by Nilesh Patel | Oct 31, 2019 | Blog, News
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 (DOL) regarding the completion of an Occupational Employment Survey (OES). The OES is...
by THLA Staff | Oct 31, 2019 | Blog
The Holiday Season can be the most wonderful, and most lucrative, time of the year for many hotels. Make your list, and check it twice to ensure you have the right strategy to share the spirit of your unique establishment. On the first day of marketing, know...
by THLA Staff | Oct 30, 2019 | Getaway
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 a scoop of your favorite ice cream flavor at Blue Bell Creameries. In Brenham, you’ll...
by THLA Staff | Oct 29, 2019 | Blog
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 on record, which was buoyed by robust corporate travel, solid demand...
by Justin Bragiel | Oct 28, 2019 | News
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 elections are upon us. This November, you won’t see any state or...
by THLA Staff | Sep 30, 2019 | Getaway
Photo: Jeremy T. Walls 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 explore. With two International Dark Sky Parks, you’re sure to be star struck. Wake up to...
by THLA Staff | Sep 26, 2019 | Blog
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 and online opportunities can make this task feel...
by Justin Bragiel | Sep 10, 2019 | Blog
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 aware of. Fingerprinting for massage therapists (updated January 21,...
by Justin Bragiel | Aug 30, 2019 | Blog
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 period begins on September 1, 2019 and ends on...
by THLA Staff | Aug 29, 2019 | Blog
We’re hot on the heels of the 2nd warmest August on record in Texas. And based on current climate data, we’re only getting hotter every year. We understand the important environmental reasons to save energy, but if you haven’t already, it’s time to consider the...
