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Workers Comp Texas

Reminder: If Your Company Does Not Provide Workers’ Compensation Coverage, It is Time to File Your Annual Report to TDI 

February, 27 2020

Texas is the only state that does not require employers to obtain workers’ compensation insurance coverage for their employees. This practice is known as “going bare,” and employers who do… Read more »

ADA Service Animals

February, 11 2020

Texas accommodations and ADA service animals: avoid potential exposure to liability by understanding the rules and common questions we receive.

The Importance of Hotel Reputation Management

January, 30 2020

Hotel reputation management is important for all hotels, especially the management of your online reputation.  How travelers perceive, rate, review, share and search for information about your establishment directly affects… Read more »

Most Popular Hotel Booking Websites and What Hotels Should Know About Them

December, 31 2019

As we’ve discussed in a previous article Best Hotel Booking Apps and What Hotels Should Know About Them, hotels need to stay current with all the ways travelers book their… Read more »

Best Hotel Booking Apps and What Hotels Should Know About Them

December, 27 2019

As travelers jump between desktop, mobile, and apps to plan and book their travels, marketers suggest it’s time for hotels to “embrace the omnichannel shoppers.”  Mobile usage is growing in… Read more »

THLA Launches Property Listing Admin Tool for Members

December, 16 2019

THLA has been developing our own Property Listing tool to give our Members direct control over their listing on THLA’s website. This admin feature will allow you to access your account… Read more »

THLA Receives Award of Excellence from ISHA

December, 12 2019

ISHA, the International Society of Hotel Associations, bestowed the Award of Excellence in Member Programs to THLA for its ongoing program with BEST Training to prevent human trafficking. The Awards… Read more »

Hotel Management Books to Read

November, 30 2019

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… Read more »

5 Ways Hotels Can Increase Food and Beverage Revenue

November, 27 2019

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… Read more »

Texas Workforce Commission – Occupational Employment Statistics Letter and Report

October, 31 2019

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… Read more »