Category: Blog
THLA Receives Award of Excellence for 2023 Governmental Affairs Program
January, 30 2024THLA Receives Award of Excellence for 2023 Governmental Affairs Program
End of Year Document Clean-Up 2023
December, 28 2023At the end of the year, it is time to store away documents and get ready for the next year. But, how long do you need to keep those files?
Geopolitical Turmoil’s Impact on the Tourism Industry
November, 29 2023Geopolitical turmoil impacts the tourism industry both directly and indirectly. While Texas is relatively unaffected by recent conflicts, there are reasons to stay vigilant.
The Growth of Mid-Market Hotels
October, 31 2023Mid-market, or ‘Premium Economy’ hotels are on the rise. In the past, hotels have been been categorized as either luxury or budget hotels, but with the growing demands and desires of travelers wanting more comfort and amenities without extravagant spending, many hotels are finding a sweet spot in the middle.
THLA Released a Collection of Education Partnership Resources
October, 30 2023THLA resources are developed to serve as a timesaving starting place for Texas hoteliers
The Texas Legislature Passed Property Tax Relief July 2023
October, 27 2023Property taxes are a major line-item expense for hotel owners, and the Texas legislature was primed to take up property tax relief this year.
Chatbots and the Hospitality Industry
September, 27 2023Chatbots are computer programs that can help hotels improve their customer experience and reduce costs and workloads on human customer service representatives
The Hotel Industry and Climate Change
August, 31 2023The hospitality industry is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Rising sea levels threaten coastal resorts and hotels, snow melt affects mountain destinations, heat, and drought are changing eco-tourism.
The Role Of High School Partnerships And Future Leaders
August, 29 2023Nurturing tomorrow’s leaders.
GSA releases FY 2024 per diem rates
August, 17 2023The federal General Services Agency (GSA) just announced new federal lodging per diem rates for Fiscal Year 2024