The 2025 CFHLA Hospitality Tradeshow
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Last week, we invited our members and hospitality lodging professionals from across the state to join us at the 2025 CFHLA Hospitality Tradeshow at the Hilton Orlando (Thank You, Chris Mueller, General Manager).
This year’s CFHLA Hospitality Tradeshow featured more than 700 registered lodging professionals and another 200+ exhibitors in attendance. Throughout the day, our allied members had the opportunity to share more about the wide array of products and services that they are able to provide for our lodging members and the hospitality industry.
Additionally, we were thrilled to have six outstanding member properties showcase their top culinary skills and complimentary savory samples during this year’s Ultimate Chef Competition! Those Ultimate Chef competitors included: Cypress Cove Nudist Resort, Westgate Resorts, Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista/Orlando, The Inn at Celebration, Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference, and the Renaissance Orlando Resort – Disney Springs Area.
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Thank you again to all of our lodging attendees who visited throughout the day and we thank our sponsors and allied partners for their fun and engaging exhibit booths. We hope you'll join us again at the 2026 CFHLA Hospitality Tradeshow!
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Click here to check out the photos from the 2025 CFHLA Hospitality Tradeshow!
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Thank You to Our Corporate Sponsors:
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As well as our Hospitality Tradeshow Support Sponsors:
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Digital Signage
& Wifi Sponsor
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Ultimate Chef Competition Results
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Best Decorated Exhibitor Booths
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Best Exhibitor Marketing Email Campaign
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Visit Orlando Shares Industry Insights at
Vacation Ownership Council Meeting
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During this week's Vacation Ownership Council meeting, Maria Henson of Visit Orlando provided an update on the state of the Orlando travel industry,
recapping the 2024-year end results, updates for 2025, and current projected forecasts for 2026.
CFHLA extends a sincere thank you to Ray Miller and Las Palmeras by Hilton Grand Vacations for graciously hosting this important meeting with our regional vacation ownership properties.
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We also appreciate our 2025 Vacation Ownership Council sponsors, Clean Tec Outsourcing and Sunbrite Outdoor Furniture, for their generous support.
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CFHLA Members Lead the Seminole County Tourism Improvement District Advisory Board (SCTID)
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Last week, the seven-member Seminole County Tourism Improvement District (TID) advisory board met for the first time since its inception back in May. The Seminole County TID advisory board will oversee the dedicated funding mechanism and ensure that the funds collected are invested strategically, as we strengthen Seminole County’s position as a premier sports tourism destination.
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We are proud to share that all seven members who were appointed to this Advisory Board are active members of CFHLA — a strong testament to the leadership, partnership, and expertise that our membership brings to Seminole County's hospitality industry.
Please join us in congratulating the current Seminole County TID Advisory Board Members (All CFHLA Members) and thanking them for their leadership, including:
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After a nearly two and half years of hard work and outstanding service to CFHLA, our Events Coordinator Faith Moore has decided to take on a new opportunity and today will be her final day at the association. Faith has been a tremendous member of the team, and she will be moving out of state to Charlotte, NC to take a new role with the International Coaching Association as a Meetings Manager.
We are very proud of Faith’s professional growth throughout her tenure at CFHLA, and we are excited to see her career continue to advance within meetings planning segment of our industry! Please join us in wishing her continued success on her next adventure!
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ICYMI - Frank Santos, Chief Executive Officer of Rosen Hotels & Resorts, addressed the recent audit of Visit Orlando in a recent Orlando Sentinel commentary.
Thank you Frank for your response and please read his full commentary here.
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Visit Orlando Magical Dining:
A Culinary Celebration Begins!
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The highly anticipated Visit Orlando Magical Dining event kicks off today, and will last until Tuesday, September 30th.
This annual tradition, now in its 20th year, invites locals and visitors alike to embark on a culinary journey through Central Florida's finest restaurants. It also showcases the creativity and passion of Orlando’s top chefs, offering specially curated three-course dinners at an exceptional value. Participating restaurants across the region will present prix-fixe menus for just $40 or $60, allowing diners to explore new flavors and support the local dining scene.
Beyond the exquisite dining experiences, several of our CFHLA Hotels are also participating in Magical Nights, which features offers from top Orlando hotels and resorts.
Don’t miss this chance to experience Orlando’s culinary excellence and an overnight stay, while contributing to a greater cause that enriches the lives of those in need!
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Partners in Action - The Celeste Hotel
Supports Riverdale Elementary
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Recently, the Celeste team hosted a donation drive to help prepare students and teachers for the new school year, while also providing coffee for the school’s staff as a warm welcome back.
Their generosity and commitment to supporting education are making a meaningful difference for the Riverdale community.
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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 MEMBERS
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Ferran Services not only services the HVAC industry, but we also extend out to the construction industry, duct insulation, electrical and plumbing trade. We strive in timely service, high quality, exceptional safety standards and fair prices.
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The Service Companies is the premier service provider to the hospitality, gaming, healthcare, education, and corporate catering industries. We deliver best-in-class cleaning, staffing, and managed labor services using exclusively legal, compliant labor.
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Your Future. Our Business. These four words aren’t just a catchy slogan. Not to us. They’re the sole reason we do what we do. Your hopes, your dreams, your goals for the future -- they’re our goals too. As an employer looking to complete your team with skilled workers, Pinnacle is here to guide you every step of the way. Your future is our purpose. Your future is our inspiration.
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Check out the latest hospitality employment opportunities in Central Florida.
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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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