by Monica Whitlock | Jun 14, 2021 | Human Trafficking Prevention
Austin, 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 into law. The legislation, which passed with nearly unanimous...
by Monica Whitlock | Mar 27, 2019 | Short Course Q&A
Love What You Do Josie Randolph has lived in Houston all her life. She loves to travel but she loves to come home. “Houston is such a beautiful city, and I keep coming back to Houston. I enjoy the people and the thriving communities!” Josie’s been in...
by Monica Whitlock | Sep 27, 2018 | Short Course Q&A
Lots of Hospitality Hats Meet Sheila Woodard, our Short Course Alumni this quarter. With 30 years in the hospitality industry, she says “there’s not a lot of titles that I haven’t had.” Currently, Sheila is Corporate Controller for Esperanto...
by Monica Whitlock | Apr 29, 2018 | Short Course Q&A
From the Czech Republic to Hilton Americas Catering Lenka made an interesting journey into the hospitality industry. From growing up in a small village in the Czech Republic where she knew nothing of the business, to a degree in Tourism Management in Aberdeen...
by Monica Whitlock | Nov 28, 2017 | Getaway
With 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 things, but ordinary isn’t one of them. If you like a nice big steak...