Category: Blog

Immigration Enforcement in 2026: What Texas Hospitality Leaders Need to Know

February, 24 2026

Immigration Enforcement in 2026: What Texas Hospitality Leaders Need to Know

THLA Groundhog Job Shadow Day 2026: A Statewide Success

February, 24 2026

February 2, 2026, THLA and the Future Hotel & Tourism Professionals hosted the first Groundhog Job Shadow Day, a career awareness initiative with 200 stu7dents statewide.

Rockport-Fulton: Where the Coast Comes Alive

February, 23 2026

Nestled along the South Texas Gulf Coast, the twin cities of Rockport and Fulton offers world-class birding, legendary fishing and savory fresh seafood and more.

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The Law on Renting Rooms to Minors and Under-Age Guests

February, 22 2026

Texas law on renting rooms to minors. This Q&A explains the laws and provides some best practices to avoid liability.

Recap of the 79th Annual Short Course

January, 27 2026

Recap of the 79h Annual THLA Short Course!

AHLA: Hotel on the Hill Event 2026

January, 27 2026

It’s Been a Tough Year for the Industry, demand has not kept up with rising costs. Showing up matters. Get in front of Congress, tell them what’s on your mind.

Governor Abbott Announces 2026 Governor’s Small Business Summit Host Cities

January, 27 2026

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the 15 Texas communities selected as 2026 Governor’s Small Business Summit host cities.

The Importance of Community Engagement for Hotels

January, 27 2026

Hospitality, by definition, involves service. But self-aware hotels don’t only serve their guests; they serve their community. Hotels play important roles in disaster relief, thwarting human trafficking and more.

The Woodlands—A Natural Setting for Extraordinary Events

January, 27 2026

A quiet afternoon kayaking, a fist-pumping night of live music, a gorgeous waterfront dining experience—just a few ways you can spend a day in The Woodlands.

Donate to Texas HotelPAC

January, 1 2026

Donate to Texas HotelPAC! Support our mission. THLA advocates for legislation, regulations, resources, and a business climate that will promote a strong, vibrant, and growing lodging and tourism industry within… Read more »