BROWARD COUNTY, FL - On any given day, the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is a cultural mecca with employees of over 100 nationalities serving travelers from 44 international destinations and 90+ U.S. cities.  

To celebrate this rich cultural heritage, the airport is hosting a special week of activities from May 16-20, 2022, dubbed World Diversity Week, highlighting the theme "International Flavors of FLL."

FLL's weeklong schedule of activities will include live music and dance performances, a cooking demonstration, an Arts & Crafts Expo, and multilingual terminal announcements from employees saluting their countries of origin. World Diversity Week is an expansion of the United Nations' World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development celebrated annually on May 21.

As a Broward County-owned and operated airport, FLL is proud of its diverse community of guests and employees. As such, World Diversity Week is an exciting opportunity to share some cultural insights about the countries represented at the airport.

Here is a snapshot of key activities planned during this week: 

• May 16: Steel Drum Group, Terminal 4 Departures, 9AM-11AM; Flamenco Guitar & Dance, Noon-2PM

• May 17: Belly Dance Lessons, Terminal 3 Departures, 9AM-10AM

• May 18: Polka Band, Terminal 1 Arrivals, 9AM-11AM

• May 19: Mariachi Band, Terminal 3 Departures, 1:30PM-2:30PM

• May 20: Jazz Saxophone Performance with Arts & Crafts Expo, Terminal 1 Arrivals, 9AM-Noon 

Media interested in covering this event should contact FLL's Public Information Office.

About Broward's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Airport generated $37.5 billion in economic activity annually and nearly 18,000 direct, local jobs. Currently, FLL is one of the fastest-recovering U.S. airports, with domestic passenger traffic approaching pre-pandemic levels. In 2021, the Airport served nearly 28.1 million passengers. FLL is located in Greater Fort Lauderdale in the heart of Florida's Gold Coast. The Aviation Department, FLL's operator, is a self-supporting agency of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners that does not rely on local tax dollars for operations and capital improvements. The department also operates North Perry Airport, a general aviation facility for private and charter aircraft operators. Call 954-359-6100 for more information. For updates on airport programs and services, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, or visit fll.net.

DATE: May 13, 2022
MEDIA CONTACT: Arlene Satchell, Public Information Officer
Broward County Aviation Department
PHONE: 954-359-6116/6201
EMAIL: asatchell@broward.org