by Justin Bragiel | Jan 31, 2018 | Blog
Even though it is still very early in 2018, the Texas election season is quickly heating up. The March primary elections are only a few months away, and we are seeing a lot of activity in certain races. The Texas Lobby Group, THLA’s outside lobbying firm, has this...
by Justin Bragiel | Jan 31, 2018 | News
Earlier this month, President Trump nominated John Ring to serve on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for a five-year term. If confirmed by the Senate, Mr. Ring’s appointment would ensure that the NLRB has a Republican-appointed majority through at least...
by Justin Bragiel | Jan 31, 2018 | Blog
Do I need to collect hotel occupancy taxes on cancellation fees? We get this question all the time, and the answer is, probably not. A special rule applies to whether hotel occupancy taxes are imposed on a hotel room rental cancellation fee. A 1989 Texas...
by THLA Staff | Jan 15, 2018 | Blog
Revenue per available room (RevPAR) is a metric used in the hotel industry to determine the financial health of the business based on the average daily room rate (ADR) by the occupancy rate. It can also be determined by dividing the total room revenue by the total...
by THLA Staff | Jan 15, 2018 | Blog
Occupancy rate is the ratio of rented or used space for the total amount of available space. The metric is expressed as a percentage and is often used when determining how much available space is actually being utilized in a given period. How to calculate Occupancy...
by THLA Staff | Jan 15, 2018 | Blog
Occupancy tax is a tax on the rental of rooms that the city, county, state or country may require; it is generally owed on the price of accommodations or any additional fees like cleanings or extra guests. An occupancy tax can also be referred to as a lodging tax, a...
by THLA Staff | Jan 15, 2018 | Blog
Average Daily Rate (ADR) is a commonly used financial indicator in the hotel industry to measure your hotel’s statistical performance compared to your competitor’s and to measure your hotel to itself (year over year). The number represents the average rental income...
by Justin Bragiel | Dec 31, 2017 | Blog
Changing the calendar at the end of December marks a time for reflection on the past year, and planning for the future. As we look back on 2017 and the stories that shaped our industry, Texas hoteliers can be proud of the good work and compassion of our members, the...
by Justin Bragiel | Dec 15, 2017 | News
On December 15, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) struck down the ability to use “micro-unions” to organize private workplaces. In the pro-employer decision, the NLRB reinstated the older, traditional “community-of-interest” standard for determining whether a...
by Brian Sullivan | Dec 5, 2017 | Blog
Overview and Best Practices Workplace harassment is a significant problem in settings across the United States. The recent accounts of harassment spanning from Hollywood to Washington, D.C. have caused businesses to reexamine their own policies against workplace...
