Author: THLA Staff
Eco-Friendly Travel
September, 30 2021Eco-friendly hotels are expected now
Hotels and resorts have been going green for years, but what used to be a trend is now an expectation for eco-friendly travelers.
Sustainable hospitality does less harm to the environment, lowers costs, and garners goodwill from guests.
The Benefits of Contactless Check-in
August, 31 2021Even before the Covid pandemic, contactless check-in was a valued feature for travelers.
Contactless check-in and communication allow hotels to adhere to socially distanced travel requirements, minimize touchpoints, increase staff efficiencies, enhance guest services, and offer greater opportunities for targeted marketing to guests.
Contactless check-in consistently ranks at the top of customer satisfaction surveys.
THLA Virtual Interactive Webinar Series: Best of THLA Short Course Session 3
July, 29 2021THLA is excited to offer the second no-cost virtual interactive webinar series, each session featuring one of our three top-rated speakers from our award-winning THLA Short Course.
Going Beyond the Brand: Personal Branding for Leaders
Top Short Course Speaker Karen McCullough, Thursday, July 15th: 2pm – 3:30pm
Deep in the Heart of the Texas Hill Country – Blanco
July, 29 2021Blanco, Texas is a unique and beautiful gem in the famous Texas Hill Country. A small town with a big heart, Blanco is the perfect place to explore all of… Read more »
Wellness Tourism 2021
July, 29 2021Wellness tourism has been a growing trend for several years, but as we emerge cautiously from our shared pandemic stress, loss, and anxiety, the focus on self-care is keen.
July 30th – Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking
July, 29 2021This Friday, July 30, is the United Nations World Day Against Trafficking of Persons. This day raises awareness of human trafficking, which is the use of force, fraud, or coercion… Read more »
THLA Helps Secure End to Federal Pandemic-Related Unemployment Benefits
May, 26 2021Earlier this month, Governor Abbott announced that Texas will opt out of additional federal pandemic-related unemployment compensation, namely the $300 weekly supplement from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program. The… Read more »
Call to congress to Pass ‘Save Hotel Jobs Act’ to Help Hotel Workers
April, 29 2021WASHINGTON (April 28, 2021) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and UNITE HERE, the largest hospitality workers union in North America, today joined forces to call on Congress… Read more »
Important Updates from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC)
April, 29 2021Since February 2021, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) has engaged in an active email campaign informing stakeholders of major reforms the agency will be implementing this year. Most of… Read more »
Longview- Your East Texas Adventure Awaits!
April, 29 2021If you are looking for something out of the ordinary, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you live nearby or are planning an overnight trip, there are activities to… Read more »