by Justin Bragiel | Dec 28, 2016 | Blog
Starting with the 3rd Quarter of 2016, Source Strategies latest publication, the Texas Hotel Markets Report gives you a detailed analysis of Texas hotel market performance. Included is a state-wide metro-based Summary Report, with both quarterly and...
by Justin Bragiel | Dec 13, 2016 | Blog
THLA is gearing up for a busy legislative session set to kick off in January, and our legislative affairs committee recently convened to set our priorities and agenda for the upcoming year. Texas Hotel & Lodging Association is your source for information on...
by Justin Bragiel | Nov 29, 2016 | Blog
With so much attention focused on the presidential election, it is understandable that many have not caught up on the results of our state elections. Across the state there were a few upsets, surprises, and nail-biting races that came down to just a few votes. In what...
by Justin Bragiel | Nov 29, 2016 | Blog
Lodging Industry Emerging Leaders meet in Fort Worth Brian Sullivan Emerging Leaders Committee Staff Liaison, and THLA Associate General Counsel Our Emerging Leaders Committee hosted its second-ever Emerging Leaders seminar and networking event Omni Fort Worth Hotel...
by Justin Bragiel | Nov 29, 2016 | Blog
On the Road with Justin: A Roadside View of Autumnal Texas Justin Bragiel, THLA General Counsel November is a beautiful time of year in Texas, and that’s a good thing when your job description involves meeting with hoteliers across our great state. This...
by Justin Bragiel | Nov 29, 2016 | Blog
On November 22, 2016, a federal judge in Sherman, Texas issued a temporary injunction blocking the new federal overtime salary regulations from taking effect on December 1st. In September, THLA joined in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Labor in an...
by Justin Bragiel | Nov 29, 2016 | Blog
Failing to Pay: What to do when a guest does not pay for lodging It’s one of the most common calls to our legal department: a guest or group hasn’t paid the folio, and the hotel needs to figure out what to do next. The solution...
by Justin Bragiel | Oct 27, 2016 | Blog
Adopt a Plan to Prevent Workplace Violence Texas Hotel & Lodging Association On September 29, 2016, a Houston hotel employee was shot after confronting thieves attempting to burglarize vehicles in the hotel’s parking lot. ...
by Justin Bragiel | Oct 27, 2016 | Blog
Post Your Maximum Room Rates Texas Hotel & Lodging Association With the end of the year upon us, now is a great time to evaluate whether your hotel property will need to revise its maximum room rate signs for any upcoming events. Texas...
