Volume 1 - Edition 7 02/14/2020

In This Issue...NEW DATE CONFIRMED

UCF

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

48-HOUR

HOSPITALITY STUDENTS

STR

CELEBRATION

BACKPACK BUILD

MEET THE VIP

OIA

ADOPT-A-SCHOOL

HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES

This Newsletter is proudly sponsored by:

NEW DATE CONFIRMED

MARK YOUR CALENDARThe

2020 Hob Nob(Reverse Tradeshow)

is officially set to occur on

Thursday, May 21from

7:30AM - 12Noonat the

DoubleTree by Hilton at theEntrance to Universal Orlando

(Thank you Mark Politte, General Manager).

For your information, this Reverse Tradeshow provides Allied Members with the opportunity to meet one-on-one with

Lodging Executives for a 3-Minute "speed meeting".

Registration Forthcoming.

Honorees

February Allied Member of the Month

Tina EarleyBMS CAT of Orlando

February Lodging Member of the Month

Teresa SimpkinsCaribe Royale Orlando

2020 CFHLA Executive Committee

ChairpersonBrian ComesHyatt Regency Orlando

1st Vice ChairpersonSonja GiselbrechtMarriott's Lakeshore Reserve

2nd Vice ChairpersonAnthony LazzaraCrowne Plaza Orlando Universal

SecretaryJeff SwirskyAD1Global

TreasurerJorg HeyerSheraton Vistana Resort

Assistant TreasurerMark PolitteDoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando

UCFOn Thursday, February 13, the

CFHLA UCF Area Hoteliersmet with

Josh Mora, Executive Director Strategic Partnerships of

Full Sail University.

UCF Area Hoteliers Group

Additionally, the group welcomed new CFHLA Member

Mark Tomlinson,General Manager of

The Celeste Hotel, Orlando,A Tribute Portfolio Hotel.

For your information, this new property is scheduled to open

ThisJuly 2020.

Sarah Ehmke of Pinnacle Hotel Management & The Celeste Hotel, Orlando, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel and Mark Tomlinson, General Manager of The Celeste Hotel, Orlando, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

CFHLA recognizes the UCF Area Hoteliers Luncheon Sponsor:

Immediate Past ChairJesse MartinezThe Alfond Inn at Rollins

Partners of the Month:

Breakfast Club Meeting

System Tech Services, Inc.

Downtown Hoteliers Luncheon

ATMFLA, Inc.

Engineers Council Breakfast

Wealth Management Strategies of Central Florida

Executive Committee Meeting

Mastercorp

Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting

Minuteman Press

Spinout Guest Laundries, Inc.

STR Luncheon and Seminar

Corporate Sponsors

ABM Building Services, LLC

Summit Broadband, Inc.

A/V Partner:

Encore Event Technologies

Electrical Partner:

Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services of Orlando

UCF Area Hoteliers Luncheon

Landform of Central Florida

Vacation Ownership Council Meeting

Minuteman Press

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

PLEASE CONSIDERCFHLA is currently seeking direct donations for the

CFHLA Gives Programwhich provides Hospitality Scholarships.

As previously announced, the following CFHLA Businesses have committed direct funding for

2020 Hospitality Scholarships:

AD1Global

Addition Financial

Blown Away, LLC

CFHLA Allied Relations Council

CFHLA Engineers Council

CFHLA Security & Safety Council

Clean Tec Services

Florida Patio Furniture, Inc.

Lowndes

Minuteman Press

Robbins Hotel Consulting

Sunbrite Outdoor Furniture, Inc.

Vermana

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort

Wealth Management Strategies of Central Florida

Please consider joining this list in 2020.

Your direct 2020 contribution will grant your business a“scholarship naming opportunity” –

to be presented on the stage at the Educational Partnerships Luncheon in April.

For further information, please contact CFHLA President Rich Maladecki - president@cfhla.org / 407-313-5020.

48-HOURPlease

Save the Datefor a

48-HourFebruary Mini Online Auction

opening

THIS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17at

2:00PMon the CFHLA Website featuringsports and entertainment tickets.

www.CFHLA.org/Online-Auction

The February Mini Online Auction is proudly sponsored by:

HOSPITALITY STUDENTS

ATTENTION!CFHLA is proud to announce the

2020 Hospitality Student Scholarships.These awards range from $1,000 - $10,000

to support tuition, fees, and textbooks for full-timeCentral Florida Hospitality Students.

PLEASE CLICK HEREfor the online application.

The Application Due Date is:FRIDAY, MARCH 27

For more information relating to this process, please contact Taylor Hahn at assistant@cfhla.org / 407-313-5022.

PLEASE FORWARD THIS INFORMATION TO CURRENT ELIGIBLE HOSPITALITY STUDENTS!

STRRegistration is now open for the CFHLA February

STR Membership Luncheonand Hospitality Industry Educational Seminar.

This luncheon is set to occur on

Thursday, February 27at the

Hyatt Regency Orlando(Thank you Brian Comes, General Manager).

Luncheon: 12Noon - 1:30PMSeminar: 1:45PM - 3:00PM

This luncheon will feature a Keynote Presentation by STR Speaker

Patrick Mayock Senior Director of Research & Development.

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Additionally, this program will feature the recognition of theCFHLA 2019 Public Servant of the Year

Peggy ChoudhryOsceola County Commissioner, District 1

This luncheon is proudly sponsored by:

Corporate Sponsors

A/V Partner

Electrical Partner

For more information and registration, please visitwww.CFHLA.org/Membership-Luncheons

CELEBRATION On Wednesday, February 12, CFHLA attended the

Renovation Celebrationof the

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton International Drive North.

CFHLA Congratulates General Manager

Steven Doughertyon the property's complete renovation.

(Top photo left to right) Phil Tandett, Executive Vice President, Naples Hotel Group,Ramon Lima, Area General Manager and Steven Dougherty, General Manager,

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton International Drive North

CONGRATULATIONS!

BACKPACK BUILDPlease Click the Flyer Below for

information on theGreat Big Backpack Build.

MEET THE VIP

ATMFLA, Inc. has been in business since February 1989.

Fun Fact:

We were originally incorporated as Sun Lovers of Central Florida, Inc.

We were wholesalers for Panama Jack anda brand called Sun Lover Lifestyle Apparel.

We started in the ATM business in November 2001.

THANK YOU ATMFLA, INC.FOR YOUR DEDICATION TO CFHLA!

OIA For your information, the

Orlando International Airportended 2019 with a record-breaking

50.6 MILLION PASSENGERS!

To view the Press Release article,PLEASE CLICK HERE.

CONGRATULATIONSORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT!

ADOPT-A-SCHOOL Recently, the

Sheraton Vistana Villagesvisited their Adopt-A-School Partner

Freedom Middle Schoolto donate trophies for a door decorating contest

held during "Celebrate Literacy Week" and dropped off a gift basket for a

silent auction to help send kids to Space Camp.

THANK YOU, SHERATON VISTANA RESORT,

FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF STUDENTSIN CENTRAL FLORIDA!

HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIESBelow please find current employment opportunities

in the Central Florida Hospitality Industry:

HR Generalist, Director of Finance, Assistant Chief Engineer,Director of HR, Assistant Front Office Manager and MORE!

Paramount Hospitality ManagementCLICK HERE to view open positions.

Director of Sales & EventsRenaissance Orlando Airport Hotel

CLICK HERE to view position.

Steakhouse BusserCaribe Royale Orlando

CLICK HERE to view position.

Bistro Attendant, Front Desk Agent,Laundry Attendant and MORE!

Courtyard by Marriott Orlando DowntownCLICK HERE to view open positions.

Banquet Set-Up, Houseperson,Restaurant Supervisor and MORE!Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal

CLICK HERE to view open positions.

Front Desk Agent, Hostess,Rooms Controller and MORE!

DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorldCLICK HERE to view open positions.

Conference Concierge, Front Desk Supervisor,Housekeeping Aide and MORE!

Grande Lakes OrlandoCLICK HERE to view open positions.

BellPerson, Cafe Attendant,Housekeeper and MORE!Hilton Grand Vacations

CLICK HERE to view open positions.

Greeter, Front Officer Supervisor,Room Attendant and MORE!

Hyatt Hotels of OrlandoCLICK HERE to view open positions.

Housekeeping Attendant, Lobby Attendant,Recreation Attendant and MORE!

Marriott InternationalCLICK HERE to view open positions.

Front Desk Training Supervisor, Guest Experience Expert,Main Culinary Supervisor and MORE!

Marriott Village OrlandoCLICK HERE to view position.

Accounting Manager, Front Office Manager,Guest Room Attendant and MORE!Paramount Hospitality ManagementCLICK HERE to view open positions.

Dual Property Sales ManagerResidence Inn & SpringHill Suites Convention Center

CLICK HERE to view position.

Bartender, Housekeeping Supervisor,Senior Sales Executive and MORE!

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin ResortCLICK HERE to view open positions.

https://www.landforminc.com/