by Justin Bragiel | Mar 20, 2020 | News
Updated July 2, 2020 July 2nd update: Statewide face-covering requirement On July 2nd, Governor Abbott issued executive order GA-29, available here, mandating that every person in Texas shall wear a face covering over their nose and mouth when inside a commercial...
by Justin Bragiel | Mar 19, 2020 | News
Updated March 18, 2020 Texas Hotel & Lodging Association is in communication with the State of Texas and with local governments regarding the possibility of hotels entering into a lease or other occupancy agreement with the government during the response to the...
by Justin Bragiel | Mar 16, 2020 | News
Updated March 19, 2020 We want to bring you an update about the current economic recovery proposals being pushed by the hotel industry with Congress to address the effect of the COVID-19 coronavirus on the viability of business moving forward. The below...
by Justin Bragiel | Mar 16, 2020 | News
What is the “COVID-19 coronavirus?” Photo: Houston Chronicle The term “coronavirus” refers to a common family of viruses. According to the CDC, most people get infected with a coronavirus at some point in their lives. The recent outbreak of...
by Justin Bragiel | Mar 16, 2020 | News
What steps can a hotel take to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus? Hotels can help reduce the spread of the virus by taking these steps: Require your staff to stay home if they show flu or cold-like symptoms. Employees who have symptoms of acute...
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 2, 2020 July 2: 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 the...
by THLA Staff | Feb 28, 2020 | Blog
We’ve previously discussed the necessity for hotel managers to stay current with their industry, regarding everything from management ethics to technology upgrades. And we’ve recently recommended some books for deep dives and better in-depth understanding. ...
by Justin Bragiel | Feb 27, 2020 | Blog
Texas is the only state that does not require employers to obtain workers’ compensation insurance coverage for their employees. This practice is known as “going bare,” and employers who do not obtain workers’ comp coverage are referred to as...
by THLA Staff | Feb 26, 2020 | Getaway
Photo: Marc Bennett Photo: Claire McCormack Fredericksburg, centrally located in the heart of Texas, boasts a small-town feel with the restaurants, accommodations, shops, and attractions usually reserved for a much larger destination. Main Street Founded by German...
