HOSPITALITY SPOTLIGHT

CFHLA Welcomes New Executive Committee The Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association elected its new Board of Directors and Executive Committee for the 2021 calendar year. The Board of Directors is comprised of 50 lodging executives from the tri-county area.

The 2021 CFHLA Executive Committee is as follows:

2nd VICE CHAIRPERSON Anthony Lazzara

Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal

SECRETARY Jeff Swirsky

Flamingo Crossings Hotels, Yedla Management Company

HISTORIAN Fred Sawyers

Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek/ Waldorf Astoria Orlando

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Brian Comes

Hyatt Regency Orlando

CHAIRPERSON Jesse Martinez

The Alfond Inn at Rollins

1st VICE CHAIRPERSON Sonja Giselbrecht

Marriott’s Cypress Harbour

TREASURER Jorg Heyer

Sheraton Vistana Resort

ASSISTANT TREASURER Mark Politte

DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando

Rich Maladecki is president and CEO of the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association, the world’s largest regional hotel association (www.CFHLA.org).

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ALL MONTH LONG Night of a Million Lights

5-10 p.m. Give Kids the World Village 210 S. Bass Rd. Kissimmee, FL 34746 Ticket prices vary based on date 407.396.1114 GKTW.org Enjoy sparkling lights, complimentary ice cream and hot cocoa and unlimited access to wheelchair-accessible rides and attractions. Runs through Jan. 3.

ALL MONTH LONG SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration

10 a.m. - 9 p.m. SeaWorld Orlando 7007 Sea World Dr. Orlando, FL 32821 Included in regular theme park admission 407.545.5550 SeaWorld.com Enjoy holiday shopping, delicious food and joyous entertainment on select dates throughout the holiday season.

ALL MONTH LONG Dazzling Nights

5:30-9 p.m. Harry P. Leu Gardens 1920 N. Forest Ave. Orlando, FL 32803 $22 DazzlingOrlando.com Enjoy a 3/4-mile journey of awe-inspiring light experiences. Masks are required and entry timed for social distancing. Runs through Jan. 3.

ALL MONTH LONG Pompeii: The Immortal City

Times vary Orlando Science Center 777 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803 Included in regular museum admission 407.514.2000 OSC.org View a selection of artifacts that allow you to experience the destruction of the ancient city and identify with the inhabitants of that time. Event runs through Jan. 24.

Dec. 1-24 The Santa Workshop

Experience Monday to Thursday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday to Sunday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. ICON Park 8375 International Dr. Orlando, FL 32819 407.601.7907 TheSantaWorkshop Experience.com Expect the same Christmas tradition in a Santa-tized experience. A reservation includes a free Wheel ride in a private holiday capsule with a photo purchase.

December 1-30 Taste of Epcot International Festival of the Holidays

Times vary Epcot Included in regular theme park admission 407.939.5277 DisneyWorld.Disney. Go.com Celebrate the season by experiencing the holiday traditions from cultures around the world.

Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 Orlando Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Show times vary Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 445 S. Magnolia Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 Tickets start at $24 407.839.0119 DrPhillipsCenter.org This beloved holiday tradition welcomes you into the magical world of Clara’s dreams.

December 12 8th Annual Violectric Holiday Show

7 p.m. Lake Eola Park 99 N. Rosalind Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 Free admission This 90-minute show features traditional holiday songs, classic rock tunes and modern hits. Attendees are encouraged to bring their pets and/or donation for Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando.

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January 19 Pompeii’s Table at The Alfond Inn

7-9 p.m. The Alfond Inn 300 E. New England Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789 $100 per person PompeiisTable.com Experience a four-course crafted dinner influenced by Pompeii’s worldspanning trade, courtesy of Chef Stephen Doyle. Seating is limited to 30 guests.

January 21-24 Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions

Times vary Tranquilo Golf Course at Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club Orlando Tickets start at $30 Golf.DiamondResorts.com A unique event on the LPGA Tour, this event brings together some of the world’s top professional women golfers to play alongside world-class sports and entertainment celebrities.

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