The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Florida Department of Health (FDOH), and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) are pleased to join efforts and host the FDA Retail Food Protection Seminar in beautiful Jacksonville, Florida. The Seminar will be held on October 23-25, 2024 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront. Room rates are $139 nightly for attendees, and $107 nightly for FDA Staff. Retail Food Program Managers, Standardization Officers, regulators, academia, and industry are encouraged to attend to learn about current and emerging food safety initiatives and network.
Event Details:
Date: October 23-25, 2024 Location: Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront,
Jacksonville, FL Cost: $250 per attendee (registration deadline is 10/8/24) Accommodations: Click Here for Room Block ($139/ nightly, cut off date is 10/1/24) Phone 1-800-222-8733 and ask for “FDA Southeast Regional Seminar” or Group Code FDA
2024 Florida Tourism Days: Now Seven Days of Sunshine!
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.
What’s new this year?
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!
FRLA Tourism Day Details:
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
DoubleTree by Hilton
101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Registration:
Due to capacity restrictions, registration for Tourism Day is limited this year. Please speak with your Regional Director for further details.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the event, please do not hesitate to reach out to Heather Campbell at hcampbell@frla.org or Samantha Padgett at spadgett@frla.org. If you have questions about hotel accommodations, please reach out to Ashley Gholston at agholston@frla.org.
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 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.
REGISTRATION
Please note: In order to register additional attendees please fill out your information and then select “register another person” upon checkout. You will need to enter the contact information for all attendees.
OCTOBER 21-23, 2024
Sunseeker Resort, Port Charlotte, FL.
Join us for the 2024 Fall Board Meeting & Hospitality Stars of the Industry Gala. 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!
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 its 12th annual premier hospitality event, August 13-15, 2024 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL. Join Florida’s most influential hospitality professionals and top-level executives for this two-day event. 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.
REGISTER TODAY!
*Note: To register more than one person fill out your contact information, select your ticket type, and then select “register another person”. You will need to enter the full contact information for all attendees. If you have a group of 8 or more please contact ajackson@frla.org to inquire about group discounts.
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE ROOM BLOCK *Room block closes on 7/31/24. Contact Group Reservations at 954-316-2929 if you have any issues with the room block.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Way, Davie, FL 33314 1 Seminole Way, Davie, FL 33314
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.
2024 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13TH
5:00PM-7:00PM: Welcome Reception- Sponsored by TECO
Entertainment provided by Bridgette Tatum, Nashville Singer Songwriter. Cocktails Provided.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14TH
7:00AM-9:00AM: Sponsor Marketplace Set-Up
9:00AM-5:00PM: Registration
9:00AM-11:30AM: Bloody Mary Bar
10:00AM-11:00AM: Breakouts Sessions
11:00AM-11:30AM: Lunch
11:30AM-1:00PM: Welcome + State of the Industry + Keynote Speaker
1:00PM-1:15PM: Get Connected! Networking Break!
1:15PM-2:15PM: Breakout Sessions
2:15PM-2:30PM: Get Connected! Networking Break!
2:30PM-3:30PM: Breakout Sessions
3:30PM-3:45PM: Get Connected! Networking Break!
3:45PM-4:15PM: Cecil B. Day Awards Presentation
4:15PM-5:15PM: Afternoon Keynote Speaker
5:15PM-7:00PM: Hospitality Happy Hour
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15TH
8:00AM-10:00AM: Breakfast & Registration
8:30AM-11:30AM: Mimosa Bar
10:00AM-11:00AM: Breakout Sessions
11:00AM-11:15AM: Get Connected! Networking Break!
11:15AM-12:15PM: Breakout Sessions
12:15PM-12:45PM: Lunch
12:45PM-1:45PM: Closing Keynote Speaker
EVENTS & ENGAGEMENT COUNCIL
CLICK HERE to view the 2024 Events & Engagement 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! If you have interest in joining the 2024 Marketing & Allied Member Council contact Ashley Jackson.
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.
