In the News - September 2026

Congratulations to CFHLA’s endorsed candidates on a successful August 18 Primary Election!

CFHLA PAC and PC are proud to celebrate the candidates who secured victories and advanced to the November General Election. See the full list of Primary Election results and learn more about CFHLA’s endorsed candidates as we look ahead to November.

CFHLA 2026 Hospitality Tradeshow

CFHLA hosted our annual Hospitality Tradeshow at the Rosen Shingle Creek (Thank You, Martin Bonventre, General Manager).

This year’s event featured nearly 700 lodging professionals and 200 exhibitors. Throughout the day, our Allied Members welcomed lodging professionals to their booths, sharing products, services, and innovative solutions designed to elevate the hospitality experience.

Additionally, attendees and exhibitors experienced the Ultimate Chef Competition, sponsored by Hospitality Staffing Solutions, taking place on the tradeshow floor. Thank you to our competitors who showed off their culinary talents: Cypress Cove Nudist Resort, Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress’s Four Flamingos, Paramount Hospitality Management, Sheraton Vistana Resort, and Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa.

Thank you to all our lodging professionals and exhibitors for making this year’s Hospitality Tradeshow such a memorable success. Your support, enthusiasm, and aloha spirit made for an unforgettable day of connection, collaboration, and innovation.

This event would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors and partners. Thank you to the following companies:

Corporate Sponsors

Align Business Services
Blown Away
Canteen
CEC Entertainment (Chuck E Cheese)
Drone Shine
JCQ Services
Juniper Landscape
Kings III Emergency
Mallard Systems
Moen
NextEra Energy
Symmetry IT
VivoAquatics
Xpodigital

Support Sponsors & Partners:

Audio Visual & Electrical Partner: Encore
Digital Signage Partner: Xpodigital
Printing Partner: Global Sourcing International
WiFi Partner: Millennium Technology Group
Parking Partner: Towne
Foliage Partner: Greenery Productions

Ultimate Chef Competition Winners:

1^st Place – Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa

2^nd Place Tie – Cypress Cove Nudist Resort & Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace

3^rd Place – Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress – Four Flamingos

Best Decorated Exhibitor Booths:

1^st Place – Xpodigital

2^nd Place – Greenery Productions

3^rd Place – Central Florida Laundry

Best Exhibitor Marketing Campaign:

1^st Place – I-Drive District

2^nd Place – Greater Florida Electrical Contractors

3^rd Place – Florida Supply & Cleaning Products

CFHLA Hosts 14th Annual ARC Bowling Bash

This fun-filled fundraiser was a huge success with all proceeds benefiting the CFHLA Foundation and the ARC Adopt-A-School partners, including Lockhart Elementary School, Lockhart Middle School, and Wekiva High School.

Thank you to the 201 CFHLA members who helped sell 38 lanes this event and joined us in support of a great cause.

Congratulations to all of our winners, including:
High Score Team – DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort
High Score Individual – Travis Weinstock – Domino’s
Low Score Team – Hyatt House Orlando Airport
Low Score Individual – Luisa Collazo – Global Sourcing International/Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando International Drive ICON Park Team
Most Team Spirit – Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark