Join the FRLA Palm Beach Chapter on March 28th for an evening of FUN networking at Fun Depot! Mix and mingle with industry leaders. This is a great opportunity to expand your network!
*Please bring your business card for two free drinks & hors d’ oeuvres.*
Event Details:
Thursday, March 28, 2024
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Fun Depot
2003 10th Ave. N, Lake Worth, FL
Event Pricing:
FRLA Members: $20
Future Members $30
There will be raffle prizes!
Registration Deadline: March 21, 2024
The ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards recognizes Monroe County frontline hospitality employees who demonstrate excellent customer service. These industry champions showcase the region’s commitment to creating an extraordinary visitor experience.
ROSE Award Nominees Must Meet These Requirements:
For further information, contact FRLA South Florida Regional Director, Lynne Hernandez at 305-710-3962 or [email protected]. To view, download, or print the event flyer, click here.
Join us for a special Polynesian evening as the Chapter installs the 2024 Officers & Board of Directors of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association’s Pinellas Chapter. Why Polynesian? Their relevance to the beauty of the sea (Gulf of Mexico in this instance) is a reflection that is similar to what this Chapter and its Board represent – an inventive spirit and a dedicated commitment to family and community. This casual evening will celebrate the past year with the Chapter’s accomplishments and introduce the plans for 2024.
*With Special Guest Speaker, Kim Goddard, Founder, Proper Protocol Inc.*
Event Details:
Thursday, February 1, 2024
6:00 – 8:00 PM Reception, Dinner, & Program (6:45 PM Dinner Start)
Bilmar Beach Resort – Waves, 10650 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island
Event Pricing:
$49 – Individual Tickets
$365 – Reserved Table of 8
• Enjoy live music, one complimentary drink, passed appetizers, and dinner with a champagne toast. Cash bar will be available! •
Sponsorship Opportunities:
$150 – Reception Sponsor
$300 – Dinner Sponsor
Deadline to Purchase: January 29, 2024
Join the FRLA Miami-Dade Chapter for a fantastic in-person event at the Four Seasons Hotel Miami on Brickell Avenue in beautiful Miami, FL, USA. We are excited to celebrate the winter season and install our new officers and board members for 2024. This event promises to be a memorable occasion filled with great company, delicious food, and lively networking plus fabulous prizes! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with industry professionals and enjoy a wonderful evening in the heart of Miami. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable celebration!
Event Details:
Thursday, January 18, 2024
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Four Seasons Brickell, 1435 Brickell Ave., Miami
Event Pricing:
FRLA Members: $25
FRLA Non-members: $45
Please join your FRLA Northeast Chapter as we mix and mingle to kick off 2024! Join us to kick off the new year, mix and mingle with our 2024 Board of Directors. We will highlight chapter updates for 2024 along with a casual networking reception. The event will begin with the 2024 Board Installation ceremony. To view the listing of the 2024 Board of Directors visit, https://frla.org/chapters/northeast/
Event Details:
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
4:30-6:00 PM
Burrito Gallery Brooklyn Station, 90 Riverside Ave #601, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Event Pricing:
Cost: Member: $30
Future Members: $40
Includes one drink ticket for beer or wine, cash bar available, in addition to appetizers
We’re excited to present to you 2024 Florida Tourism Days: Seven Days of Sunshine, running January 31 through February 6. Get ready to be a part of something extraordinary at the Florida State Capitol! Tourism Day is back and better than ever before – crossing over seven days, anchored by the tourism and hospitality associations that fight day in and day out for the top industry in Florida! We are the lifeblood of Florida’s economy, and your presence in Tallahassee speaks volumes about the strength and significance of our industry. During Florida Tourism Days, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with legislative leaders and connect with policymakers to advocate for the issues that directly impact your business and keep our industry thriving.
The year will feature two physical days of advocacy at the Capitol and a social media campaign highlighting the critical role we all play in supporting and promoting Florida tourism, the state’s economic engine. We kick off the week on January 31 with the tourism and DMO associations’ advocacy day at the State Capitol and conclude on February 6 with the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) Day at the Capitol. Each day we will also feature one of the partners within the partnership for Florida tourism and the role our members play in the success of our industry. This page is dedicated to details for the February 6 concluding event. For questions about January 31 event details, please contact our friends at Destinations Florida.
Make sure you are present for influential speakers, networking, advocacy, and the opportunity to make a difference for tourism and hospitality. Together, we are #HospitalityStrong! Register today and be a part of the movement!
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
DoubleTree by Hilton
101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Due to capacity restrictions, registration for Tourism Day is limited this year. Please speak with your Regional Director for further details.
If you have any questions about the event, please do not hesitate to reach out to Heather Campbell at [email protected] or Samantha Padgett at [email protected]. If you have questions about hotel accommodations, please reach out to Ashley Gholston at [email protected].
Join the FRLA Monroe Chapter for a memorable evening of meeting and mingling with the 2024 Officers and Board members! We’re excited to kick off the New Year with a cocktail reception honoring our 2024 Officers and Board. The Honorable Holly Merrill Raschein, Mayor of Monroe County, will conduct the installation. Enjoy complimentary cocktails and light bites plus door prizes. We can’t wait to see you!
Event Details:
Thursday, February 1, 2024
5:30 – 7:30 PM
The Marker Key West
200 William Street, Key West
The Honorable Holly Merrill Raschein
$10 Donation – Reserve your spot now!
Thank you to our event host:
Join the FRLA Treasure Coast Chapter on February 27th for Happy Hour & Hors d’oeuvres at The Grille in Hobe Sound! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow professionals in the hospitality industry and expand your network. Whether you are a hotelier, restaurateur, or tourism enthusiast, this event is perfect for you. Enjoy great conversations, delicious food, and refreshing drinks while building valuable connections.
Please bring your business card for two free drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
EVENT DETAILS:
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
5:00 – 7:00 PM
The Grille Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
📍10431 SE Federal Highway Hobe Sound, FL 33455
FRLA Members – $20
Future Members – $25
Registration is required!
*Deadline to Register is February 22, 2024*
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In Partnership with:
Please join the FRLA Northeast Chapter for our annual THE PLAYERS Championship & Golf Tourism Update. We will hear from Lee Smith, Executive Director of THE PLAYERS Championship, about what they are planning and expecting for the 2024 tournament that will be held March 12-17, 2024. David Reese with Florida’s First Coast of Golf will also share a golf tourism outlook and update.
Event Details:
📅Thursday, January 18, 2024
⏰9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
📍Sawgrass Marriott | 1000 Tournament Players Club Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Room: Ballroom Champions BC
Event Program:
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. – Networking
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. – THE PLAYERS and Q&A
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Updates from FFCOG and Q&A
Event Pricing:
FREE! *Pre-registration Required*
About the Speaker:
Lee Smith is the Executive Director of THE PLAYERS Championship. In his role as Executive Director of THE PLAYERS, Lee oversees all aspects of the PGA TOUR’s flagship event, from sales, marketing and operations to community and charitable outreach and support. In addition, he leads THE PLAYERS Council, an association of corporate and community leaders who share THE PLAYERS’ commitment to economic growth and development. Lee joined THE PLAYERS team in 2023, and prior to that served as the General Manager at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, New Jersey, a property managed by the PGA TOUR, where he was instrumental in helping the PGA TOUR contest THE NORTHERN TRUST in 2019 and 2021.
Join the FRLA Central Florida Chapter at an exclusive member breakfast featuring two industry powerhouses on January 16th! This gathering is not just a meeting but a monumental event in the industry’s calendar. You will get the opportunity to engage with hospitality leaders, gain cutting-edge insights, and be part of critical discussions shaping our sector.
Agenda:
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM – Registration, Breakfast & Networking (Enjoy a full breakfast buffet.)
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM – Legislative Report by Sarah Nemes and Q&A
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM – State of the Industry by Roger Dow
Kick off the New Year with FRLA and industry experts! Register Today!
$35.00
*Registration Deadline: January 10, 2023*
About the Speakers:
Roger Dow is the former president and CEO of U.S. Travel Association, the Washington, D.C.-based organization representing all segments of travel in America. Dow and his team regularly confer with administration and congressional leaders to advance policies that benefit the broader travel industry. As the leading advocate in the travel sector, Dow has been instrumental in securing critical legislative victories, including pandemic relief for the travel industry and the establishment of Brand USA. His leadership in coalitions like Meetings Mean Business and Let’s Go have been pivotal in the industry’s fight against the challenges of the pandemic. A titan of the travel industry, Roger will share his invaluable insights and experiences.
Sarah Nemes is the External Affairs Manager for SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment. She will provide a comprehensive 2024 legislative update with a focus on critical topics including employment restrictions for young workers, interchange fees on sales tax, tourist development tax, and water quality issues.