Author: THLA Staff
Dripping Springs – Gateway to the Hill Country
September, 28 2021History, Arts and Culture, Shopping, Restaurants, Sports and Events, Hotels and Lodging Dripping Springs is well-known as the “Gateway to the Hill Country” and is also, recognized as the official, “Wedding Capital of… Read more »
Federal Per Diem Rates Maintained at FY2021 Levels
August, 27 2021Each year, the General Services Administration (GSA) sets a per diem rate to reimburse employees’ lodging expenses for official travel within the continental United States. Normally, GSA calculates per diems… Read more »
Grants available for EV Charging Stations- Deadline Approaching
August, 27 2021We are excited to inform you about a state and federal grant/tax credit opportunity for hotels that are interested in installing “charging stations” for electric vehicles. Electric Vehicles (EV’s) are… Read more »
Reserving Hotel Room Blocks for a Wedding
July, 21 2021Wedding planning can be exciting…AND stressful. With COVID-related restrictions on the decline, destination weddings involving hotels and out-of-town guests for even the smallest events mean that advance planning by hotel… Read more »
Monahans-the Oasis of the West Texas Desert
June, 29 2021In1881, John Thomas Monahan dug the first well in the sand hills of West Texas, originally know as Monahan’s Well. A few years later the town was known simply as… Read more »
THLA & TWC Roundtable on Labor Shortages
June, 29 2021In response to the current labor shortage, THLA hosted a virtual meeting with the Texas Work Force Commission on June 3, 2021 to discuss strategies to attract more workers to… Read more »
Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation Signed by Governor Abbott
May, 27 2021THLA is pleased to announce that Governor Abbott has signed into law House Bill 390 (authored by Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston) relating to annual human trafficking awareness and prevention training… Read more »
THLA Virtual Interactive Webinar Series: Best of THLA Short Course Session 2
May, 27 2021THLA is excited to offer the second no-cost virtual interactive webinar series, each session featuring one of our three top-rated speakers from our award-winning THLA Short Course.
Going Beyond the Brand: Personal Branding for Leaders
Top Short Course Speaker Karen McCullough, Thursday, July 15th: 2pm – 3:30pm
Tyler Texas, The Rose Capital of Texas
May, 26 2021No other town in Texas lays claim to a budding heritage quite like Tyler’s. Tucked serenely in beautiful East Texas, Tyler is home to some of the state’s most bountiful… Read more »
Certain Lodging Operators Eligible to Participate in SBA’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund
April, 29 2021The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) recently distributed the below news about the American Rescue Plan’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). This new program, authorized by Congress and administered by… Read more »