Fall Board Meeting & Hospitality Stars of the Industry Gala

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 AGENDA

ACCOMODATIONS

REGIESTER BELOW!

Location & Accommodations:

Opal Grand Resort & Spa
10 North Ocean Blvd. Delray Beach, FL 33483
*In order to receive the group rate, you must book reservations through this dedicated group link.

 

Events:

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. 

 

 

QUESTIONS? Contact Ashley Gholston at AGholston@FRLA.org.

Golf Invitational

 

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.

 

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

 

Summit

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.

Meet Our Speakers

 

AGENDA

CLICK HERE FOR EVENT AGENDA! 

 

Accommodations

*The room block is now closed. Contact Group Reservations at 954-316-2929 and mention group code GMARK23 for any questions.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Way, Davie, FL 33314
1 Seminole Way, Davie, FL 33314

Property Maps: VIEW HERE

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.

Summer Board Meeting

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.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!

AGENDA: 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW AGENDA 

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:

CONTACT ASHLEY GHOLSTON FOR EVENT QUESTIONS. 

*MUST BE A BOARD, COMMITTEE OR COUNCIL MEMBER OR A SPONSOR TO ATTEND. 

Florida Tourism Day

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.

AGENDA:

View the full event agenda HERE.

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS:

More information to come.

QUESTIONS about the event?

Contact Nicolette Hoffman at nhoffman@frla.org for event information.

Ocala Food and Wine Festival

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.

Buy Tickets!

Download Flyer

National Restaurant Association Public Affairs Conference

 

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.

If you have questions on the conference, please email pafc@restaurant.org.

We can’t wait to see you in person!

Register Here

Agenda

* 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

Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show

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:  

🍍 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! 
 
🍍 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! 
 
🍍 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.
 
🍍 New ownership – Restaurant Events, LLC recently acquired this event along with the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York and the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo.
 
🍍 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!

REGISTER TODAY! 

We’ll see you at the Show! 

Questions? Contact:

NEW DATE: Bob Leonard Golf Classic

 

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

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

CLICK HERE FOR ROOM BLOCK!

Or, call 800-843-6664 and use the group rate FRLA GOLF for this exclusive rate!

Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
1500 Masters Blvd, Championsgate, FL. 33896

Call 800-843-6664 and use the group rate FRLA GOLF for this exclusive rate!

 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in sponsoring this event? View sponsorship opportunities HERE!
Contact Nick Lowe or Ashley Gholston for more information.

 

2021 VIP PLAYERS

CLICK HERE TO VIEW 2021 VIP PLAYERS!

 

2022 GOLF COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS

2022 GOLF COMMITTEE MEMBERS