First Board Meeting of the Year and After Hours
|
This week, CFHLA was excited to kick off the new year with our first Board of Directors Meeting and After Hours reception at our VIP Member, Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital.
We'd like to thank our CFHLA VIP member Clean Tec Outsourcing for sponsoring the February Board of Directors Meeting and Allen Johnson with the City of Orlando Venues for updating our Board Members on their upcoming events and vision for the future.
Immediately following the CFHLA Board of Directors Meeting, more than 240 CFHLA Lodging and Allied Members joined us for our first After Hours Networking Reception of the year. This networking reception, proudly sponsored by Three Lions Upholstery, included outstanding food prepared by Orlando Health's culinary experts and created an opportunity for our members to seek opportunities to do business with other members.
We look forward to hosting many more networking opportunities such as this one, throughout the year!
|
St. Patrick's Day Golf Open Registrations Open
|
Registration for the St. Patrick’s Day Golf Open is now available!
Join us on Friday, March 13th at ChampionsGate Golf Club for a day of golf, networking and fun with our hole sponsors.
New to this year, we are hosting the outing on two courses, allowing us to increase the number of golfers. We hope to see you there!
|
Florida Citrus Sports 80th Anniversary
|
Congratulations to Florida Citrus Sports on 80 years of extraordinary impact and leadership within our Central Florida community! From driving economic growth to our destination, creating jobs and showcasing our community on the national stage, your legacy runs deep. But beyond the signature events, FCS’s commitment to the betterment of our community - especially the transformational work in Parramore through LIFT Orlando – has made a lasting difference.
Congratulations on this milestone and cheers to the next 80 more! Thank you for all you do for the hospitality and tourism industry and our region!
|
Don't Miss this Week's Insider Newsletter!
|
If you want to stay ahead of the curve on the latest developments with the Florida Legislative Session and what’s happening in Central Florida government and politics, the Insider newsletter is a must-read. The Insider delivers clear, timely updates on policy decisions, power shifts, and stories shaping public life. From debates around policies like the Tourist Development Tax to recent campaign updates and political trends, the Insider will help you better understand not just what’s happening, but why it matters. The Insider is emailed out in monthly standard editions, and weekly special editions during the Florida Legislative Session, and you can check it out here to make it part of your routine to stay informed, confident, and in the know.
Insider Preview: Week 4 of the Florida Legislative Session is coming to a close, and with it some important Session milestones. The Senate and House budget subcommittees were scheduled to release their respective budget proposals this week, however both chambers released public statements regarding a delay in those releases until week 5, signaling that they are still out of sync on the numbers as well as highlighting the lingering of 2025 budget process tensions between the two chambers. Additionally, many bills have not been heard in their first committee of reference, making it exceedingly difficult for them to move through the process in a timely manner for them to pass, with only a few weeks left for committees to meet to consider policy bills. More to come in our next edition on Monday!
|
Supporting Tomorrow's Hospitality Leaders at Jones High School
|
CFHLA is proud to recognize the Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando for their continued partnership with Jones High School through our Adopt-A-School Program. Their team recently met with the school’s new culinary teacher, Ms. Todman, who brings an impressive background in Food and Beverage and a genuine passion for teaching her students. This meeting was especially important in laying the foundation for a strong, collaborative relationship that will directly enhance real-world learning opportunities for students.
During the discussion, they explored a variety of opportunities, including a field trip to the hotel, engaging the Executive Chef and Pastry Chef to assist with teaching culinary techniques, providing table etiquette instruction, and identifying any equipment replacements that may be needed. They also reviewed scholarship opportunities specifically for culinary students through the ACF (Athlete Connection Foundation), as well as CFHLA Foundation’s Hospitality Student Scholarships. Thank you to the Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando for identifying meaningful avenues to support high school students with an interest in hospitality!
|
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR
MEMBERS OF THE MONTH
|
Please join us in congratulating Ray Miller, General Manager, Las Palmeras by Hilton Grand Vacations, on being recognized as our February Lodging Member of the Month. Over the past year, Ray has gone above and beyond – by demonstrating his leadership and service on the Vacation Ownership Council and continued participation at all of CFHLA’s signature events. Additionally, we are very excited to now have his wealth of knowledge and professional experience on our CFHLA Board of Directors.
We also proudly recognize Hailey Bladek, Communications & Marketing Coordinator, Greenery Productions, Inc., as our February Allied Member of the Month. Hailey's outstanding involvement as a 2025 VIP Member, active participation in numerous CFHLA signature events, and dedicated time on several CFHLA committees has supported many of CFHLA’s community-wide initiatives. These contributions reflect her strong commitment to strengthening Central Florida’s hospitality industry and the work of our association.
|
We at Elevated support CFHLA due to it’s ongoing commitment for striving to have Members doing Business with Members, being a part of the Scholarship Committee, Adopt a School and involved with all areas that CFHLA is involved with. We are a Full-Service Maintenance, Modernization, and Repair Company for Elevators and Escalators.
|
Check out the latest hospitality employment opportunities in Central Florida.
|
About CFHLA
6675 Westwood Blvd #210, Orlando, FL 32821
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.
|
|
