Author: THLA Staff

Spring Break Destinations in Texas

February, 28 2019

The mass migration of spring breakers is just around the corner. They’ll be headed to the hundreds of miles of Texas beaches, to the hill country rivers and hiking trails,… Read more »

SHORT COURSE – A Personal Passion

December, 31 2018

by Barb Machado, former Executive Director San Antonio Hotel Association and Lifetime Short Course volunteer Short Course is just around the corner – have you sent in your list of… Read more »

Human Trafficking Awareness Training

December, 28 2018

By Trusha Patel Texas Hotelier, AAHOA Member What makes hotels attractive to guests? For some, it’s the amenities, the perks awarded for frequent stays, the privacy, the comfort, and the… Read more »

Odessa – Spirit of Discovery!

December, 27 2018

When you visualize Odessa Texas you might picture dusty plains populated with oil rigs and colored with cowboy culture. Or you might think Friday Night Lights–the book, movie, and television… Read more »

Top Hospitality Trends in 2018

November, 28 2018

  The hospitality industry changes constantly, and these changes happen faster all the time. As the industry grows alongside technical advances, so grows the diversity of consumer needs. The latest… Read more »

Are You Being Audited? These Tips Can Turn the Experience into a Strength

November, 28 2018

by Jonathan Gerth, Avenu Insights Tax compliance audits tend to conjure up scenarios of anxiety, endless paper chases, potentially unknown compliance issues, tax deficiencies, late fees, and fines. But there… Read more »

THLA Partners with Best

November, 27 2018

Google Hotel Search and How it will Affect Your Holiday Season

October, 31 2018

Google has been very busy in the travel and tourism industry, launching and updating many travel-planning tools this year. Around the end of August 2018, Google officially rolled out a… Read more »

Midland Texas, The Tall City

October, 31 2018

Midland, nicknamed The Tall City, stands high on the West Texas horizon and offers experiences with presidents, petroleum, art, and history. Located on Interstate 20 halfway between Dallas and El… Read more »

Employment Practice Risks for Small Hotels

October, 31 2018

by David Pihlgren, Hospitality Resource Group Texas led the nation in EEOC claims against employers in 2017. Half of those claims were against small business employers with 100 employees or… Read more »