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August 1, 2025 |
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Last Chance to Register: A Game-Changing Experience Awaits at |
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Last Chance to register for the largest regional hospitality tradeshow in the Southeast! This year's theme: Level Up – Hospitality Meets Arcade Gaming, with inspiration from the immersive worlds of Mario Kart™ and Universal’s Epic Universe!
With more than 200 exhibitors, 700+ anticipated attendees, and the high-energy Ultimate Chef Competition live on the tradeshow floor, this CFHLA event is packed with power-ups🍴🔋
🎮 Get ready to press start on next-level networking and innovation at The Hospitality Tradeshow!
🗓️ Tuesday, August 5, 2025 6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando, FL 32819
🆓 Registration is FREE for all lodging/hotel professionals and includes complimentary self-parking and free light bites provided by the Ultimate Chef Competition participants. Register NOW and bring your team! |
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Partners in Action - SimpleFire supports Roberto Clemente Middle School |
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CFHLA thanks SimpleFire for their outstanding partnership with Roberto Clemente Middle School through our Adopt-A-School program. To show appreciation for the school’s dedicated staff, SimpleFire hosted a special breakfast celebration, complete with raffle giveaways, including hotel certificates at the end of the school year.
The SimpleFire team’s enthusiasm and support reflect their genuine commitment to the school community, and CFHLA is proud to celebrate this meaningful partnership! |
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U.S. News & World Report ranks AdventHealth Orlando #1 in Florida & One of the Top 20 Hospitals in the Nation |
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Congratulations to our proud CFHLA VIP Member, AdventHealth Orlando, on being ranked #1 in Florida and one of the Top 20 hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report!
Additionally, with over 34,000 team members AdventHealth Orlando was recognized for excellence in 11 specialties and 22 high-performing procedures.
We’re thrilled to celebrate this incredible achievement and AdventHealth is a big part of our economic success as a region. By helping to ensure residents and traveling guests have access to world-class care close to home, you've helped fuel a stronger, healthier future for all who live, work and play within our region.
Thank you for leading with excellence and compassion — your impact reaches far beyond health care! |
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Straight A’s & Bright Futures: Seminole County State of Our Schools |
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Earlier this week, CFHLA was proud to attend the Seminole County State of Our Schools Address, hosted by our partner the Seminole County Chamber at the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary.
Superintendent Serita D. Beamon celebrated the incredible achievements of Seminole County Public Schools over the past year, including:
Keep up the great work and CFHLA remains dedicated to continuing our support for Seminole County educators and students through our Adopt-A-School and High School Outreach programs! |
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Orlando City Wins Prestigious Golden Matrix Award for Best Overall Soccer Production |
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This award highlights the artistic, entertainment, and technical quality of their matchday programming and reflects Orlando City SC’s continued commitment to providing a best-in-class fan experience at Inter&Co Stadium.
Congratulations Orlando City SC on this much deserved award! |
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The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) Continues to Thrive as a Global Leader in Events |
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Did you know that from April to June, our CFHLA partner, the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), hosted 54 events, welcomed over 440,000 attendees and generated an estimated $1 billion in economic impact for Central Florida?
This was an incredible impact for our community and the key highlights included:
Looking ahead, the OCCC’s Grand Concourse Expansion remains a top priority, with groundbreaking set for December 2025 and construction anticipated to start in early 2026. This investment will ensure the OCCC remains competitive as a global leader in meetings and events. |
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MEMBERS OF THE MONTH |
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Meet our August Members of the Month |
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CFHLA is proud to recognize our August Lodging Member of the Month, Katerina Templo, General Manager for Hampton Inn & Suites Clermont. We are grateful for Katerina's leadership on the CFHLA Board of Directors and her willingness to help serve as the Vice Chair of the Membership Committee this year. We are currently at 99.85% of our annual membership goal and we couldn’t have gotten there without Katerina's help and support!
Moreover, we are also proud to recognize our August Allied Member of the Month, Bonnie Marshall, Client Relations Manager for Juniper Landscaping. CFHLA is extremely grateful for Bonnie's outstanding involvement and longstanding support as a Silver Partner Member of CFHLA! We also appreciate her continued contributions to so many of CFHLA’s committees and Councils throughout the years, including the Engineers Council this year. Plus, we appreciate Bonnie's continued support of our annual signature events and community-wide initiatives.
Congratulations again Katerina and Bonnie! |
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Katerina Templo |
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Bonnie Marshall |
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To nominate a future CFHLA Allied and/or Lodging Member of the Month, please CLICK HERE. |
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MEET THE VIP |
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Did You Know... GFEC (Greater Florida Electrical Contractors) has been keeping Florida wired for 20 years! Proudly women-owned, we’ve built a reputation for delivering top-tier electrical solutions - whether it’s major commercial projects, routine maintenance, or handling emergency electrical issues when businesses need us most. From powering up new buildings to getting the lights back on in a crisis, we’re always ready to make it happen. Here’s to 20 years of expertise, innovation, and getting the job done right - day or night.
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IN THE NEWS |
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The Hospitality Tradeshow returns to Orlando - Travel And Tour World
CFHLA mentioned in article regarding VISIT FLORIDA Board - ITTN
CFHLA mentioned in Positively Osceola - Positively Osceola
CFHLA mentioned in PR Newswire - PR Newswire
CFHLA mentioned in hospitalitynet - hospitalitynet
CFHLA mentioned in West Orlando News - West Orlando News |
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JOB OPENINGS |
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Check out the latest hospitality employment opportunities in Central Florida. |
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CONNECT WITH CFHLA |
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About CFHLA
The mission of the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association is to represent the Central Florida Hospitality Industry, by setting the standard of excellence through advocacy, collaboration, education, recognition, and service. |