Texas Hotel & Lodging Association

The federal CONUS per diem rate for lodging increased by $3 to $110 per night for FY 2025 for federal government travelers. 

Many hotels suffer a booking slump in their shoulder seasons, here are some suggestions on how to keep bookings up in winter.

Big data is a valuable tool and helps hotels improve operations and customer service.

Just like the rest of America, Texas’s hotel industry is carefully watching and anticipating the November election.

Visit Gatesville, the Spur Capital of Texas, on the edge of the Texas Triangle.

Redefine your hotel bar to delight your guests and attract locals, from elevated Happy Hours with signature drinks and hors d’oeuvres to fresh and fun mocktails. 

THLA Prepares for 2025 Legislative Session

Have Pfun in Pflugerville with the perfect blend of natural beauty and charm!

Big data is a valuable tool and helps hotels improve operations and customer service.

Paris Texas. Charm, History & Vibrant Culture. Plan your getaway.

2025 Texas Hotel Short Course: A Key to Retention in Today’s Workforce Climate

Housekeeping Week is September 8th-14th. Celebrate the unsung heroes of hospitality!

In June 2024, THLA hosted three High School Hotel Summer Camps in Houston, Fort Worth, and College Station, offering over 150 high school students a unique opportunity to explore the hotel industry.

Popular Hospitality Podcasts in 2024

Recognize the signs of child sex trafficking in the Hospitality Industry and find out how to train your staff.

Texas hoteliers Paul Schultz & Theresa Elliott have demonstrated a lifetime of leadership and service within the Texas lodging industry.

Located in the heart of Texas Hill Country, Wimberley offers a delightful blend of natural beauty, culture, unique shopping, delectable dining, and warm hospitality.

Maintaining optimal staffing capacity is critical for giving guests the service they expect and reducing turnover costs. See some strategies for staff retention here.

As the pine and oak forests in Central Texas, Bastrop County embodies the outdoors, with nature to share in The Lost Pines Region. Hiking, biking, watersports, art and more to explore!

THLA has joined AHLA and other business groups in a lawsuit against the DOL to block the rule from taking effect.

Culinary tourism is at the top of the list for experieential travel. See how your hotel can tempt the culinary tourist.

The Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (“TVPRA”) provides a civil cause of action against entities that perpetrate or “benefit” from human trafficking.

Hurricane season begins June 1st and will last to November 30th. The 2024 Season is predicted to be very active. Monitor your preparedness.

You gotto go to Glen Rose! See the dinosaur tracks, the petrified wood buildings, and meet the warm-hearted people who call Glen Rose home.

Instagram Stories is a powerful marketing tool that allows you to showcase your facilities, create your unique visual identity, and reach a larger audience. Read some tips here.

The new DOL rule raises the minimum salary threshold for employees exempt from overtime pay.

Texas Senate considers greater hotel tax transparency.

Tips to minimize and prevent pool and spa-related injuries, as well as information on what Texas law requires

Important legal victory – a federal judge for the Eastern District of Texas blocked the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) expanded joint-employer rule

Highly anticipated Texas Hotel Summer Camps are open. Available in three vibrant cities—Houston, Fort Worth, and Bryan College Station.