4th Annual Monroe ROSE Awards • April 16, 2026 • Hawks Cay Resort Join us for the 4th Annual FRLA Monroe ROSE Awards on April 16, 2026 at Hawks Cay Resort! The ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards recognizes Monroe County Florida front line hospitality employees who demonstrate excellent customer service. These industry champions Read More
Join the FRLA Central Florida Chapter on April 16th for an informative session on utilizing AI within your hospitality business! Step into the next era of customer discovery with a high-impact seminar built for Central Florida’s hospitality leaders. This session breaks down how search is shifting from “let me Google that” to AI-generated answers, and Read More
Join the FRLA Lee Chapter on April 21, 2026, for an informative luncheon! Network with industry leaders and learn more about the Florida ProStart program. We will have a Latin-inspired cuisine prepared by Lee County High School ProStart students at the Lee County School District Main Office – Caloosahatchee Room. Don’t miss this great opportunity Read More
Save the Date! Join the FRLA Pinellas and Hillsborough Chapter on April 23rd for the 3rd Annual Reverse Hotel & Restaurant Showcase!
Happy Hour & Hors d'oeuvres! The FRLA Treasure Coast invites you to our April Hospitality Networking Event at American Icon Brewery on April 23rd! Grab a brew and make a friend or two - this is your chance to meet local professionals, share ideas, and grow your network in a laid-back atmosphere. Don’t miss out Read More
Save the Date! Join the FRLA Suncoast Chapter on April 28th at Bowlero Gulf Gate for the annual bowling tournament!
2026 Tourism Outlook: What’s Ahead for Northeast Florida Tourism Tourism remains one of Florida’s most powerful economic drivers. Celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week with FRLA at the Northeast Florida Tourism Outlook Panel. Join us on May 7, 2026, and hear from regional tourism leaders on the economic outlook for travel, visitor trends, and the Read More
Join the FRLA Palm Beach Chapter for a special evening of networking for a cause! Experience the powerful work Els for Autism is doing and how the hospitality industry can benefit. Expand your network and make connections with top industry leaders from the hospitality community. Please Bring Your Business Card for Two Free Drinks & Read More
Save the Date! Join the FRLA Space Coast Chapter for the annual Bowling Tournament at Bowlero Melbourne on May 19, 2026. More details to come!
Save the Date!! Join the FRLA Pinellas Chapter on May 21st for the annual bowling tournament at Liberty Lanes!
Save the Date! A Conversation & Luncheon with Visit Tampa Bay CEO, Santiago Corrada June 3, 2026 More details coming soon!
Hospitality Tradeshow & Networking Mixer Maximize Your Brand Visibility! View Flyer Join the FRLA Treasure Coast Chapter on June 4th for the Hospitality Tradeshow and Networking Mixer! Purchase a tabletop to showcase sample products, connect with members, and display signage. (Limited number of tables available) Enjoy Happy Hour and a buffet at Conchy Joe's Seafood. Read More
Save the Date! 2nd Annual Reverse Hotel & Restaurant Showcase Turning the Tables on Networking June 9, 2026 Carlisle Inn
Join FRLA Palm Beach for happy hour & Hors d’oeuvres at our June Hospitality Networking Social! Enjoy a fun and relaxed evening, meet amazing people in the industry, exchange ideas, and build connections—all in person. Whether you're new or a pro, come hang out, share stories, and grow your network over some great conversation. Don’t Read More
Save the Date! The 27th Annual FRLA Pinellas Hospitality Golf Classic August 10, 2026 The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club More details to follow!
FRLA’s Summit is back for our 13th annual premier Florida hospitality event. We are thrilled to partner with Results Thru Strategy, a diverse group of entrepreneurial and executive-level hospitality experts, for the fourth year in a row. 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.
Join Florida’s most influential hospitality professionals and top-level executives and expect to see powerful players such as Coca-Cola, MillerCoors, Marriott, Disney, Firehouse Subs, Sonny’s BBQ, Tony Roma’s, Loews Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, Wyndham Vacation Rentals, Tijuana Flats, Bloomin’ Brands and many more.
SAVE THE DATE The 4th Annual Suncoast ROSE Awards August 27, 2026 The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota The 4th Annual Suncoast ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards will celebrate the remarkable efforts of frontline hospitality professionals who consistently exceed expectations in delivering exceptional service. These individuals truly epitomize the unwavering commitment of the county to Read More
SAVE THE DATE The 7th Annual Pinellas ROSE Awards September 3, 2026 Sandpearl Resort Clearwater Beach The7th Annual Pinellas ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards will celebrate the remarkable efforts of frontline hospitality professionals who consistently exceed expectations in delivering exceptional service. These individuals truly epitomize the unwavering commitment of the county to Read More
Save the Date! The Hillsborough Chapter will host the 9th Annual Sporting Clay Tournament on September 14, 2026, at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays.
Details on nomination process, ticket purchases, and sponsorship opportunities coming soon!!
Save the date!! The FRLA Suncoast Chapter will host the annual Pull for Hospitality sporting clay tournament on September 21st at Knight's Trail Range. For sponsorship and registration information, contact Dannette Lynch at (727) 642-3404 or [email protected].
SAVE THE DATE The 3rd Annual Hillsborough ROSE Awards October 8, 2026 JW Marriott Tampa Water Street The 3rd Annual Hillsborough ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards will celebrate the remarkable efforts of frontline hospitality professionals who consistently exceed expectations in delivering exceptional service. These individuals truly epitomize the unwavering commitment of the Read More
ENJOY A DAY OF GOLF IN SUPPORT OF FLORIDA’S HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY Join the Palm Beach Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association for the 8th Annual David A. Burke Golf Invitational on October 8th at Breakers West Country Club. This event sells out every year! Registration and sponsorships are open! October 8, 2026 Breakers West Read More
FRLA board members, chapter presidents and representatives, past state chairs, 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.
Whether you’re an independent owner, quick-serve restaurant operator, chef, caterer, baker, bar or nightclub operator, hospital, hotel, or commercial foodservice personnel — join us November 8-9, 2023, at the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show at the Orange County Convention Center.
Learn about the hottest menu trends, state-of-the-art design and decor, the best in business education within our education programming, and hundreds of the leading vendors and purveyors dedicated to serving the restaurant & foodservice community — all under one roof.
Watch live culinary performances and listen in on discussions about how our chefs came to be. Emerging trends abound on the show floor with hundreds of exhibitors and in our exciting special events. Spark your creative appetite and celebrate your passion for the profession.
SAVE THE DATE! Monday, December 7, 2026 8 am. - 1 p.m. Join us for an exciting day of sporting clay action, networking, and friendly competition with your industry colleagues! Whether you’re a seasoned marksman or trying it for the first time, bring your team and clients for a memorable experience that builds camaraderie and Read More