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Subject: CFHLA - Tourism's Voice: Your Political Advocate - January 29, 2009
Monthly eNewsletter
January 29, 2009

Tourism's Voice
Your Political Advocate

CALL FOR ACTION:
Tourism TDT Coalition Press Conference

 

 


FRLA, in cooperation with CFHLA, is coordinating a Press Conference in Tallahassee on Tuesday, February 10th, 12:00 Noon. 

The purpose of this Press Conference is to reinforce - prior to the start of the

"Legislative Session" - the importance and integrity of the Tourist Development Tax.

CFHLA will be forwarding an official invite to all members - to attend and support this state-wide industry issue.

As a CFHLA Member, please plan to attend this public policy activity.

Remember, your voice "can make a difference."

Governor Crist Supports Tourism by Vetoing Proposed Visit Florida Cuts

Great News . . .

On Tuesday, January 27th, Florida Governor Charlie Crist vetoed the $9.9 million proposed cut from Visit Florida.

The governor vetoed a total of $90 million cuts proposed by the $2.6 billion deficit-reduction package created during the special legislative session in early January.

This veto demonstrates the Governor's support for tourism.		  

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CFHLA Meeting with Representative Dean Cannon Before Legislative Session

  CFHLA Board Members will be attending a private meeting with Rep. Dean Cannon on Friday, February 27th, 9:30am at the GrayRobinson offices in Downtown Orlando.

The purpose of this meeting - to be held the Friday before the Legislative Session - is to reinforce the value of the Tourist Development Tax for the State of Florida.

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Governmental Affairs Committee Features Lalchandani

On Wednesday, February 11th, your CFHLA GA Committee will meet with Orange County Administrator, Ajit Lalchandani.

Topics to be discussed at this gathering include the Downtown Community Venues and Commuter Rail. 

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Next CFHLA-PAC Meeting

The next CFHLA - PAC Meeting will be held at the CFHLA offices on Wednesday,
March 4th at 8:30am. 
 

If you are interested in joining or attending the CFHLA - PAC Meetings - please contact CFHLA staff member Erin Hellkamp at publicpolicy@cfhla.org. 

As you know, the purpose of the CFHLA - PAC is to interview, endorse and support the election bids of "Hospitality Friendly" candidates.

Please consider joining this important industry group.

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West Orange Chamber of Commerce Hosts Commissioner Teresa Jacobs "Roast"


Teresa Jacobs

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a “Roast” for former Orange County Commissioner Teresa Jacobs on Thursday, March 5th at Wild West in Ocoee.

CFHLA will be reserving a table at this event.

 

Importantly, CFHLA President Rich Maladecki has been asked to one of the “Roasters.”

 

If you would like to join Mr. Maladecki - and other CFHLA Board Members - please contact CFHLA Staff Person Erin Hellkamp at publicpolicy@cfhla.org.

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Mark Your Calendar: 2009 State of Orange County Address

For the third consecutive year, your CFHLA has been invited to host the annual State of the County Address with Mayor Richard Crotty. 

This informative community gathering is set to occur on Friday, June 5th. 


2008 State of the County Address, Mayor Richard Crotty

Mayor Crotty will be offering his “annual report card” of Orange County.

Please reserve this date in your calendar.

Official invitations will be sent to all CFHLA Members and Community Leaders by May 1st.

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Mark Your Calendar: CFHLA Tourism Days


A new strategy being implemented by FRLA will encourage members of the hospitality industry from different regions in Florida to visit elected leaders in Tallahassee during the Legislative Session.

The purpose of this new strategy is to - on a weekly basis - reinforce tourism's issues during the Session.

The following dates, March 23rd and March 24th, have been designated as CFHLA’s Tourism Days in Tallahassee (please save these dates).

Thus, CFHLA will coordinate actual 30 minute meetings with each member of the Central Florida Elected Delegation, to discuss tourism issues.

Invitations will be sent to all CFHLA Members, encouraging attendance for this activity.

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City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer is Employee Recognition Reception Guest


Mayor Buddy Dyer

  

City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will be the special guest for the CFHLA Annual Employee Recognition Dinner which recognizes 180 “front line” employees of CFHLA member hotels.


This year the CFHLA Employee Recognition Dinner sponsored by Bright House Networks, will be held on January 29th, 6:00pm at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress.

CFHLA thanks Mr. Dyer for his continued support of the hospitality industry.

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2009 FRLA Board Meets in Central Florida

The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) met in Orlando at Disney’s Grand Floridian from January 24th - 27th. On Sunday, January 25th the FRLA Government Relations Committee met with Florida House Representative Scott Randolph, District 36, the honorary guest at this meeting.


The Grand Floridian Hotel


The following items were discussed:

  • Bed Tax Coalition
  • Excise and Alcohol Beverages Tax
  • Expedia Room Tax Rates

CFHLA President Rich Maladecki and Board Member Ron Caimano attended this important meeting of 70 industry executives.

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CFHLA Board Signs Commuter Rail Resolution

At the CFHLA Board Meeting of November 2008, Board Members signed a resolution in support of a Commuter Rail System in Central Florida.

 

Please visit http://www.cfhla.org to view the full document.

CFHLA encourages all members - and Elected Leaders - to support this community initiative.

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