Florida Takes Lead to Protect Restaurants from Black-Market Reservations

Governor DeSantis Signs FRLA Priority Bill to Stop Unauthorized Reservation Reselling   (L-R: Drew McLeod, Savour; Walt Dover; Carol Dover, FRLA; Governor Ron DeSantis; Ashley Chaney, Hayward House Bistro; Dave Read More

Florida Sets New Tourism Record: 2024 Marks Highest Annual Visitation in State History

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Latest data confirms that Florida set a new all-time annual record in 2024 with 143 million visitors—an increase of 1.7% over the previous record set in 2023. This Read More

Florida Teams Cook Up Success at National ProStart Invitational

~ Wekiva High School Places Fourth in Management Nationally, Earns Thousands in Culinary Scholarships ~     Wekiva High School Winners and Florida ProStart Leaders Celebrate Fourth Place Win at Read More

Florida Tourism Day Highlights Benefits of Tourism and Tourism Promotion

  Tallahassee, Fla. – Florida hospitality and tourism leaders, including the Florida Attractions Association, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, Florida RV Park & Campground Association, Florida Association of Museums, Destinations Read More

More than $1.6 Million in Scholarships Offered for Florida High School Students in Annual Hospitality Competitions

  Note for Media: photos available for individual schools and winning teams                                                                                                                                ORLANDO – The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Educational Foundation (FRLAEF) proudly Read More