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Visit Florida appoints Bryan Griffin as new president & CEO

July 26, 2025

Today, the VISIT FLORIDA Board of Directors confirmed Governor Ron DeSantis' recommendation of Bryan Griffin as the new President and CEO of VISIT FLORIDA.

Samantha Padgett Vice President, Government Relations General Counsel - Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association

Governor DeSantis signs bill protecting hotels from squatters

June 2, 2025

The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) has expressed approval for Governor Ron DeSantis's recent signing of Senate Bill 606, aimed at protecting hotels from nonpaying guests.

Geoff Luebkemann Senior Vice President, Service Operations - Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association

Florida acts against black-market restaurant reservations with new legislation

May 23, 2025

Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill aimed at curbing unauthorized reservation reselling in Florida's restaurant industry.

Greg Cook Secretary-treasurer & Lodging Director 2024-2025 - Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association

Florida sets new annual tourism record with over $143M visitors in 2024

May 21, 2025

Florida has achieved a new milestone in tourism, setting an all-time record with 143 million visitors in 2024.

Nick Sarra Vice Chairman - Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association

McDonald’s plans major summer hiring push alongside celebrating education program milestone

May 13, 2025

McDonald's USA has announced a significant hiring initiative for the upcoming summer, aiming to recruit up to 375,000 restaurant employees nationwide.

Olivia Hoblit Immediate Past Chair - Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association

Florida high schools achieve success at national culinary competition

May 10, 2025

The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Educational Foundation (FRLAEF) has announced the achievements of Florida teams at the 2025 National ProStart Invitational, organized by the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NRAEF).

Florida Tourism Day celebrates economic contributions of the industry statewide

April 6, 2025

Florida hospitality and tourism leaders are gathering for Florida Tourism Day, an event celebrating the state's hospitality and tourism industry as a key economic driver.

Florida high school students earn $1.6 million in scholarships through hospitality contests

March 13, 2025

The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Educational Foundation (FRLAEF) has announced the winners of its statewide high school hospitality competitions, including the ProStart Culinary Team Competition and the Hospitality & Tourism...

John Horne Chairman Of The Board - Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association

Florida honors hospitality workers with awards for outstanding service

March 13, 2025

Nearly 200 people gathered at The Henderson Beach Resort in Destin, Florida, to honor frontline hospitality employees as part of the Northwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) event.

Chuck Prather Restaurant Director, 2024-2025 - Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association

Northeast Florida hospitality workers honored at annual ROSE Awards

February 19, 2025

More than 450 individuals from the regional hospitality industry gathered at the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village for the 16th Annual ROSE Awards ceremony in St. Augustine.

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