This summer, the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association held a membership luncheon at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress.
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News & Business Briefs
Local Church Donates Thousands of Toys … and more News & Business Briefs
Through an anonymous donation, the Orlando South Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provided more than 8,000 toys and stuffed animals to various charitable organizations.
In Your Neighborhood
Rich Maladecki Retires … and more In Your Neighborhood!
Dr. Phillips resident Richard ”Rich” Maladecki announces his retirement as CEO/president of the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association.
Tourism
Tourism Update
Central Florida First Responders are honored with awards at the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association 2020 Patriot Day Remembrance.
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Tourism Update
While the effects of COVID-19 have been felt across the world, Central Florida’s tourism industry has also been severely impacted.
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Tourism Update: Public Servant of the Year
Each year, Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association honors an elected official for his or her dedication to enhancing Central Florida’s hospitality industry.
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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.
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Tourism Update: Charles Andrews Memorial Hospitality Award
George A. Kalogridis, president of Disney Segment Development & Enrichment for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, is the recipient of Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association’s 2019 Charles Andrews Memorial Hospitality Award.
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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.
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CFHLA Presents a Community Grant to Lift Orlando
The Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association Foundation has donated nearly $100,000 in community charitable giving to local nonprofits to date in 2019.
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Tourism Update: Teacher Academy
Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Associates holds a luncheon for the 2019 Teacher Academy participants.
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Tourism Update: Public Servant of the Year
Orange County Commissioner Betsy VanderLey is the 2018 Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association Public Servant of the Year.
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Pat Mayock Presentation: Tourism Update
Pat Mayock presents a Central Florida hotel occupancy forecast to members of the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association.
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Golden Pineapple Awards Dinner: Tourism Update
Central Florida lodging staff members are selected as the 2018 Golden Pineapple Award recipients by the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association.
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CFHLA Hospitality Gala: Tourism Update
At the Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate on Dec. 15, the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association hosted more than 1,400 members and community leaders at its annual CFHLA Hospitality Gala.
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Tourism Update: 2018 Charles Andrews Memorial Hospitality Award
The Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association recognized Phil Brown, CEO of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, as the association’s 2018 Charles Andrews Memorial Hospitality Award recipient at the CFHLA Hospitality Gala on Dec. 15.
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Charitable Donations: Tourism Update
The Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association Foundation, the charitable arm of CFHLA, offers contributions to advance tourism initiatives, youth-related causes and community advocacy.
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Adopt-A-School Kick-Off Luncheon: Tourism Update
During the 2017-18 school year, CFHLA members partnered with more than 100 Central Florida schools, providing essential school supplies, sponsoring pizza parties, mentoring students and providing meeting spaces for faculty members.
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Fallen Deputy Memorial: Tourism Update
The Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association proudly contributed $5,000 toward a touching memorial to honor the 21 heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving Orange County.
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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.
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Bowling Bash: Tourism Update
On July 19, the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association Allied Relations Council conducted the sixth annual Bowling Bash to benefit its CFHLA Adopt-A-School partner, Lockhart Elementary School.
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Tourism Update: Mayor Jacobs’ Final State of the County Address
The Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association partnered with Orange County government May 18 at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts to produce Mayor Teresa Jacobs’ final State of the County Address.
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Tourism Update: Student Scholarships and Educational Grants
At the CFHLA Gives membership luncheon held at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association Foundation distributed $240,000 in Central Florida hospitality student scholarships and educational grants.
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Tourism Update: Public Servant of the Year
On Feb. 21, the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association recognized Southwest resident and Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs as the association’s 2017 CFHLA Public Servant of the Year.