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SUMMARY:Pinellas & Hillsborough - 3rd Annual Reverse Hotel & Restaurant Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join the FRLA Pinellas and Hillsborough Chapter on May 6th for the 3rd Annual Reverse Hotel & Restaurant Showcase! \nWednesday\, May 6\, 2026 \n2:30 PM Showcase – Connect 1 on 1 (speed dating format) \n4:00 – 5:30 PM Reception (Paid attendees only) \nMarriott St. Petersburg Clearwater | 12600 Roosevelt Boulevard N St. Petersburg\, FL \n  \nHotels & Restaurants: We are excited to present a unique opportunity for Restaurant and Hotel professionals to connect with FRLA suppliers in an innovative and engaging format. We invite you to join us at the table and participate in a series of concise 4-6 minute meetings. This event is designed to facilitate meaningful exchanges of information and explore exciting opportunities\, all while streamlining your experience and reducing calls. Bring along your key department heads to maximize the benefits of one-on-one interactions with suppliers.  \nSuppliers: Establishing in-person connections is an invaluable opportunity for suppliers to showcase their services directly to the management teams of diverse restaurant and hotel properties. By engaging in focused discussions within a concise 4-6 minute format\, suppliers can affectively communicate their unique offerings and foster meaningful relationships. This face-to-face interaction not only paves the way for potential business opportunities but also cultivates a sense of trust and collaboration that is essential in the industry.  \nWho Should Attend? \nHotels/Restaurants: Owners\, and General Managers\, Directors of Operations\, Purchasing or Procurement and Directors of Marketing or Sales.  \nAllied Members: Suppliers that provide products and services to hotels\, restaurants\, tourism\, and hospitality partners. \nBenefits of the Reverse Showcase: \n\nMake professional contacts in one step\nFace-to-face introduction\nFun and fact-paced environment \nCost effective business development \nMarket awareness for your business \n\nRegistrations & Sponsorships: \nMust be a FRLA Pinellas or Hillsborough Chapter Member to Attend \nAllied Members: $145 per person \nRestaurants/Hotels: $40 per person \n  \nGold Sponsors: $800 – Company logo included on all materials with recognition during event and recognition on event screen\, welcome at opening of event\, registration site\, plus (3) admission tickets to event.  \nSilver Sponsors: $600 – Company logo included on all eblasts\, registration site and recognition during event plus (2) admission tickets to event.  \nBronze Reception Sponsors: $500 – Company logo on eblasts\, registration site and recognition during event plus (2) admission tickets to event.  \n  \nClick Here to Register!\nRegistration Deadline: 5/3/2026 \n  \nThank you to our Title Sponsor! \n \n 
URL:https://frla.org/event/pinellas-hillsborough-3rd-annual-reverse-hotel-restaurant-showcase/
LOCATION:Marriott St. Petersburg Clearwater\, 12600 Roosevelt Blvd\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hillsborough,Pinellas
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dannette Lynch":MAILTO:dannette@frla.org
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SUMMARY:Northeast Florida - 2026 Tourism Outlook
DESCRIPTION: 2026 Tourism Outlook: What’s Ahead for Northeast Florida Tourism \nTourism 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 marketing strategies driving leisure\, business\, and group travel to Northeast Florida in 2026. Learn how visitors are choosing Northeast Florida and what your hospitality business can do to align with current campaigns and initiatives to attract more guests. The discussion will also highlight ways hospitality partners can connect with the local tourism agencies\, leverage valuable resources\, and capitalize on tourism momentum in the year ahead. \nEvent Details: \nThursday\, May 7\, 2026\n9:00 AM – 10:30 AM\nDelta Hotels by Marriott Jacksonville Deerwood\n4700 Salisbury Road\nJacksonville\, FL 32256   \nPanelists:\n• Paul Beirnes\, Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau\n• Michael Corrigan\, Visit Jacksonville\n• Susan Phillips\, St. Augustine\, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau \nModerator:\nBrenna Dacks\, VISIT FLORIDA \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nFor Florida’s hospitality industry\, tourism is the lifeblood of our success. Staying ahead of travel trends and understanding where visitors are coming from is key to keeping our hotels\, restaurants\, and attractions thriving. Come gain valuable insight into the economic and tourism trends shaping our region in 2026 and learn how we can work together to keep Northeast Florida a top destination for visitors. RSVP Today!  \n  \nFREE to Register. Click Here to Sign Up!\n  \nSponsored by: \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://frla.org/event/northeast-florida-2026-tourism-outlook/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels by Marriott Jacksonville Deerwood\, 4700 Salisbury Road\, Jacksonville\, 32256\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northeast
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole Chapman":MAILTO:nchapman@frla.org
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