Category: Tourism

Tourism Update


This summer, the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association held a membership luncheon at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress.

Rich Maladecki Retires


On Feb. 26, after 23 years of service to the Central Florida hospitality industry, Rich Maladecki worked his final day as president/CEO of the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association.

Tourism Update


Central Florida First Responders are honored with awards at the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association 2020 Patriot Day Remembrance.

Tourism Update

While the effects of COVID-19 have been felt across the world, Central Florida’s tourism industry has also been severely impacted.

Tourism Update: Golden Pineapple Awards


Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association held its annual Golden Pineapple Awards Dinner at Orlando World Center Marriott to recognize front-line Central Florida lodging employees for exemplary customer service and commitment to both their team members and guests.

Memorial Bench: Tourism Update


The CFHLA Safety & Security Council proudly donated the bench for the touching memorial to honor Lt. Debra Clayton, who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the city of Orlando.

Adopt-A-School Kick-Off Luncheon


Representatives from the school districts of Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties joined Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association members for the annual Adopt-A-School Kick-Off Luncheon.

Tourism Update: Bowling Bash


The Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association Allied Relations Council conducted the eighth annual Bowling Bash to benefit its CFHLA Adopt-A-School partner Lockhart Elementary School, an Orange County public school.

Tourism Update


On July 26, the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association conducted a UCF Athletics Update membership luncheon, featuring Danny White, University of Central Florida’s vice president and director of athletics.