As CBD and hemp-infused products make their way onto menus and behind bars, hospitality operators face unique challenges and opportunities. From infused cocktails and wellness menus to retail offerings, understanding risk management and compliance implications is critical.
Cool Connections in the Heat of Summer! Join FRLA Northeast Chapter for a jolly good time at our Christmas in July Mixer—where networking meets holiday cheer (without the sweaters). Mingle with fellow hotel and restaurant leaders, enjoy festive bites and get a mid-year boost of holiday spirit. Event Details: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 4:30-6:00 p.m. Read More
Join the FRLA Broward Chapter for an evening of networking on July 16, 2025, at the Marriott Resort Fort Lauderdale Harbor Beach! Mix and mingle with top hospitality leaders from our region. Bring your business cards and prepare for a productive evening of networking. Members and future members are welcome to attend! Event Details: Wednesday, Read More
Let's Strike Up Some Fun! Get ready to roll into an unforgettable afternoon and join the FRLA Suncoast Chapter for its Inaugural Bowling Tournament, where the fun is "strikingly" good! This is the perfect opportunity for team building while mingling with industry peers and colleagues. Indulge with good food, refreshing beverages, and get your hands Read More
The Unseen Threat: Cyber Risks in Hospitality Join the FRLA Hillsborough and Pinellas Chapters for the THIRD Hospitality Forward meeting - an exclusive tech empowerment event designed for hospitality leaders! Hospitality Forward is brought to you in collaboration with the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator. Our third meeting will expose the hidden dangers lurking in the Read More
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.
26th Annual Hospitality Golf Classic August 18, 2025 The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club 7:30 AM Registration | 8:30 AM Shotgun Start VIEW EVENT DETAILS Join the FRLA Pinellas Chapter for an unforgettable day at the 26th Annual Hospitality Golf Classic! Enjoy some sun, fun, and sand traps at the Vinoy Resort & Golf Read More
The 3rd Annual Suncoast ROSE Awards August 21, 2025 Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa Welcome to the highly anticipated 3rd Annual Suncoast R.O.S.E (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards! This illustrious occasion celebrates the remarkable efforts of front-line Hospitality professionals who consistently exceed expectations in delivering exceptional service. These individuals truly epitomize the unwavering commitment Read More
The 6th Annual Pinellas ROSE Awards August 28, 2025 Sandpearl Resort The illustrious 6th 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 curate unforgettable experiences Read More
Join the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Northeast Chapter for our annual HR Panel: Climbing the Ladder: How to Grow Your Career in Hospitality! This engaging session is designed to inspire and equip hospitality professionals at all levels with real-world strategies for career growth. Through a dynamic panel discussion and interactive breakout groups, attendees will Read More
Is Your Website Accessible to Everyone? What Every Hospitality Business MUST Know for ADA Compliance Webinar: ADA Website Compliance September 9, 2025 | 9:30 AM ET Zoom Webinar Your website is often the first point of contact and interaction that guests have with your business. Ensure it is not only welcoming but also Read More
Your website is often the first point of contact and interaction that guests have with your business. Ensure it is not only welcoming but also accessible to all and meets legal requirements. In this presentation, we’ll break down what the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires for websites, what legal risks noncompliance can create, why hospitality businesses are increasingly being targeted with lawsuits, how courts are ruling on website accessibility, and the steps you can take now to protect your business.
Join fellow hospitality leaders for a cordial roundtable discussion with members of the Miami-Dade County delegation, led by Chair Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez and Vice Chair Representative Kevin Chambliss. Enjoy a fun and engaging networking mixer overlooking the gorgeous Miami skyline following the roundtable. Complimentary cocktails | light bites | door prizes & raffles! Event Read More
Join the FRLA Palm Beach Chapter on September 10, 2025 at the beautiful Amrit Ocean Resort! Enjoy an evening of networking, hors d’oeuvres, and raffle prizes! Advanced registration is required. Please bring your business card for two free drinks and hors d'oeuvres! Event Details: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 5:00 – 7:00 PM Amrit Ocean Resort Read More
5th Annual Space Coast ROSE Awards September 11, 2025 Courtyard by Marriott Cocoa Beach Welcome to the highly anticipated 5th Annual Space Coast ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards! This illustrious occasion celebrates the remarkable efforts of front-line Hospitality professionals who consistently exceed expectations in delivering exceptional service. These individuals truly epitomize the unwavering Read More
Join the FRLA Pinellas and Hillsborough Chapters for Confetti Culture presented by Best-selling Author & Keynote Speaker, James Ferguson! James is a visionary, employee engagement expert, culture coach, and author of bestseller The Confetti Culture Playbook: How to Boost Your Team's Contribution & Impact! He specializes in building cultures where employees feel seen, heard, and Read More
Mark your calendar for September 17, 2025, and join the FRLA Treasure Coast Chapter for a networking event at Local Lanes, located at the beautiful Marriott Hutchinson Island Resort! Connect with fellow hospitality professionals, share ideas, and build relationships in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. This in-person event is a great opportunity to expand your Read More
Join the FRLA Suncoast Chapter for Confetti Culture presented by Best-selling Author & Keynote Speaker, James Ferguson! James is a visionary, employee engagement expert, culture coach, and author of bestseller The Confetti Culture Playbook: How to Boost Your Team’s Contribution & Impact! He specializes in building cultures where employees feel seen, heard, and celebrated – every single Read More
Tourism & Local Growth: Navigating the Future Together Join the FRLA Broward Chapter for an engaging discussion featuring a dynamic panel of local leaders sharing exciting updates plus a guided property tour! You'll hear firsthand about the new and sophisticated Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel, the highly anticipated expansion of the Broward County Convention Center, transformative Read More
This event has SOLD OUT! ENJOY A DAY OF GOLF IN SUPPORT OF FLORIDA’S HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY October 9, 2025 Breakers West Country Club 1550 Flagler Parkway, West Palm Beach, FL 33411 Registration & Breakfast 8 AM | Shotgun 9 AM Tournament sells out every year - Space is limited. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Title Sponsor $5,000 Read More
The 2nd Annual Hillsborough ROSE Awards October 9, 2025 Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel Welcome to the highly anticipated 2nd Annual Hillsborough ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards! This illustrious occasion celebrates the remarkable efforts of frontline Hospitality professionals who consistently exceed expectations in delivering exceptional service. These individuals truly epitomize the unwavering commitment Read More
- SIGNATURE EVENT - 14th Annual Luncheon with the Chairman Tuesday, October 14, 2025 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota - Cad'Zan Room The Suncoast Chapter is thrilled to announce the esteemed 2025 FRLA State Chairman, Nick Sarra, as the keynote speaker at this year’s annual Chairman’s luncheon. Nick Sarra is Read More
Join the FRLA Broward Chapter for an evening of networking, light bites, and fresh ideas on October 15, 2025, at the Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport at Dania Pointe! Whether you’re looking to build connections or gain insights, Hospitality Connect is the go-to gathering to stay inspired and plugged into the region’s thriving hospitality community. Members Read More
Smart AI-Driven Solutions for Hospitality with FastPulseAI Running a restaurant has become more challenging than ever—missed calls, negative reviews, staff shortages, rising costs, and more. To navigate these obstacles and elevate your operations, The FRLA EscaRosa Chapter invites you to attend our upcoming seminar, "Smart AI-Driven Solutions for Hospitality," featuring guest speakers Veronika Leal, Founder of 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.
**This event has SOLD OUT!** FRLA Miami-Dade 9th Annual Golf Tournament⛳ Monday, October 20, 2025 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM The Biltmore Hotel Golf Course 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134 Join the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Miami-Dade Chapter for our 9th Annual Golf Tournament at the iconic Biltmore Hotel and Golf Club! Read More
Please join the FRLA Space Coast Chapter for an exclusive presentation featuring Florida DBPR Secretary Melanie Griffin on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront! Secretary Griffin will share valuable insights on the licensing, regulation, and inspection processes that govern restaurants and hotels in the state of Florida. Her discourse will shed Read More
5th Annual Hoffmann Family of Companies-FRLA Golf Classic October 28, 2025 Hammock Bay Golf Club Swing for Scholarships: Supporting the Future of Hospitality Join us on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the prestigious Hammock Bay Golf Club in Naples, Florida, for a day of golf, fun, and giving back at the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Read More
Join the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Northeast Chapter for our annual Qualities of a Leader Program. Each year, FRLA spotlights an industry leader in a candid conversation about the qualities that shaped their path to success. This year, we invite you to join us for a casual discussion with Curtis Osmond as we explore Read More
A Taco Challenge for a Cause! Wednesday, October 29, 2025 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Shangri-La Springs The Lee County Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association in partnership with the Lee County School District presents the 2025 Culinary Cook-Off. Local Lee County culinary high schools will compete for this year's Culinary Cook-Off title Read More