Join us for the 2023 Fall Board Meeting & Hospitality Stars of the Industry Gala at the Opal Grand Resort & Spa! This year the Fall Board Meeting and the Hospitality Stars of the Industry Gala will NOT be held in conjunction with the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show.
FRLA board members and event sponsors gather for committee meetings, legislative updates, and panel discussions. The board meeting is closed to FRLA board members, committee and council members, and sponsors. The Hospitality Stars of the Industry Gala will be held Tuesday, October 24th and is open to FRLA board members, members, event sponsors, and nominee guests. Mix and mingle with cocktails, dine with friends old and new, and celebrate with the Hospitality Stars of the Industry!
Fall Board Meeting: October 23-25, 2023
Hospitality Stars of the Industry Gala: October 24, 2023
*Fall Board Meeting tickets include entrance to the Hospitality Stars of the Industry Gala. If you are a nominee attendee there are separate gala tickets available. If your spouse or guest plan to attend the Hospitality Stars of the Industry Gala you will need to purchase a separate individual gala ticket.
FRLA’s Golf Invitational is the premier executive experience and annual fundraiser. This two-day exclusive event includes opportunities to network with top industry leaders, support FRLA programs, and play at world renowned TPC Sawgrass and TPC Dye’s Valley. All proceeds benefit FRLA programs and initiatives.
FRLA’s Summit is back for it’s 11th annual premier hospitality event. Join Florida’s most influential hospitality professionals and top-level executives. Bringing you leading industry trends, best practices, top-notch speakers and unparalleled networking, we’ve made sure there’s a seat for everyone at our table.
Leverage the secrets of success from industry leaders representing brands such as; Coca-Cola, Fat Brands, Areas USA, Beachside Hospitality Group, Boykin Management Company & More!
Register Here!
If you have a group of 8 or more please contact Ashley Jackson at ajackson@frla.org to discuss group discount options available.
Dinner Reservations: If you would like to dine on property please call in advance to Customer Care at 954-316-2900 to make reservations at Cipresso Italian, Council Oak Steaks and Seafood, and Kuro Japanese. Please tell the agent that they you with FRLA. Here is a link to available dining options if you would like to preview menus.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities for this event have closed. Contact Nick Lowe at NLowe@frla.org.
FRLA Summit 2022
Marketing & Allied Member Council
CLICK HERE to view the 2023 Marketing & Allied Member Council. This event would not be possible without the input and guidance from our council. THANK YOU for investing your time and for your continued support of the FRLA!
For event information or questions contact Ashley Gholston at agholston@frla.org or 850-224-2250 ext. 241.
FRLA board members, chapter presidents and representatives, past State chairmen, and at-large directors from large and small national restaurant and hotel chains and top independents gather for committee meetings, legislative updates, and panel discussions.
ACCOMMODATIONS: The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236, US *The room block is now closed. Please contact The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota- Reservations Department at 877-557-3089 if you are still looking for accommodations. The Westin is next door to The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota and may have rooms available too.
Check out this highlight video from the 2022 Summer Board Meeting:
Join your tourism colleagues on March 22, 2023, in Tallahassee to educate the legislature, media and all Floridians about the importance of Florida’s tourism industry. Together, let’s share the positive economic impact of tourism to Florida and to its residents as well as how crucial it is to support Florida’s No. 1 industry.
WHERE & WHEN:
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Florida State Augustus B. Turnbull Conference Center
555 West Pensacola Street, Tallahassee, FL 32306
REGISTRATION:
Due to capacity restrictions, registration for Tourism Day is limited this year. Please speak with your Regional Director for further details.
Join us November 4-6, 2022 for the Second Annual Ocala Food & Wine Festival presented by Lugano Diamonds.
The 2022 event is a celebrity-chef-led celebration featuring three days of culinary competition, beer, wine and spirits education and samples of extraordinary cuisine. The event is hosted by the multipurpose World Equestrian Center – Ocala, the largest equestrian facility in the United States.
Featured Chefs Lorena Garcia, Art Smith, Elizabeth Falkner, Esdras Ochoa, Yisus Diaz, Tim Hollingsworth, Rashad Jones
Event proceeds benefit the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association as well as other industry non-profit organizations.
The 2022 Ocala Food & Wine Festival will be a 21+ event.
Are you planning to attend the 2022 National Restaurant Show in May? Each FRLA member restaurant receives one complimentary ticket. Join IFBTA and FRLA for the “Industry Reboot Party!”
Make a difference on policy that affects your business.
Join us April 25-27, 2022, in Washington, D.C. for the National Restaurant Association Public Affairs Conference and be part of the industry’s largest grassroots lobbying event.
* Attendees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide a negative PCR or antigen test taken within 72 hours of the event. More details can be found here.
Registration is now open for the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show, taking place November 8-9 in Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center. Be sure to register with your FRLA member number to receive three free complimentary show badges as your member benefit.
We are thrilled to share with you all the new things that are happening this year, including:
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This year’s event will be co-located with the Pizza Tomorrow Summit – bringing you twice the exhibits, twice the education, and twice the special events — all with your one badge! No need to register and pay twice!
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We’ve made it easy and cost-effective for you to attend – take advantage of Super Early Bird rates at only $15 per person. That’s a steal!
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Bringing your team? Another new feature is the Team Bundle – the most cost cost-effective way to bring your team! There’s no rush – you can wait until the last minute to let us know who is coming.
With decades of proven experience in the industry, our new ownership group is committed to providing you with an enhanced experience. We’re building an event based on your feedback – and these are just a few examples! There’s so much more to come!
This November, thousands of restaurants and foodservice professionals will come together to find new products and vendors, experience interactive demonstrations and competitions, and learn trending business solutions through an expansive education program. MAKE SURE YOU ARE THERE TOO!
UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled to December 15-16, 2022!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
December 15th:
Happy Hour Welcome Reception: 6:00- 8:00 PM
December 16th:
Check-in/Breakfast Served: 7:30 AM
Announcements: 8:45 AM
Shotgun Start (Scramble Format): 9:00 AM
Play ends: 2:15 PM (all other holes will be marked as Par)
Cards in: 2:30 PM (for a chance to win)
Awards Luncheon: 2:45 PM
