by THLA Staff | Dec 12, 2019 | Blog
ISHA, the International Society of Hotel Associations, bestowed the Award of Excellence in Member Programs to THLA for its ongoing program with BEST Training to prevent human trafficking. The Awards were announced at the ISHA Winter Conference 2019in the Kimpton Hotel...
by Justin Bragiel | Nov 30, 2019 | Blog
Sales tax. Hotel occupancy tax. Mixed beverage tax. Determining which taxes apply to a particular hotel charge becomes confusing very quickly. Sales tax, hotel tax, and mixed beverage tax can all appear on the same invoice, and both hotel operators and hotel guests...
by Justin Bragiel | Nov 30, 2019 | News
On November 22nd, 2019 a federal district judge blocked the City of San Antonio’s paid sick leave ordinance from taking effect as scheduled on December 1, 2019. The injunction issued is part of a lawsuit brought against the City by a broad coalition of...
by THLA Staff | Nov 30, 2019 | Blog
When you curl up by the fire this holiday season with a good book, consider reading something to hone your skills in, and gain a deeper understanding of, the hospitality industry you’ve chosen for your career. We’ve compiled a list of five books to consider, based on...
by THLA Staff | Nov 29, 2019 | Getaway
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion Spend a day, a week or a weekend in The Woodlands, and you’ll find this is far from the ordinary destination. With all of the amenities of a larger city, neighboring proximity to major Houston airports, and one of the region’s top...
by THLA Staff | Nov 27, 2019 | Blog
While location and price are the two biggest determining factors in where travelers book their stay, a hotel’s food and beverage often ranks third. When room rates and bookings flatten or even decline, unique or quality dining and drinking experiences can beef up your...
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...
