Alachua County Hospitality Council Mission Statement
The Alachua County Hospitality Council is a non-profit organization comprised of local and
regional hospitality professionals
dedicated to promoting, protecting, preserving, and enhancing those characteristics that make our unique North Central Florida community interesting, memorable, and attractive; benefiting both economic health and quality of life in the community.
What is the Hospitality Council?
The Council was formed to exchange ideas and information within the Tourism Industry. We also sponsor National Tourism Week activities, including the award-winning Bed Making Contest, and the Florida Sports Club Festival. The Council also awards scholarships annually to University of Florida and Santa Fe College students majoring in Tourism Industry programs.
High Springs River Festival - October 1-3, 2010
2nd Annual Hospitality Council Homecoming Float - October 15, 2010
National Tourism Week
May 9-16, 2010
Was another GREAT success!
Bed Making Winners: May 10th
1st place: Antonia Kocelova, Quality Inn 13th St.
2nd Place: Shannon Berry, Residence Inn 13th St.
3rd Place: Denisa Kocelova, Quality Inn 13th St.
Service Award Winners: May 12th
Etenesh Tegegne, Hilton University of Florida
Raymond Francois, Hampton Inn
Tammy Johnson, Country Inn and Suites
Amazing Race Winners: May 15th
1st place: Shawn & Lynette Wiggins
2nd Place: Jeff & Hailey Moffitt
3rd Place: Sue & Johnny Mitchell