Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association
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The Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association is the largest regional hospitality association in the United States. The membership includes nearly 80% of the more than 129,500 hotel rooms throughout the Central Florida Region, and nearly 500 "supplier" organizations that do business with the hospitality and tourism industries.
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CFHLA Honors Front Line Professionals at Golden Pineapple Awards
On Thursday, February 27th, CFHLA hosted our annual Golden Pineapple Awards dinner and celebration at the Orlando World Center Marriott.
This year, CFHLA recognized 263 “front line” employees from 67 different Central Florida lodging properties, that were nominated for each of the thirteen categories for their exemplary service and outstanding customer satisfaction throughout 2024.
Congratulations to all of our nominees and the 2025 Golden Pineapple Award Winners!
State of Hospitality & Tourism Explores Industry Trends
On Thursday, February 6, CFHLA partnered with CareerSource Central Florida and STR to host our second annual State of Hospitality & Tourism at the Caribe Royale Orlando.
With more than 350 in attendance, this regional economic forum brought together industry and community leaders, elected officials and news media for an in-depth analysis of the current economic impact, market and workforce trends (including recently updated wages, benefits, demographics, etc.), and share local forecasts for the Central Florida hospitality and tourism industry.

March Lodging Member of the Month
Mark Cartotto
Complex Director of Security and Risk Management
Caribe Royale Orlando

March Allied Member of the Month
Christina Martinez
President
Simplefire
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