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Education and training: in 2021 frla provided 500 exams to managers in the food service industry. Frla also provided 149,192 food handler books and certificates to new/existing hospitality employees as required by Florida statute. In addition, other products and services are made available to the hospitality industry using products developed by the national Restaurant association and the american hotel and Lodging association. These training and educational materials aid in ensuring high quality service, regulatory compliance and furthering the promotion of professionalism in the industry.

Government relations: this function serves as the industry's watch dog for federal, state, and local taxes, ordinances and the like. During Florida's legislative session, members are engaged in the process through conference calls, teleconference meetings, and weekly e-newsletters. Frla represents their members on the issues of legislative and regulatory affairs and keeps members informed of industry-related issues. This function serves to protect the hopsitality industry.

Membership: as of 12/31/21, frla had 674 Lodging members, 4,957 Restaurant members (affiliated property/franchises approximately 398), and allied members who provide goods and services to hopsitality industry, totaling 917. Various training and educational kits and guides are provided to their members. Frla continues to promote the hospitality industry through member services.