[Jacksonville, Fla] The Northeast Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) is seeking nominations for the 11th Annual ROSE Awards. The ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards honor hospitality champions in the Northeast Florida region who are dedicated to excellent customer service. These are the employees who make guests’ experiences smooth and seamless Read More
[Tallahassee, Fla.] The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) today announced the launch of the first state-wide special interest chapter, the Florida Inns Chapter. This new group was formed as a result of a merge with the Florida Bed and Breakfast Inns (FBBI), an organization of 45 tight-knit innkeepers from around the state. Since 2015, Read More
Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 19-12 regarding the protection of water and the environment in Florida. The actions that will be taken as a result of the order are intended to have a positive impact on water quality As one of the first Executive Orders signed by the new governor, this action underscores Read More
On January 1, 2019, the Collier Chapter of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) officially merged with the Collier County Lodging & Tourism Alliance (CCLTA). With the merger, the membership of the FRLA Collier Chapter grows to nearly 200 hotels, restaurants, attractions, and allied members. The entire CCLTA board of directors will remain on Read More
Carol Dover, FRLA’s CEO/President, was selected by the Miami Herald as one of Florida’s 50 Influencers and has offered her opinion on a wide variety of topics leading up to the 2018 midterm elections. On Nov. 3, the Herald published a capstone piece with advice to Florida’s next governor from the Influencers. Check out what Read More