by THLA Staff | Apr 29, 2021 | News
WASHINGTON (April 28, 2021) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and UNITE HERE, the largest hospitality workers union in North America, today joined forces to call on Congress to pass the Save Hotel Jobs Act. The bill, introduced by U.S. Senator...
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...
