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Greater Orlando Sports Commission CEO Jason Siegel Wins CFHLA’s Top Award
ORLANDO, Fla – The Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association (CFHLA) recognized Jason Siegel, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) as the association’s 2022 Charles Andrews Memorial Hospitality Award recipient during their 2022 Hospitality Gala at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Saturday.
Greater Orlando Sports Commission’s President & CEO Jason Siegel excepts CFHLA’s 2022 Charles Andrews Memorial Hospitality Award, Saturday, December 17, 2022. Photo by J Willie David, III / Florida National News.
This annual award, named after CFHLA’s first Board Chairperson, Charles Andrews, is the highest honor bestowed on an individual by the association and recognizes the winner’s achievements and contributions to Central Florida’s Hospitality Industry, as well as the community at large.
Greater Orlando Sports Commission’s President & CEO Jason Siegel delivers speech after accepting CFHLA’s 2022 Charles Andrews Memorial Hospitality Award, Saturday, December 17, 2022. Photo by J Willie David, III / Florida National News.
During his award speech at the gala, Siegel thanked the CFHLA, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, who was one of the first people he met when he first moved to Orlando in 2011, and thanked each of his children by name and unique qualities, citing them as the reason he wakes up in the morning. Also in his speech, he recalled meeting with Mayor Dyer and Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins on “bringing the Orlando Solar Bears out of hibernation” among other sports projects, to which Mayor Dyer advised him, “as long as it’s entertaining, philanthropic, and family affordable,” then any sporting venture Siegel had in mind would be successful.
Under Siegel’s leadership, the Greater Orlando Sports Commission has thrived as one of the largest regional sports tourism organizations in the country and has hosted more than 350 events during his six-year tenure. Additionally, GO Sports has driven more than $1 billion in economic impact from 2016-2022 for the City of Orlando, and Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties.
Furthermore, Siegel helped to make Orlando the choice of some of the biggest professional leagues, as they re-launched professional sports in a safe and entertaining way.
Some of these recent marquee sporting events include:
• 2022 Monster Jam World Finals
• 2021 and 2023 NCAA D1 Men’s & Woman’s Tennis Championships
• 2023 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship First and Second-Rounds
• Copa America Centenario, ‘She Believes’ Cup, Florida Cup, and CONCACAF Gold Cup matches
• 2022 USMNT World Cup Qualifiers
• Multiple AAU Championships
• 2022 Special Olympics USA Games
• WrestleMania 33 & 36
• And most recently, the 2024 US Olympic Marathon Trials
Orlando and GO Sports led all cities across the nation, by receiving a record 17 NCAA National Championship events from 2022-2026, and is now managing a portfolio of future bids valued at over $1.5B in positive economic impact through 2033.
Known as a highly creative relationship builder and business development executive, Siegel was named by the Orlando Magazine as one of Orlando’s 50 Most Powerful (2021 and 2022) and in 2021 he was recognized by Orlando Business Journal as one of 50 of Central Florida’s most influential individuals. Moreover, Siegel currently serves on several local community boards including the Special Olympics USA Games, American Diabetes Association (past Community Chairman 2018 & 2019), and the Central Florida Commission on Homelessness.
ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) — Florida National News is on site all week covering the 2026 PGA Show as it takes over the Orange County Convention Center, transforming Orlando into the global epicenter of the golf industry.
The annual event draws thousands of industry professionals, athletes, media, and golf enthusiasts from around the world to preview the latest innovations shaping the future of the sport.
Global Golf Industry Converges in Orlando
The PGA Show brings together exhibitors and attendees from across the globe, showcasing cutting-edge golf equipment, apparel, technology, and services. From club manufacturers and gear designers to course operators and teaching professionals, the show serves as a central meeting point for every sector of the golf world.
Attetion, Technology, and Interactive Experiences
This year’s PGA Show features immersive activations, including state-of-the-art golf simulators, interactive training tools, and expanded indoor and outdoor driving range experiences. Technology continues to play a major role, with advancements in swing analytics, performance tracking, and course management on full display.
The show floor also highlights sustainability efforts and innovations aimed at growing the game for future generations.
Florida National News Provides Front-Row Coverage
Florida National News will deliver comprehensive coverage throughout the week, offering exclusive behind-the-scenes access, exhibitor highlights, and firsthand looks at the products and experiences defining the next era of golf.
Readers can follow along for daily updates, photos, and feature stories straight from the heart of the PGA Show
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– Todd Grasley and J Willie David, III contribute to this report.
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