Author: THLA Staff

Crisis Preparedness: Having a Plan of Action for When the Unthinkable Happens

October, 11 2017

Posted by: Ellen Meyer in Lodging Crisis situations—whether natural disasters or man-made tragedies like last month’s mass shooting in Las Vegas—require hotels to have an established plan of action. While many hotels already… Read more »

Guest Safety: After Las Vegas Shooting

October, 2 2017

Dear Hoteliers: Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims of this tragic shooting in Las Vegas.  As an industry, no issue is more important to us than… Read more »

Suspension of State and Local Hotel Occupancy Taxes

September, 22 2017

Updated 9/22/2017 Governor Abbott extended the state and local hotel occupancy tax exemption for guests affected by Hurricane Harvey through October 23rd.  Note that FEMA is continuing to pay hotel… Read more »

Hurricane Harvey Resources

September, 15 2017

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.7.1″] Information for hotel guests: Obtaining financial assistance for lodging:  Are you a Hurricane Harvey evacuee in need of financial assistance for lodging?  We suggest contacting the… Read more »

A Message from TABC

September, 4 2017

  A Message from TABC Legal Experts Martin Frost & Hill   Effective immediately, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has stopped mailing out paper renewal application forms. Instead, the TABC is… Read more »

Seguin – “It’s Real”

May, 30 2017

When you think of the word “real” often times the synonym “authentic” comes to mind. This holds true for our feature city Seguin. Seguin is one of the oldest towns… Read more »

ADA Drive-by Lawsuit Reform

February, 28 2017

At Hotel Industry’s Urging, Texas Legislature Takes Up ADA Drive-by Lawsuit Reform By Brian Sullivan, THLA Associate General Counsel Drive-by ADA lawsuits are a recurring problem for businesses across the… Read more »