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 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 December 16, 2020 THLA partner Fisher & Phillips provides guidance on whether to require employees to obtain a coronavirus vaccine when they become available. Read more here. October 7: Governor Updates Executive Order on Reopening Texas. Read more here....
by Brian Sullivan | Dec 30, 2020 | News
We are pleased to report that Congress has officially passed into law its latest form of COVID-19 relief legislation, the Coronavirus Response And Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (the “Act”). This $900 billon relief bill represents months of negotiation by...
by THLA Staff | Dec 28, 2020 | Getaway
Placed on the banks of the beautiful San Marcos River and saturated with all the charm of the Texas Hill Country, San Marcos is one of the top getaways in the Lone Star State. Dip your toes or paddle in the crystal-clear San Marcos River. Shop big or small by...
by THLA Staff | Dec 28, 2020 | Blog
With both flu and COVID-19 circulating this season, getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever. To keep your employees and customers healthy, you can play an important role in stopping the spread of contagious seasonal flu by encouraging your staff to get their...
by THLA Staff | Nov 30, 2020 | Getaway
From a fall foliage hike, to a dip in the lake to cool off during the summer, Conroe has outdoor activities that will make you fall in love with Texas all year round. Here are some of our top seven favorite outdoor activities for fun in every season. 1. Outdoor...
by THLA Staff | Nov 24, 2020 | Blog
For the second consecutive year THLA’s Membership Team has won the 2020 International Society of Hotel Associations (ISHA) Award for Excellence for Membership. This marks the seventh time in the past seventeen years that THLA has won this prestigious award for...
by THLA Staff | Nov 18, 2020 | News
Written summary from Texas Lobby Partners: A lot of money was spent, and the status quo remains for the most part (assuming 2 recounts do not change the election night winner). The blue wave that was suspected did not hit Texas shores. The Texas House of...
by THLA Staff | Nov 13, 2020 | Blog
THLA is proud to support our friends at the Governor’s office in their effort to promote travel in our state. This holiday season, Travel Texas is encouraging Texans and future travelers to gift Texas getaways in the form of hotel bookings, gift cards to...
by THLA Staff | Oct 27, 2020 | Getaway
Written by Jessie Prestridge Who could imagine a world without country music? Who in their right mind would want to! Country Music Superstar Miranda Lambert certainly never has, and she never will. WELCOME to LINDALE, Y’ALL. It was in our little 75771 corner of...
