PHOTOS: 2022 Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association’s Hospitality Award Winners Announced
The winners of the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association (CFHLA)'s 2022 Hospitality Awards (l-r): Lou Rocco, ; Ray Garro, Global Engineering/ Resort Operations at Marriott Vacations Worldwide; Jason Siegel, President & CEO, Greater Orlando Sports Commission; and Jesse Martinez, General Manager, The Alfond Inn at Rollins. Photo: Hidekel Griffin/FNN News en Español.
ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN) – The Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association recognized leaders in the hotel and hospitality industry during its annual Hospitality Awards gala at Disney Coronado Springs Resort Saturday.
The event not only honored industry leaders, but also provided legislative updates, including $4 million in the state budget to ensure Visit Florida and Enterprise Florida continue running until 2028, which was co-signed by former State Representative Daisy Morales, who was present Saturday.
The 2022 CFHLA Hospitality Award Winners
2022 Lodging Member of the Year: Jesse Martinez, General Manager, The Alfond Inn at Rollins
2022 Engineer of the Year: Ryan Garro, Global Engineering/Resort Operations, Marriott Vacations Worldwide
2022 PAC Member of the Year: Erin Sims, CEO of Landform of Central Florida, Inc.
2022 Allied Member of the Year: Lou Rocco, President & CEO, Global Sourcing International, LLC
wins CFHLA’s 2022 Allied Member of the Year award during the 2022 CFHLA Hospitality Gala at Disney Coronado Resort Saturday, December 17, 2022. Photo: J. Willie David, III/Florida National News.
2022 Charles Andrews Memorial Hospitality Award: Jason Siegel, President & Chief Executive Officer, Greater Orlando Sports Commission
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