Earlier this month, President Trump signed an executive order directing funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to a create a temporary $300 weekly federal unemployment benefit for unemployment… Read more »

Updated: August 26, 2020 Evacuees making their own travel reservations: Click here for telephone and website contact information for hotel brands with hotels located in Texas. Evacuees needing sheltering assistance:… Read more »

THLA is delighted to welcome Zach Glenn  to the role of THLA’s Chairman of the Board for 2020. Zach has served on the THLA board since 2016. As an instrumental… Read more »

Hurricane Evacuees making their own travel reservations: Click here for telephone and website contact information for hotel brands with hotels located in Texas. Updated: August 27, 2020 Hurricane Laura update:… Read more »

Explore Victoria In Victoria you’ll discover a captivating town with a deep history, vibrant culture, amazing food, and live music – all just a hop, skip, and a jump from… Read more »

The United States Supreme Court ruled last month in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia that a hallmark civil rights law protects gay and transgender workers from workplace discrimination.  Justice Neil… Read more »

By Nilesh Patel & Brian Sullivan Updated: July 8, 2020 On June 8, the Federal Reserve announced several changes to the Main Street Lending Program to allow more small to… Read more »

A trip to Pearland isn’t complete without stopping by for art, culture, food, and fun in this Texas Gulf Coast city. Discover the many things to do in Pearland situated… Read more »

Hurricane season officially began June 1st. While initial forecasts predict an ‘average’ season this year, with an outlook of 13 to 19 named storms, we well know it only takes… Read more »

Updated June 8, 2020 All employers are required by law to post certain federal and state employment law posters in a prominent location at the place of business. A hotel… Read more »

Good Music. Good Times. Hometown. Rockwall is situated on scenic Lake Ray Hubbard, just 22 miles east of downtown Dallas on Interstate 30. The smallest county in Texas has the… Read more »

THLA has an easy-to-use chart that covers virtually every type of charge a hotel might charge a guest, and information about which tax (if any) applies.

Updated April 29, 2020 Webinar On April 13, THLA hosted a webinar with experts at the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). We asked the TWC questions about applying for unemployment benefits,… Read more »

Updated June 18, 2020 June 5th Update: President Signs The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act By Nilesh Patel & Brian Sullivan I June 18, 2020 I News On June 5,… Read more »

On March 27, the federal CARES Act was signed into law

This provides over $2.2 trillion in federal stimulus spending to aid the U.S. economy.

The THLA legal team is still reviewing the enormous bill and all the programs it creates, but here is information on the essentials you should know.

June 2020 update: Note that the below information is no longer up-to-date. Governor Abbott’s statewide emergency orders have largely superseded many of the local stay-at-home orders, and many local orders… Read more »

Travel has ground to a stop while many cities have mandated shelter in place restrictions due to the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic.  Many hotels are contracting with state governments due to… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

What is the “COVID-19 coronavirus?” 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… Read more »

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… Read more »

Updated March 2, 2021 March 2: Governor Updates Executive Order on Reopening Texas. Read more here. THLA partner Fisher & Phillips provides guidance on whether to require employees to obtain… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

Texas accommodations and ADA service animals: avoid potential exposure to liability by understanding the rules and common questions we receive.

The 75th Annual Short Course and the 14th Annual Advanced Short Course hosted the “superstars” of our industry from January 6–10, 2020, at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel… Read more »

Hotel reputation management is important for all hotels, especially the management of your online reputation.  How travelers perceive, rate, review, share and search for information about your establishment directly affects… Read more »

Plano beckons both leisure and business travelers with a rich assortment of attractions, hotels and more! This North Texas City is the Place to Eat, Stay, Shop, Play and Meet… Read more »

As we’ve discussed in a previous article Best Hotel Booking Apps and What Hotels Should Know About Them, hotels need to stay current with all the ways travelers book their… Read more »