Hoteliers across the U.S. often receive notice from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI), Global Music Rights (GMR), and the Society of European… Read more »

Even if we weren’t there at the time, many are likely familiar with the State Fair of Texas and it’s impact to the city of Dallas annually. It’s amazing how… Read more »

In February, with members of the Hunt family in attendance at the White House, President Trump signed H.R. 582 (known as “Kari’s Law”) on the 50th anniversary of the first… Read more »

Properly screening job candidates is an important part of a hotel manager’s duties, and we all want to make sure we hire the right person for the job.  If conducting… Read more »

We don’t call it the ‘Big D’ for nothing! Dallas always features a jam-packed calendar of unique events including concerts, festivals, sports and entertainment, along with the largest urban arts… Read more »

What Every Hotel Purchaser Should Request Before Closing March 2018 Every year, hotels in markets across Texas change ownership.  Purchasers customarily engage in detailed due diligence prior to the closing… Read more »

By Jody Mayo What happens when employers looking for hospitality talent meet talented hospitality interns who need work experience? We think it is a match made in heaven. People support… Read more »

Hurricane Harvey recovery continues, with a little help from the hotel industry After Hurricane Harvey devastated parts of Texas, the tremendous generosity of hoteliers across the state helped hundreds of… Read more »

With Spring Break right around the corner, now is an excellent time to review your lodging property’s alcoholic beverage service policies to ensure compliance with Texas law. Remember, Texas law… Read more »

THLA is delighted to welcome Matthew Newton to the role of THLA’s Chairman of the Board for 2018. Matthew is a third-generation hotelier and has served on the THLA board… Read more »

This month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the H.R. 620, known as “the ADA Education and Reform Act.”   Supported by the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association, the American… Read more »

by Barbara Machado Social Media Alive in 1915? Living in today’s world of the internet and the rapid pace in which news spreads the globe, can you even imagine the… Read more »

by Barbara Machado Two years ago, I rejoined the THLA staff to assist with the Short Course at the University of Houston. It took about five minutes to recapture the excitement… Read more »

Del Rio is a frontier town that offers plenty of outdoor adventure and a flourishing arts community. The city is best known for being the home of Laughlin Air Force… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] 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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

Jo Fischer, wife of Ed Fischer for 71 glorious years, was a lifelong supporter of hospitality and THLA (formerly the Texas Hotel/Motel Association). In the late 1950’s the hotel industry… Read more »

With Irving’s burgeoning visitor’s district; it’s a connection, a destination, and a state of mind. Stay & play in the convention-centric visitor’s district Irving, Texas is a whole lot of… Read more »

THLA has sample employment handbooks, employee warnings, and employee evaluations for your convenience.   Sample hotel employee handbook Sample employee warning Sample performance evaluation

View and bid on the gift of travel this season!     View and bid on the gift of travel this season! THLA’s 7th Annual Online Auction begins on Thursday,… Read more »

Earlier this month, Congress voted to pass HR 3441, also known as the “Save Local Businesses Act.” This bi-partisan bill clarifies the regulations within the expanded joint employer rule. Under HR 3441, an… Read more »

Register now for THLA’s 2018 Short Course Monday, January 08, 2018 9:00 AM through Friday, January 12, 2018 2:30 PM Hilton University of Houston 4450 University Drive Houston, TX 77204 Register… Read more »

Thousands of Houston area residents were affected by Hurricane Harvey, including many hotel and hospitality industry employees. In response, Visit Houston, the Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Houston (HLAGH),… Read more »