Join the Forgotten Coast chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) for an evening of networking. Mix and mingle with restaurants, hotels and allied members and enjoy hors d'oeuvres, spirits, wine and music. Support your fellow Hospitality Leaders and build connections in your community. Learn about FRLA's positive impact on the hospitality industry Read More
Join the Palm Beach Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association for Happy Hour & Hors d'oeuvres on Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.. Event Details FRLA Members: $20/Future Members $30 There will be raffle prizes and great networking with Top Industry Leaders from the hospitality community. Please Bring Your Business Card for Read More
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 & Read More
Bring your team and join us while engaging in this FREE high energy, interactive workshop focusing on team building and retention. By completing an in-person assessment, you and your co-workers will gain a heightened self-awareness of your individual communication techniques, as well as a better understanding of others. Come ready to have some fun and Read More
The Florida Legislature has passed and Governor DeSantis has signed a tort reform bill that will have significant impacts on tort litigation in the state. HB 837 will take effect upon becoming law. The main objectives of the changes are to eliminate inflated or “phantom” damages and limit the number of frivolous lawsuits. This webinar will discuss each category of changes including statute of limitations, comparative negligence, and damage transparency. This bill’s provisions will bring balance and transparency to tort litigation in Florida that is long overdue and will be beneficial to business defendants who are often targets of frivolous lawsuits.
HAWKS CAY RESORT & FRLA MONROE PRESENTS JIM KNIGHT! Culture That Rocks: How to Amp Up and Revolutionize Company Culture This high-energy keynote presentation focuses on individuals, departments, and entire companies who are charged with creating, maintaining, and revolutionizing an organizational culture. The program delves into every area of a company’s environment and reveals realistic solutions for systemic change. Read More
Celebrate the Kickoff of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association's EscaRosa Chapter! Come enjoy the music of Classic June while sampling the great food served at O'Riley's Irish Pub! Members of the FRLA and non-members are invited to attend this FREE event. (Cash Bar) Come participate in the raffles for great giveaways. Meet new and Read More
Re-Imagining Your Positive Workforce Culture to Improve Retention, Engagement, and Service Levels Immediately Join FRLA’s Hillsborough and Pinellas Chapters and international Author/Speaker Andy Masters in this timely and entertaining program which illustrates inexpensive ways to create a positive working environment, while sharing success stories of how other organizations have RE-ENERGIZED their culture in our new Read More
Re-Imagining Your Positive Workforce Culture to Improve Retention, Engagement, and Service Levels Immediately Join FRLA’s Suncoast Chapter and international Author/Speaker Andy Masters in this timely and entertaining program which illustrates inexpensive ways to create a positive working environment, while sharing success stories of how other organizations have RE-ENERGIZED their culture in our new “post-pandemic” work Read More
6th Annual Luncheon with the Chairman The FRLA Space Coast Chapter is pleased to present FRLA Chairman and Owner of Anna Maria Oyster Bars, Bradenton and Cafe L'Europe, John Horne, for its signature luncheon event. We are honored to have the FRLA Chairman discuss his start in the industry, his business philosophies establishing a great Read More
The Monroe Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association is excited to announce our first annual ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards to recognize Monroe County front line hospitality employees who demonstrate excellent customer service. These industry champions showcase the region’s commitment to creating an extraordinary visitor experience. Event Flyer with Nominees Event Details Read More
Enjoy a day of sampling craft beer from more than 30 breweries on Saturday, April 22, from 12:00-4:00pm at the Fishermen's Village, Punta Gorda.Proceeds from the event will help support our local ProStart/Culinary schools and students with scholarships, classroom supplies and equipment. Pre-Sale Individual Tickets are $40/each. Day Of Individual Tickets will be $50/each. Please Read More
Join us for this FREE interactive workshop to discuss the state of our customer service skills and how we can improve our service to guests. During the workshop, we will highlight how customer service has changed since the Pandemic, how we define customer service, share expectations from guests, and brainstorm on how we can improve Read More
Join the Palm Beach Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association for Happy Hour & Hors d'oeuvres. There will be raffle prizes and great networking with top industry leaders from the hospitality & arts community. Please Bring Your Business Card for Two Free Drinks & Hors d’oeuvres. Event Pricing FRLA Members: $20 Future Members Read More
The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Bay Chapter is back and, with Gulf Coast State College, we invite you to join us on this beautiful spring evening. The Charles Hilton Center for Advanced Technology and Hospitality Management is the spotlight for this celebratory event. Join us on the rooftop of the Charles Hilton Center for Read More
Join the Treasure Coast Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association for Happy Hour & Hors d’oeuvres. There will be raffle prizes and great networking with top industry leaders from the hospitality community. Please Bring Your Business Card for Two Free Drinks (Beer/Wine) & Hors d’oeuvres. Event Pricing Members: $20 Future Members: $25 Register Read More
Join the Miami-Dade Chapter of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association April 27 from 5 - 7 pm at the beautiful Ritz- Carlton for cocktails, lite bites, and raffle prizes. There will be fun engaging networking with our 42-member board and other top hospitality leaders! Come early and enjoy the presentation by Zenith on protecting Read More
Join the Broward Chapter of FRLA for the Excellence in Education Breakfast Awards on Monday, May 01, 2023, 8:30 AM, at the Renaissance West Fort Lauderdale.
Presentations from the Wage Hour Division on FLSA requirements for the hospitality industry including hotels, motels, staffing agencies, and more.
Join the Palm Beach Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association for Happy Hour & Hors d’oeuvres. There will be raffle prizes and great networking with top industry leaders from the hospitality community. Please bring your business card for two free drinks & hors d’oeuvres. Event Pricing FRLA Members: $20 Future Members $30 Register Read More
Coming off a week of National Travel & Tourism celebrations, join FRLA for our free annual Northeast Florida Tourism Outlook! Florida has seen record-breaking visitor numbers. Florida's tourism industry was responsible for welcoming 137.6 million visitors in 2022, the highest number of visitors in the state’s history. This represents a 12.9% increase over 2021 and Read More
TURNING THE TABLES ON NETWORKING Reverse Hotel & Restaurant Showcase Our Reverse Showcase is a networking event with a twist. FRLA’s Pinellas and Hillsborough Chapters are turning the tables and giving our Allied members the opportunity to market their services and products directly to the management of hotels and restaurants! They will benefit from Read More
Join us for happy hour & hors d'oeuvres at our June hospitality networking mixer at the beautiful Kimpton Vero Beach. Thursday, June 1, 2023, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa 3500 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL 32963 Event pricing: Members: $20 Future Members: $25 Please bring your business card for two Read More
Receive an overview of what the new law requires, learn how your business can plan to comply and the potential consequences for noncompliance.
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.
Join the FRLA Northeast Chapter for our monthly educational meeting. As we continue to recruit to bring staffing levels back, our industry looks to grow our managers into leaders. We will interview a panel of industry leaders who will share their experience and ideas. Following the discussion, we will break into small groups with panel Read More
Join the Palm Beach Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association for Happy Hour & Hors d’oeuvres. There will be raffle prizes and great networking with top industry leaders from the hospitality community. Please bring your business card for two free drinks & hors d’oeuvres. Advanced Registration is required! Deadline: Thursday, June 15, 2023 Read More
Join the Broward Chapter of FRLA to mix and mingle with top hospitality leaders at the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort (9th Floor)! Bring your business cards and prepare for a productive evening of networking. Members and future members are welcome to attend. Event Details: MEMBERS: $20 FUTURE MEMBERS: $30 SPACE IS LIMITED. MUST REGISTER. NO Read More
Join the FRLA Lee Chapter on June 29th at Fort Myers Brewing Company to hear from Tamara Pigott, Executive Director of the Lee County Visitors and Convention Bureau. Tamara will report on Hurricane Ian recovery and the outlook for the rest of 2023 and 2024. Food trucks, cold beer, and networking will follow! Event Pricing: Read More
