inc.
Kai Meisen (left) and Tom Ceh, Vecima Networks.	Nicole Ayer, Squirrel Systems

Warren Dehan, Audrey MacRae, Northwind Maestro PMS	Saar Fabrikant, Beth Hamilton, Greg Thomson, B4Checkin
Claude Senechal, Samuel Schmidt, Sylvain Boudreau, Intello	Brent Fretwell, RSI-RoomKey PMS
Sandra Kaczor, Duncan Field, Sarah Lough, ResortSuite	Kyle Zwaagstra, Axxess Industries Inc.
Mike Berezowski, Frank Verhagen, WebRezPro PMS	Paul Gillard, Jonas Software

Mark your calendars for HITEC 2014, which will be held in Los Angeles from June 23-26.