On November 22nd, 2019 a federal district judge blocked the City of San Antonio’s paid sick leave ordinance from taking effect as scheduled on December 1, 2019.  The injunction issued is part… Read more »

When you curl up by the fire this holiday season with a good book, consider reading something to hone your skills in, and gain a deeper understanding of, the hospitality… Read more »

Spend a day, a week or a weekend in The Woodlands, and you’ll find this is far from the ordinary destination. With all of the amenities of a larger city,… Read more »

While location and price are the two biggest determining factors in where travelers book their stay, a hotel’s food and beverage often ranks third. When room rates and bookings flatten… Read more »

The hotel industry is facing a critical labor shortage, Texas hoteliers should pay close attention to your U.S. mailbox in November for a letter from the U.S. Department of Labor… Read more »

Halfway between Austin and Houston is a place filled with Texas history and unexpected discoveries. You can two-step into the past, pet an alpaca, enjoy the local wines and get… Read more »

The Texas Hotel Performance Research 2018 Annual Report, a publication created by JLL Hotels & Hospitality and commissioned by Travel Texas, notes the state’s highest level of hotel room revenue… Read more »

Halloween is here, heralding a few signs of Fall–it’s finally getting a bit cooler outside, the Holidays will be here soon, and for those attuned to the political scene, November… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

Several new laws passed during the 2019 Legislative Session affecting the regulation of massage therapist licensing have taken effect. Here are the important changes that hotel spa managers should be… Read more »

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… Read more »

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!… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

Google continues its fast foray into the travel industry, expanding existing features and rolling out new user tools for booking flights, hotels, entertainment, business conferences and more.  When you consider… Read more »

There’s nothing better than a summer getaway in Georgetown, Texas. Located 30-miles outside of Austin, with plenty of hustle but less of the bustle. The City, fondly known as, The… Read more »

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.,… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

By session’s end, there were 7,324 bills filed.  Of those, 1,428 bills passed into law. This translates to only about one in every five bills that are filed pass into… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

Summer is coming. It’s time to get your pools fun and sun-ready, and ADA compliant. We’ve outlined a checklist of what is required for ADA compliant swimming pools and spas,… Read more »

We’re in the final stretch of the 2019 Texas Legislative Session, with only four short weeks to adjournment on May 27.  This is also the busiest time of the Session,… Read more »