by Justin Bragiel | Jun 22, 2018 | Blog
Room Pricing During an Emergency Since the Governor has declared an emergency, certain limitations are in effect for the private sector. For lodging operators, we advise that a hotel not raise its rates to levels that are higher than the rates the hotel would normally...
by THLA Staff | May 30, 2018 | Getaway
Round Rock has made a name for itself as the Sports Capital of Texas, playing host to the biggest youth and recreational sports tournaments for athletes from all over the world. Toasted popcorn wafting through the bleachers of Dell Diamond stadium, the brisk ping of a...
by Justin Bragiel | May 29, 2018 | News
In March, a federal appeals court extended the nation’s primary federal employment discrimination statute to cover transgender and transitioning employees. The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that employers cannot discriminate against such employees without...
by Justin Bragiel | May 29, 2018 | Blog
Hospitality businesses are seeing an increase in guests requesting accommodation for services animals, and members continue to contact us with questions regarding allowing dogs in lodging properties. To help avoid potential exposure to liability, it is important to...
by Justin Bragiel | May 29, 2018 | News
On May 21, 2018, the Supreme Court released a ruling on class action lawsuits that is very favorable to employers. In May, the Supreme Court ruled that class action waivers in employment arbitration agreements do not violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)...
by Justin Bragiel | Apr 30, 2018 | Blog
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 Stage Authors and Composers (SESAC), requesting that the hotelier...
by THLA Staff | Apr 30, 2018 | Blog
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 much has changed over the years. In 2017 the fair welcomed 2,250,433 people! The 2017 event brought big crowds...
by Monica Whitlock | Apr 29, 2018 | Short Course Q&A
From the Czech Republic to Hilton Americas Catering Lenka made an interesting journey into the hospitality industry. From growing up in a small village in the Czech Republic where she knew nothing of the business, to a degree in Tourism Management in Aberdeen...
by THLA Staff | Apr 29, 2018 | News
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 911 call being made in the United States. Sponsored by Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas), H.R. 582...
by Justin Bragiel | Apr 29, 2018 | Blog
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 criminal background checks, driving records, or credit history is part of that process, employers...
