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 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 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 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...