by THLA Staff | Aug 29, 2018 | Blog
Texas Hotel & Lodging Association is excited to welcome Christy Spradling on board as Associate Membership Director! Along with Carolyn McCall-Squires, Christy will be handling all facets of membership sales and retention. As a fifth generation Texan, raised in...
by THLA Staff | Aug 27, 2018 | Blog
Tara Energy is arranging a Town Hall in Dallas for hoteliers along with Oncor the Utility provider in North Texas covering the topic New Construction / Renovation Guidelines-Procedures. This is a free informative session very beneficial for hoteliers who are into...
by THLA Staff | Jul 31, 2018 | News
This week, the San Antonio city clerk’s office verified that proponents of a mandatory sick leave ordinance have gathered a sufficient number of signatures on a petition for the City Council to consider the measure. Now, the San Antonio City Council will decide...
by Justin Bragiel | Jul 31, 2018 | Blog
Summer heat reminds us of the importance of one of our most precious resources–water. From swimming pools to sprinklers to kitchen sinks, in our rapidly growing tourism sector hotels are big water consumers. Population growth and climate change are making water...
by Justin Bragiel | Jul 31, 2018 | Blog
Consider attending the State of Texas’s DiverseAbility Forum in Frisco, Texas on August 30th. The forum is hosted by the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities, TWC Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers, Texas Workforce...
by Justin Bragiel | Jul 31, 2018 | Blog
A reminder that sales taxes are likely due on housekeeping services and data processing services Do you utilize a third-party housekeeping or janitorial service to clean your lodging property? If so, be aware that these third-party charges are typically subject to...
by Justin Bragiel | Jun 27, 2018 | Blog
Employing Minors at Texas Hotels During the summer months, many hotels turn to high-school students to fill seasonal positions. If you are considering employing a minor at your hotel, this guide will help make sure you are complying with state and federal laws. It is...
by Justin Bragiel | Jun 27, 2018 | Blog
Keeping Your Pool Area Safe It’s good practice to review your hotel property’s swimming pool rules and safety standards. While your guests enjoy the pool, make sure you avoid potential liability and stay compliant with local, state, and federal law. In Texas, swimming...
by Justin Bragiel | Jun 27, 2018 | Blog
On June 9, the Texas lodging industry lost Ron Sanders, an inspirational leader for hoteliers and the tourism industry. Rondell “Ron” Sanders, CHA, served on THLA’s board of directors for 20 years as an advocate for the hotel industry, hospitality education, and...
by THLA Staff | Jun 27, 2018 | Short Course Q&A
Former Admin for El Paso Hotel and Lodging Association Arriving in El Paso Texas from Germany when she was 7 years old, Karola began an interesting path to the hospitality industry. She remembers going from being laughed at for her ‘foreign’ language to establishing...
