Author: Monica Whitlock
Recap of the 76th Annual Short Course
January, 24 2023THLA hosted 124 participants in the first in-person convening of the course after Covid. This professional development opportunity absolutely presents a beginning to life-long industry relationships that they can access to determine best practices and helpful resources as they progress in their careers.
THLA Summer Camps Recognized
January, 23 2023ISHA’s national award given to a program or project that best demonstrates an effective training mechanism and enhances knowledge of our travel & tourism industry.
Hurricane Resouces for Hotels
September, 10 2022Register your property to participate in FEMA’s Emergency Lodging Assistance Program (ELA). Hotels can seek direct payment for the rooms from FEMA’s agent, Corporate Lodging Consultants (CLC).
Hurricane Resouces for Hotel Guests
May, 19 2022Are you a storm evacuee in need of financial assistance for lodging? We suggest contacting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA )
THLA and BEST partnership furthers the goal of training all hotel employees to recognize human trafficking
June, 14 2021Austin, Texas The Texas Hotel and Lodging Association (THLA) and Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST) are pleased to announce that Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently signed House Bill 390… Read more »
Experience the Vibrant Energy of Irving
November, 28 2017With Irving’s burgeoning visitor’s district; it’s a connection, a destination, and a state of mind. Stay & play in the convention-centric visitor’s district Irving, Texas is a whole lot of… Read more »
THLA’s 7th Annual Educational Foundation Online Auction
November, 10 2017View and bid on the gift of travel this season! View and bid on the gift of travel this season! THLA’s 7th Annual Online Auction begins on Thursday,… Read more »
Things To Do in Marfa Texas
September, 27 2017This month we take a long, strange trip West. Marfa is an unlikely mixture of art, culture, and creativity located in the high desert of the Trans-Pecos in far West Texas. The… Read more »
Frisco Texas, Progress in Motion
July, 28 2017This month’s feature city lives up to its motto! Frisco, Texas got its start from hardy pioneers who came to the north Texas prairie following the Preston Trail (today’s Preston… Read more »