Event Type: Chapter Events

Pinellas – 4th Annual Bowling Tournament

Join the FRLA Pinellas Chapter for the 4th Annual Bowling Tournament on October 2nd at Liberty Lanes! Let’s Strike up Some Fun!

Get ready to roll into an unforgettable afternoon because of one of our most popular events are back and better than ever! This is the perfect opportunity for team building while mingling with industry peers and colleagues. Indulge with good food, refreshing beverages and get your hands on some fabulous raffle prizes. It’s time to eat, drink, and strike up some fun because there’s absolutely no time to “SPARE”!

Bowling Registration Includes:

  • Shoe rental, ball, two games, unlimited soda, and a large pizza for each team
  • One domestic beer per player
  • Awards: 1st and 2nd Place, Team Spirit, and Best Team Attire
  • Raffles throughout the afternoon

Tournament Pricing:
Team of Five: $180
Single Bowler: $50
Spectator: $25

Register Now!

Registration Deadline: September 25, 2024

Sponsorship Opportunities:
Tournament Sponsor: $500
Opening welcome at event and reception awards ceremony, display signage with corporate logo, plus five tournament bowlers

Lane Sponsor: $350
LED display signage at sponsored lane and signage with corporate logo, plus one team of five tournament bowlers

Raffle item donations are appreciated!

EscaRosa – Meet & Greet! After Hours Happy Hour!

Join the FRLA EscaRosa Chapter on September 27, 2024, at O’Riley’s Irish Pub Downtown for a Meet & Greet Happy Hour! Mix and mingle with industry leaders and expand your network. September 15 – October 15, 2024, is Hispanic Heritage Month and we are excited to celebrate with light bites and happy hour. Register today for this FREE event!

Event Details: 

Friday, September 27, 2024
5:30  – 7:00 PM CDT
O’Riley’s Irish Pub Downtown
321 S. Palafox St., Pensacola, FL 32502

Event Cost: 

FREE!

Register Now!

 

 

Bay Chapter – Hospitality Meet & Greet

Join the FRLA Bay Chapter on September 23, 2024 for a Hospitality Meet & Greet at Gulf Coast State College – Charles Hilton Center! This event will showcase both the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) as well as the new Hospitality Program at Gulf Coast State College! Network with local businesses, destination marketing organizations, hoteliers, restaurateurs, and vendors!

Did you know September 15 – October 15, 2024, is Hispanic Heritage Month?! Come enjoy a live DJ and rhythm dancers in celebration! There will be food, beverages, guest speakers and more! Please bring your business card.

Event Details:
Monday, September 23, 2024
6:00 – 9:00 PM CDT
Gulf Coast State College (Charles Hilton Building)

Event Cost: 
FREE

Register Now!

Deadline to Register: 9/22/2024

Northeast – Bust A Clay

Join the FRLA Northeast Chapter for the annual Bust A Clay Tournament!

Whether you are a first-time participant or an expert shooter, bring your team members or clients out for a fun day of networking and team building on December 2, 2024! This event supports local ProStart Culinary Training programs throughout Northeast Florida. Don’t miss this fun opportunity to support our youth with industry peers!

Event Details:

Monday, December 2, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Jacksonville Clay Target Sports
12125 New Berlin Road Jacksonville, FL 32226

Event Schedule:

8-8:30 a.m. — Registration
8:45 a.m. —  Safety Briefing
9 a.m. —  Tournament Begins
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. — Lunch & Award Ceremony following shoot

Pricing: 

**EARLY BIRD Pricing until 9/15**
Foursome: $525
Individual: $135

Includes: Light Breakfast, Clays, Shells, Golf Cart, Lunch included
Note: you will need to provide your own equipment (shotgun)

Register Now!

 

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Presenting Sponsor – $3,000
(listed presenting sponsor on all signage, 2 teams of 4, invitation to address attendees, display product)

 SOLD – Luncheon Sponsor – $1,500
(signage, team of 4, introduction to speak, display product)

SOLD – Shell Sponsor – $1,000
(logo on shell boxes, team of 4, event signage)

 SOLD – Breakfast Sponsor – $750
(signage, team of 4, welcome guests, display product)

Supporting Sponsor – $750
(team of 4, station sign and event signage)

Turkey Shoot Sponsor – $350
(host turkey shoot, greet players during event and announce winner during program)

Refreshment Break Sponsor – $300
(greet players at the turn with refreshments that you provide)

Station Sponsor – $200
(sponsor logo displayed at station)

For More info: Contact Nicole Chapman at 904-574-2259 or nchapman@frla.org

Northeast – Qualities of a Leader

Join the FRLA Northeast Chapter for our annual Qualities of a Leader discussion.  Don’t miss this inspiring presentation on September 17, 2024 at Aloft Jacksonville Tapestry Park!  Each year the Northeast Chapter hosts this intimate discussion with a leader in the hospitality industry to learn about their steps to success and have a chance to ask questions. This year we are thrilled to have Ed Burke, Vice President of Rooms Operations at Aimbridge Hospitality!

In this engaging session, we will explore the essential traits that define effective leadership, including vision, integrity, empathy, and resilience. Ed Burke will share how his career began and discuss business and personal values that have evolved over his career and the many leadership roles he holds in the community and industry.  Whether you’re an aspiring leader or simply interested in understanding what makes a great leader, this presentation will provide valuable insights and practical tips.

Event Details: 

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Aloft Jacksonville Tapestry Park
4812 Deer Lake Drive West, Jacksonville, FL

Event Cost:
FREE

Please RSVP ASAP to ensure your spot.

Register Now! 

We look forward to your participation and an enriching discussion on the vital qualities that drive exceptional leadership.

 

More about Ed Burke:

Ed Burke began his hospitality career more than 40 years ago as a laundry attendant at the Worcester Marriott. He worked his way through positions in the rooms division with five different properties leading to a role in management.  Throughout his hotel career, Ed has served as Resident Manager, cross trained in Human Resources, Director of Operations and General Manager.  In 2014 he was promoted to VP – Rooms Operations – Select and Full Service with Aimbridge Hospitality.

 

Aimbridge Hospitality today is a leading, global hospitality company offering best-in-class hotel management services across a broad spectrum of franchised branded full service, select service, luxury hotels, destination resorts, convention centers and lifestyle hotels. Aimbridge’s premium portfolio represents over 1,500 properties in 50 states and 23 countries.

 

 

Broward – 4th Annual Reverse Hotel & Restaurant Showcase

Join the FRLA Broward Chapter for the 4th Annual Reverse Hotel & Restaurant Showcase on September 23, 2024. This event features a hospitality business exchange and networking expo to support the hospitality community. Hotels and restaurants will benefit from meeting companies with valuable products and services. FRLA allied members will meet one-on-one with hotel and restaurant leaders to explore innovative ways to collaborate. This is a unique opportunity for hospitality professionals and vendors to meet, share products and learn about services that save time and money – you don’t want to miss it!

Event Pricing:

Hotel/Restaurant FRLA Broward Members
$40 Early Bird (ends Sept. 9th); $50 Regular Pricing

Allied/Suppliers FRLA Broward Members
$150 Early Bird (ends Sept. 9th); $180 Regular Pricing

 

Register Now!

This event is exclusive to FRLA Broward Members.
Non-members please contact Rozeta Mahboubi for details.

 

Sponsorship Opportunities: 

For Broward Chapter Members only. Contact Rozeta Mahboubi at rmahboubi@frla.org or (954) 270-5814  for more info on becoming a sponsor or Chapter member. 

Presenting Sponsor – $5,000
(PowerPoint, Custom Eblast, Social Media)

Gold Sponsors – $2,500
(Podium Recognition, Custom Eblast, Social Media)

Silver Sponsors – $1,000

Bronze Sponsors – $500

Sponsorships include company name/logo on eblasts and during event plus (2) Admission Tickets to event

 

Lee Chapter – 2024 Golf Classic

FRLA Lee Chapter 2024 Golf Classic

• September 20, 2024 •
8:00 AM Player Check-in | 9:00 AM Shotgun Start
The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club
949 Sand Castle Road Sanibel, FL

 

Join the FRLA Lee Chapter for the 2024 Golf Classic! Enjoy a day of golf at the beautiful Dunes Golf and Tennis Club and sample a selection of food and beverages from FRLA members. Stay for the reception and silent auction and raffle prizes!

Become a sponsor today or promote your business with an item for the raffle and/or silent auction. Proceeds support our local ProStart and Hospitality Tourism Management programs!

Join Industry Leaders on the Green! ⛳

Registration and Sponsor Form

 

For additional questions about the tournament, please contact the FRLA Lee Regional Director, Chris Lopez, at clopez@frla.org or (239) 292-0159.

Florida Inns – Thriving Together: Operations and Marketing Strategies for Small Lodging

Thriving Together: Operations and Marketing Strategies for Small Lodging

Your Florida Inns Chapter is excited to host an in-person event in St. Augustine this August. We hope you can join us for a time to connect with fellow Florida Inns members, learn about hot topics, and take time to learn from each other during our roundtable. Join us on August 20th for an evening Meet & Greet reception followed by a full day of engaging sessions on August 21st!

Tuesday, August 2oth
5:30 p.m.
Meet and Greet
The Well Bar at The Collector Inn
42 Bridge St, St. Augustine, FL 32084
One drink will be provided by Florida Hospitality Insurance

Wednesday, August 21st 
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
All Day Workshop
Casa Monica Hotel
95 Cordova Street, St. Augustine, FL
(Valet parking is available if needed for a daily rate of $25)

Workshop Schedule:

9:30-10:00 a.m. Registration

10:00 a.m. Arrive – Welcome & Roundtable Topic Talk

10:30-11:30 a.m. Session 1: VISIT FLORIDA Marketing Update and Low-cost/No-cost Ways to Engage
Brenna Dacks, Regional Partnership Manager and Rural County Liaison with VISIT FLORIDA, will share the various ways the state’s tourism marketing corporation is promoting travel to the state. During this session, you’ll also learn how you can get a free business listing on VISITFLORIDA.com, as well as engage in other no-cost/low-cost programs that VISIT FLORIDA offers.

11:30 a.m-12:30 p.m. Lunch with time to vendor visit tabletops

12:30-1:30 p.m. Session 2: Roundtable Discussions- Hot topic solutions sharing among members

1:30-2:00 p.m. BREAK to network with owners and continue to conversations

2:00-3:30 p.m. Session 3: Insurance – Update on Florida insurance market for small properties
Hear from Thom Norush with Florida Hospitality Insurance on market trends, renewal information and the pulse of the insurance industry.   Nicole Chapman, FRLA will share insight from the Florida CFO’s office on insurance updates.

 

Event Cost:

$75 – Individual 
(This includes all day session at Casa Monica and lunch.)

$150 – Vendors
(This includes all day session at Casa Monica, lunch, and a tabletop display to engage with members.)

Click Here to Register! 

 

REMEMBER TO BOOK YOUR STAY!

Rates from member properties:

The Kenwood Inn, 38 Marine St, St. Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-2116
Rate for Aug 20 and 21
$159 Queen (single occupant); $179 King (single occupant); $35 per additional occupant
To book, call the property and ask for Pat.

The Collector Luxury Inn & Gardens, 149 Cordova St, St. Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 209-5800
Rate for Aug 20 and 21
$172- Queen; $192- King
To book, call the property and ask for Charlie.

St. Francis Inn, 279 St. George Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Reservations – 904-824-6068
Rate- 15% discount from published rate
To book, call the property and use code FLINNS

Casa de Suenos, 20 Cordova Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Reservations – 904-824-6068
Rate- 15% discount from published rate
To book, call the property and use code FLINNS

To view additional member properties in St. Augustine visit, www.florida-inns.com

 

Broward – July Networking Mixer & More

Join the Broward Chapter of FRLA to Mix and Mingle with top Hospitality Leaders! Bring your business cards and prepare for a productive evening of networking. Members and future members are welcome to attend.

Event Details: 

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach
999 N Fort Lauderdale Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304

MEMBERS: $20
FUTURE MEMBERS: $40

Register Now!

SPACE IS LIMITED. MUST REGISTER. NO WALK-INS

Sponsorship Options:
Purchase a tabletop to display products or offer samples!
Display of signage and announcements at the event

FRLA Broward Members Only
Tabletop $150
* Price includes (1) admission

Palm Beach – 2024 Holiday Celebration

Palm Beach Holiday Celebration

Thursday, December 12th, 2024
5:00-7:00 p.m.
The Boca Raton Marriott
5150 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, FL

 

Join the FRLA Palm Beach Chapter for the 2024 Holiday Celebration on December 12th! Join us as we Celebrate the Season with Top Industry Leaders from the hospitality community. Please Bring Your Business Card for Two Free Drinks & Hors d’oeuvres.

Event Pricing:
Advanced Registration Required!

FRLA Member: $45
Future Member: $55

Register Now! 

Registration Deadline: December 6, 2024

Sponsored by: