by Justin Bragiel | Jun 29, 2019 | Blog
June 29, 2019 Justin Bragiel, THLA General Counsel In the last week, the Trump Administration’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has stepped up I-9 audits of businesses across the U.S., and a number of Texas hotels have reported receiving notices that...
by THLA Staff | Jun 28, 2019 | Blog
Hurricane season officially began June 1st.While initial forecasts predict an ‘average’ season this year, with an outlook of 13 named storms, we well know it only takes one to spell disaster. Hotels often provide shelter from the storm in a crisis and a safe...
by THLA Staff | Jun 28, 2019 | Getaway
Galveston Island, Texas may be well known for its 32 miles of beaches, but there’s so much more to do and see in this charming historic beach town. Home to family attractions, historic sites, a bustling cruise terminal, a thriving culinary scene and a full slate of...
by THLA Staff | Jun 27, 2019 | Blog
With 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 on digital media throughout the booking process and...
by THLA Staff | Jun 26, 2019 | Blog
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by Justin Bragiel | Jun 20, 2019 | News
photo: Nan Palermo Overview The 2019 Legislative Session produced very important results for the Texas lodging industry. We offered and passed omnibus tourism public improvement district (TPID) legislation that will allow all Texas cities to consider the...
by THLA Staff | Jun 18, 2019 | Blog
Texas HotelPAC helps ensure the strength of the Texas lodging industry. Through Hotel PAC contributions, we are able to communicate with legislators and policymakers and tell the story of the Texas lodging industry. Donate to Texas HotelPAC Today $ Donation...
by Justin Bragiel | May 31, 2019 | News
May 2019 The 2019 Regular Legislative Session wrapped up as a very positive one for the Texas hotel and lodging association. This session, we offered tourism public improvement district (TPID) legislation for all Texas cities; targeted TPID legislation for six...
by THLA Staff | May 30, 2019 | Blog
Many 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 profits from this strategy with the guest experience. We’ve put...
by THLA Staff | May 29, 2019 | Getaway
By 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 of the bright lights of Dallas. This might be Texas’s best-hidden gem, packed with relaxing family fun...
