by THLA Staff | Aug 27, 2021 | Blog, News
We are excited to inform you about a state and federal grant/tax credit opportunity for hotels that are interested in installing “charging stations” for electric vehicles. Electric Vehicles (EV’s) are rapidly becoming a significant share of the new car...
by THLA Staff | Jul 29, 2021 | Blog
Wellness 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. As global restrictions ease, the demand for wellness travel continues to swell. Whether...
by THLA Staff | Jun 22, 2021 | Blog
Hurricane season officially began June 1st. Last month, NOAA updated the statistics used to determine when hurricane seasons are above, near, or below average relative to the latest climate record. Based on this update, an average hurricane season produces...
by Monica Whitlock | Jun 14, 2021 | Human Trafficking Prevention
Austin, Texas The Texas Hotel and Lodging Association (THLA) and Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST) are pleased to announce that Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently signed House Bill 390 into law. The legislation, which passed with nearly unanimous...
by Justin Bragiel | Jun 7, 2021 | News
June 2021 Overview The 2021 Legislative Session produced very important results for the Texas lodging industry. THLA offered and passed tourism public improvement district (TPID) legislation that provided much needed clarity on how Texas cities with a TPID can...
by THLA Staff | May 27, 2021 | Blog, Human Trafficking Prevention, News
THLA is pleased to announce that Governor Abbott has signed into law House Bill 390 (authored by Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston) relating to annual human trafficking awareness and prevention training for hotel employees. THLA supported this important...
by Brian Sullivan | May 26, 2021 | Blog, News
Earlier 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 Governor’s announcement...
by THLA Staff | Apr 29, 2021 | Blog
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) recently distributed the below news about the American Rescue Plan’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). This new program, authorized by Congress and administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration...
by Brian Sullivan | Apr 29, 2021 | Blog
Since 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 these changes go into effect on September 1, 2021, but implementation...
by THLA Staff | Apr 29, 2021 | Getaway
If 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 please every member of your party. From museums and live theatre to craft beer and artisan coffee,...
by THLA Staff | Mar 30, 2021 | Blog, News
By: Nilesh Patel, Brian Sullivan & Justin Bragiel We are now more than halfway into the 2021 Texas Legislative Session, committee hearings are in full swing and the action is heating up. March 12 marked the 60th day of the 2021 Session, the deadline for most...
by THLA Staff | Mar 23, 2021 | Blog
Every legislative session, THLA tracks hundreds of bills that may affect the hotel industry. We want you to see what we see. Here is the list of bills we are following. We update this list as often as possible. You can click on the bill number to see the bill’s...
by Justin Bragiel | Mar 12, 2021 | News
Updated March 29, 2021 The American hotel industry released national protocols for industry-wide hotel cleaning and safety standards in response to COVID-19 last year. One year into the pandemic, safety and cleanliness remain the top concerns for hotel guests and...
by THLA Staff | Mar 4, 2021 | Blog, News
Virtual Converge on the Capitol is an opportunity for you and your colleagues to participate in the legislative process. Your virtual visit with your legislative leaders and their staff lets them see the faces and hear the priorities of the tourism and...
by Justin Bragiel | Mar 2, 2021 | Blog, News
Updated March 2, 2021 March 2, 2021 update: Governor Issues GA-34 Full opening of Texas businesses; repeal of statewide mask mandate: GA-34 takes effect at 12:01 am on March 10, 2021. On March 2, 2021, Governor Abbott issued a new emergency order affecting the opening...
by Brian Sullivan | Feb 26, 2021 | News
The Biden Administration recently announced several changes to PPP intended to help small businesses, including lodging operators, and further promote equitable access to economic relief. Specifically, the administration is targeting PPP access to the country’s...
by THLA Staff | Jan 20, 2021 | Blog
Apply Now Texas Hotel & Lodging Association (THLA) has partnered with TransPecos Banks, a Texas state savings bank headquartered in San Antonio, to be the endorsed source for hotel owners to obtain First and Second draw Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)...
by THLA Staff | Nov 13, 2020 | Blog
By: Katie Amodei Within the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been another crisis brewing. While hotels have been grappling with budget shortfalls, staff furloughs, and social distancing guidelines—human traffickers have not taken a break. Human trafficking is a crime that...
by Brian Sullivan | Oct 26, 2020 | Blog, News
THLA members often contact us with questions about how to handle items that are found on the hotel property. This article addresses the legal status of found property, and offers some guidance on what lodging properties should do with found property. Found...
by Justin Bragiel | Mar 13, 2020 | Blog
Room Pricing During a Disaster If the Governor declares a disaster, 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 charge for...
by Justin Bragiel | Mar 1, 2020 | News
Updated March 2, 2021 March 2: Governor Updates Executive Order on Reopening Texas. Read more here. THLA partner Fisher & Phillips provides guidance on whether to require employees to obtain a coronavirus vaccine when they become available. Read more here. May 1:...
by Justin Bragiel | Sep 15, 2021 | Blog, News
THLA proposes bylaws amendment Texas Hotel & Lodging Association’s board of directors and THLA members in attendance will consider and vote on a minor amendment to the THLA bylaws at the October 26, 2021 annual business meeting the Hilton Palacios del Rio Hotel in...
by THLA Staff | Aug 31, 2021 | Blog
Even 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...
by Justin Bragiel | Aug 29, 2021 | News
Hurricane Evacuees making their own travel reservations: Click here for telephone and website contact information for hotel brands with hotels located in Texas. Updated: August 29, 2021 Hurricane Ida update: Hurricane Ida came ashore in Southeast Texas overnight...
by THLA Staff | Aug 27, 2021 | News
Each year, the General Services Administration (GSA) sets a per diem rate to reimburse employees’ lodging expenses for official travel within the continental United States. Normally, GSA calculates per diems based on the average daily rate (ADR) from the previous...
by THLA Staff | Jul 29, 2021 | Blog, Short Course
Positive Leadership for Positive PerformanceTop Short Course Speaker Stephen Barth Wednesday, September 15th: 2pm – 3:30pm Register Here THLA is excited to offer the third and final no-cost virtual interactive webinar series, each session featuring one of...
by THLA Staff | Jul 29, 2021 | Getaway
Blanco, 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 the best aspects of this part of Texas. Not only is Blanco just an hour away from the major...
by THLA Staff | Jul 29, 2021 | Human Trafficking Prevention, News
This 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 to compel people into labor or commercial sex acts. The International Labor Organization...
by THLA Staff | Jul 21, 2021 | Blog
Wedding planning can be exciting…AND stressful. With COVID-related restrictions on the decline, destination weddings involving hotels and out-of-town guests for even the smallest events mean that advance planning by hotel staff is a necessity for almost every...
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