
March 3, 2026
Approximately 500 people from the hospitality sector gathered at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront for the 17th Annual ROSE Awards, an event organized by the Northeast Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA).
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March 2, 2026
More than 330 students from nearly 40 high schools in Florida participated in the 25th annual ProStart Culinary Team Competition, organized by the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Educational Foundation (FRLAEF).
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March 2, 2026
Nearly 250 people attended the second annual FRLA Broward ROSE Awards at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida.
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February 15, 2026
A number of Florida hotels, restaurants, and spas have been recognized as 2026 Star Award Winners by Forbes Travel Guide.
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February 6, 2026
The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) has officially endorsed Congressman Byron Donalds in his campaign for Governor of Florida.
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January 25, 2026
Representatives from Florida’s tourism and hospitality sector gathered at the state Capitol for Florida Tourism Day to advocate for the continued support of tourism promotion.
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The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) has announced the members of its 2026 Board of Directors Executive Committee.
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December 1, 2025
Florida’s tourism industry generated $133.6 billion in economic impact in 2024, according to a new study by VISIT FLORIDA.
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November 17, 2025
Longtime Sarasota restaurateur Dick Rivera has been named the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award winner by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA).
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November 4, 2025
Heiko Dobrikow, Executive Vice President of The Las Olas Company and General Manager of The Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, has been named the 2025 Hotelier of the Year by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA).
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