by THLA Staff | Sep 30, 2019 | Getaway
Photo: Jeremy T. Walls Mount up! Pack your bags and plan a trip to the Big Bend Region. It’s Texas’ last frontier with over 1 million acres of combined public land for you to explore. With two International Dark Sky Parks, you’re sure to be star struck. Wake up to...
by THLA Staff | Sep 26, 2019 | Blog
Most hoteliers understand the importance of marketing and the need for an actionable strategy, but prioritizing your efforts and implementing your plan can be challenging. The current climate of offline and online opportunities can make this task feel...
by Justin Bragiel | Sep 10, 2019 | Blog
Several new laws passed during the 2019 Legislative Session affecting the regulation of massage therapist licensing have taken effect or will take effect in 2020. Here are the important changes that hotel spa managers should be aware of. Fingerprinting for massage...
by Justin Bragiel | Aug 30, 2019 | Blog
Reminder: Every year, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) requires all TABC alcoholic beverage permit-holders to submit a compliance report as part of the inspection process. The 2019 compliance reporting period begins on September 1, 2019 and ends on...
by THLA Staff | Aug 29, 2019 | Blog
We’re hot on the heels of the 2nd warmest August on record in Texas. And based on current climate data, we’re only getting hotter every year. We understand the important environmental reasons to save energy, but if you haven’t already, it’s time to consider the...
by THLA Staff | Aug 29, 2019 | Getaway
Fun, Food and Fashion Located in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Addison puts you at the center of dining, upscale shopping, sporting events, live theatre, music and more! A Plate for Every Palate With a renowned culinary scene, Addison offers the best...
by THLA Staff | Aug 29, 2019 | Blog
The desktop computer remains the most popular device for travel bookings, but smartphones are catching up. Either way, digital devices drive travel planning, and Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) still lead the market for hotel bookings. Hotels still seek incentives for...
by Justin Bragiel | Aug 26, 2019 | Blog
Handling insurance claims while undertaking cleanup and repair efforts after a disaster strikes your hotel property is the last thing an owner or manager wants to deal with. However, how you handle that claim will directly affect how much coverage you can get...
by Nilesh Patel | Jul 31, 2019 | Blog
Austin, 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 employees to provide 8 days of paid sick leave per year and requiring...
by THLA Staff | Jul 30, 2019 | Blog
By: Riley Richardson Employers often have reason to deduct various costs or expenses from an employee’s paycheck for uniforms, employee housing, repayment of an employee loan, or food purchased by the employee. If you are an employer who is considering...
