As we celebrate the Labor Day weekend, we’d like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our hospitality partners, professionals, and CFHLA members who continue to make a meaningful difference and positive impact on our local community.
Here’s to looking back with pride on what we've achieved and forward with excitement. Wishing each of you a wonderful and restful Labor Day from all of us at the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association!
Please note: The CFHLA Office will be closed on Monday, September 1 and will reopen on Tuesday, September 2.
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A Perfect Frame!
ARC Bowling Bash Benefits Adopt-A School Partners
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On Tuesday, the Allied Relations Council (ARC) hosted its 13th annual ARC Bowling Bash fundraiser at AMF Sky Lanes.
This fun-filled fundraiser was a huge success with all proceeds benefitting the CFHLA Foundation and the ARC Adopt-A-School partners, including Lockhart Elementary School, Lockhart Middle School, and Wekiva High School.
Thank you to the 180 CFHLA members who helped sell out this event and joined us in support of a great cause.
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CFHLA Office Relocation & Renovation Updates
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In case you missed it, CFHLA will be undergoing significant renovations and recreating a refreshed and modernized space to better serve our members and the entire hospitality community.
In the meantime, we are pleased to share that our office relocation is now complete! Our temporary office space is located in Suite 190, on the 1st floor of the same building - 6675 Westwood Blvd., Orlando, FL. 32821. Our office hours will remain the same, Monday - Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
We are very excited about this next chapter for CFHLA! We look forward to keeping you updated on the renovation progress and welcoming you to our new permanent office after the new year!
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Mark your calendars for the 2025 Halloween Golf Open, scheduled for Thursday, October 30th, at Orange Lake Golf.
Registration will open to VIP Members and Silver Partners next Wednesday, September 3rd, and to general Allied Members and Lodging Members on Thursday, September 4. An email will be sent when it is your turn to register.
Registration Fee: $360 / player or $1,440 per golf foursome.
For questions, please contact Kim Gordon at kim.gordon@cfhla.org.
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Thank you to our corporate sponsor:
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Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital 40th Anniversary
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The full-service medical/ surgical center has served the residents of southwest Orange County and Orlando’s growing tourist population since 1985.
We proudly celebrate this milestone with our CFHLA VIP member, Orlando Health, and look forward to many more years of partnership as they continue caring and growing with our community!
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2025 Florida Governor's Conference on Tourism
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This week, we were also proud to join tourism and hospitality professionals, allied vendors, travel experts, educational partners, and state leaders at the 2025 Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism at our CFHLA member property, OMNI Orlando at ChampionsGate.
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During the conference, we had the opportunity to welcome Bryan Griffin, the newly appointed President & CEO of VISIT FLORIDA, a CFHLA member. Bryan previously led communications for the Executive Office of the Governor, served as a national director for a prominent advocacy organization, and owned and managed both a real estate company and a craft beverage tap room in Tampa.
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Additionally, we'd like to congratulate our members, Visit Orlando and Experience Kissimmee, on being honored with a 2025 Flagler Awards including:
🥉 Websites (Bronze): Visit Orlando for the VisitOrlando.com Redesign
🥈 Integrated Marketing Campaign (Silver): Experience Kissimmee for Experience Kissimmee, Southwest Airlines & Matador “Surprised by Kissimmee”
Furthermore, Governor Ron DeSantis attended the conference and spoke about the importance of having a thriving tourism and hospitality industry in the State of Florida.
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Lastly, several of CFHLA's leaders joined many of our hospitality partners for a meeting with all of the Deans and Directors from hospitality management programs across Florida. For the past two years, CFHLA has been collaborating with these academic leaders to advance Hospitality Management as a Program of Strategic Emphasis in our state. This aligns with our CFHLA Organizational Strategic Plan, as we support our members by developing a talented, energized, and diverse workforce for tomorrow.
Thank you, VISIT FLORIDA, for inviting us to the conference this week!
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Partners in Action - Hyatt Regency Orlando / Rosemont Elementary School
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CFHLA thanks Hyatt Regency Orlando for their generous support of Rosemont Elementary School through the Adopt-A-School program.
To kick off the 2025–2026 school year, Hyatt Regency Orlando hosted Rosemont’s faculty planning day, providing lunch, a meeting room, and audio-visual support to create the perfect environment for the Rosemont team to collaborate, plan, and prepare for a successful year ahead.
Thank you, Hyatt Regency Orlando, for your continued commitment to supporting local educators and students!
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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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To nominate a future CFHLA Allied and/or Lodging Member of the Month, please CLICK HERE.
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MEET THE SILVER PARTNER MEMBER
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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.
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