by Justin Bragiel | Mar 13, 2020 | Blog
Room Pricing During an Emergency Since the Governor has declared an emergency, certain limitations are in effect for the private sector. For lodging operators, we advise that a hotel not raise its rates to levels that are higher than the rates the hotel would normally...
by Justin Bragiel | Mar 1, 2020 | News
Updated July 21, 2020 July 21: Governor Updates Executive Order on Reopening Texas. Read more here. May 1: Hotel industry releases “Safe Stay,” national industry-wide hotel cleaning standards in response to COVID-19. Read more here. Have questions about...
by THLA Staff | Jul 29, 2020 | Getaway
Explore Victoria In Victoria you’ll discover a captivating town with a deep history, vibrant culture, amazing food, and live music – all just a hop, skip, and a jump from the Gulf Coast. Nestled on the bank of the Guadalupe River halfway between Houston and Corpus...
by Brian Sullivan | Jul 29, 2020 | Blog
The United States Supreme Court ruled last month in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia that a hallmark civil rights law protects gay and transgender workers from workplace discrimination. Justice Neil Gorsuch, writing for the majority in the Court’s 6-3...
by THLA Staff | Jun 25, 2020 | News
By Nilesh Patel & Brian Sullivan Updated: July 8, 2020 On June 8, the Federal Reserve announced several changes to the Main Street Lending Program to allow more small to medium-sized businesses to be eligible for financial assistance. Additionally, the Federal...
by THLA Staff | Jun 25, 2020 | Getaway
Sri Meenaskhi Hindu Temple A trip to Pearland isn’t complete without stopping by for art, culture, food, and fun in this Texas Gulf Coast city. Discover the many things to do in Pearland situated just south of Houston. Pearland is both a destination all its own...
by THLA Staff | Jun 22, 2020 | Blog
Hurricane season officially began June 1st.While initial forecasts predict an ‘average’ season this year, with an outlook of 13 to 19 named storms, we well know it only takes one to spell disaster. Hotels often provide shelter from the storm in a crisis and a...
by Justin Bragiel | Jun 8, 2020 | Blog
Updated June 8, 2020 All employers are required by law to post certain federal and state employment law posters in a prominent location at the place of business. A hotel employer can choose to buy employment posters from a vendor, or download and print the posters him...
by THLA Staff | May 26, 2020 | Getaway
Good Music. Good Times. Hometown. Rockwall is situated on scenic Lake Ray Hubbard, just 22 miles east of downtown Dallas on Interstate 30. The smallest county in Texas has the distinction of being one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. Known for its...
by Justin Bragiel | May 1, 2020 | News
Updated June 4, 2020 The American hotel industry released national protocols for industry-wide hotel cleaning and safety standards in response to COVID-19. The initiative, referred to as “Safe Stay,” is focused on enhanced hotel cleaning practices, social...
by Justin Bragiel | Apr 13, 2020 | News
Updated April 29, 2020 Webinar On April 13, THLA hosted a webinar with experts at the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). We asked the TWC questions about applying for unemployment benefits, employee eligibility, employer unemployment tax liability, partial benefits,...
by Justin Bragiel | Mar 30, 2020 | News
Updated June 18, 2020 June 5th Update: President Signs The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act By Nilesh Patel & Brian Sullivan I June 18, 2020 I News On June 5, President Trump signed The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the “Act”)....
