Author: THLA Staff

What is Hotel Occupancy Tax?
January, 15 2023Occupancy tax is a tax on the rental of rooms that the city, county, state or country may require; it is generally owed on the price of accommodations & generally paid by the guest.

Eagle Pass – The Best Border Town in Texas
December, 29 2022If you’re looking for a tranquil place to relax, do some shopping, play golf, and perhaps try your luck at a game of chance, Eagle Pass is the place for you.

Hotel Industry Trends for 2023
December, 29 2022Digital Transformation and Automation, Personalization and Sustainability will continue to trend in 2023.

Video Marketing for Hotels – the Rise of TikTok and Instagram Reels
November, 30 2022Expedia predicts 82% of all internet consumer traffic in the hospitality industry will have been video focused.
Here are some general best practices to make video a solid cornerstone of your marketing strategy.

12 Tips for Hotel Holiday Marketing 2022
October, 28 2022As the travel industry continues its rebound, pent-up wanderlust may see more travelers considering ‘Hotel for the Holidays’, presenting more opportunities for hotels.See our 12 Tips for Holiday Marketing.

Holidays Around the Bay!
October, 27 2022Bay Area Houston, a charming region nestled between the big-city allure of Houston and the beaches of Galveston, is gearing up for the Holidays!

2022 Hotel Summer Camps Recap
October, 26 2022The Texas Hotel and Lodging Association (THLA) is proud to present a recap of its High School Three-Day Hotel Summer camps hosted in Houston at the Hilton University of Houston and in Dallas at the Westin Galleria Dallas, during the month of June.

How to Bring the Business Traveler Back to Your Hotel
September, 29 2022While leisure travel has almost fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels, the lucrative business traveler has been slower to rebound. Recent predictions, however, promise a robust return of the business traveler in 2023.

Palestine Texas, Where the Dogwoods Bloom
September, 28 2022Centrally located between Dallas and Houston, know for their Piney Woods full of blooming dogwoods,make sure Palestine is on your getaway shortlist!

Updated Texas Travel Industy Recovery Program Details
September, 27 2022Approved applicants may now receive up to $250,000 per applicant/taxpayer ID. Applications start September 1st!