Author: THLA Staff
San Antonio Considers Following in Austin’s Footsteps with Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
July, 31 2018This week, the San Antonio city clerk’s office verified that proponents of a mandatory sick leave ordinance have gathered a sufficient number of signatures on a petition for the City… Read more »
Round Rock, Sports Capital of Texas Hits a Home Run!
May, 30 2018Round Rock has made a name for itself as the Sports Capital of Texas, playing host to the biggest youth and recreational sports tournaments for athletes from all over the… Read more »
Travel Then and Now in Texas
April, 30 2018Even if we weren’t there at the time, many are likely familiar with the State Fair of Texas and it’s impact to the city of Dallas annually. It’s amazing how… Read more »
New Federal Regulation on 9-1-1 Access Signed Into Law
April, 29 2018In February, with members of the Hunt family in attendance at the White House, President Trump signed H.R. 582 (known as “Kari’s Law”) on the 50th anniversary of the first… Read more »
DALLAS – Big Things Happen Here!
March, 28 2018We don’t call it the ‘Big D’ for nothing! Dallas always features a jam-packed calendar of unique events including concerts, festivals, sports and entertainment, along with the largest urban arts… Read more »
Get a “Certificate of No Tax Due” for Next Hotel Purchase
March, 28 2018What Every Hotel Purchaser Should Request Before Closing March 2018 Every year, hotels in markets across Texas change ownership. Purchasers customarily engage in detailed due diligence prior to the closing… Read more »
Consider “Internationalizing” Your Hotel with International Interns
March, 28 2018By Jody Mayo What happens when employers looking for hospitality talent meet talented hospitality interns who need work experience? We think it is a match made in heaven. People support… Read more »
Alcohol Sales Policies
February, 28 2018With Spring Break right around the corner, now is an excellent time to review your lodging property’s alcoholic beverage service policies to ensure compliance with Texas law. Remember, Texas law… Read more »
Meet Matthew Newton, THLA’s Chairman of the Board, 2018
February, 27 2018THLA is delighted to welcome Matthew Newton to the role of THLA’s Chairman of the Board for 2018. Matthew is a third-generation hotelier and has served on the THLA board… Read more »
“Wake for a Lost Convention”
February, 27 2018by Barbara Machado Social Media Alive in 1915? Living in today’s world of the internet and the rapid pace in which news spreads the globe, can you even imagine the… Read more »