Author: THLA Staff
Texas Workforce Commission – Occupational Employment Statistics Letter and Report
October, 31 2019The hotel industry is facing a critical labor shortage, Texas hoteliers should pay close attention to your U.S. mailbox in November for a letter from the U.S. Department of Labor… Read more »
Paid Sick Leave Ordinances Update: Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio
July, 31 2019Austin, San Antonio ordinances temporarily blocked by courts; Dallas litigation pending. In 2018, the City of Austin passed a paid sick leave ordinance requiring private employers with 15 or more… Read more »
How to Make a Virtual Tour for Your Hotel
June, 27 2019With so many hotels competing for business, virtual tours can help yours stand out. Virtual tours increase user engagement and offer unique insight and perspective into your accommodations. Travelers rely… Read more »
Hotel Overbooking — A Basic Guide for Hoteliers
May, 30 2019Many hotels overbook rooms as part of their revenue management strategy. While advantages in overselling rooms include increasing revenue and mitigating loss, there are pros and cons in balancing your… Read more »
Mount Pleasant — a Sweet Surprise
May, 29 2019By Cara Smith Want a charming weekend escape? Head out to the sweet surprise of Mount Pleasant, a cozy city of around 15,000 people, just under a 2-hour drive east… Read more »
ADA Pool Requirements 2019
April, 30 2019Summer is coming. It’s time to get your pools fun and sun-ready, and ADA compliant. We’ve outlined a checklist of what is required for ADA compliant swimming pools and spas,… Read more »
Abilene – The Storybook Capital
April, 29 2019Plot your Adventure! Known for its cowboy charm, Abilene has an endless list of fun things to do with friends and family. Hand feed a giraffe, explore the ruins of… Read more »
Baytown — Art & Industry
February, 28 2019A Quick Look Back In 1908, an oil boom spurred the rapid development of the Goose Creek community among others (Wooster, Pelly, and Bay Town) that later became one community… Read more »
Spring Break Destinations in Texas
February, 28 2019The 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 2018by 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 »