Category: Blog

The Role Of High School Partnerships And Future Leaders

August, 29 2023

Nurturing tomorrow’s leaders.

GSA releases FY 2024 per diem rates

August, 17 2023

The federal General Services Agency (GSA) just announced new federal lodging per diem rates for Fiscal Year 2024

Digital Marketing for Hotels 2023 – UX, VR, AI, and Other Acronyms

July, 27 2023

The digital marketing landscape changes constantly and the perpetual motion of digital media can make it hard to find your footing. Here are some recommendations for how hotels can utilize better UX, VR and AI

Property tax reminder on calculator and a house model.

The Texas Legislature Finally Passes Property Tax Reform

July, 14 2023

The historic $18 billion tax cut is funded from the state’s budget surplus, and it will have a substantial positive effect on Texas lodging property owners.

Will Texas Actually Reform Property Taxes?

June, 29 2023

Property taxes are high in Texas. With a record state budget surplus, hotel owners are asking ‘What does Texas plan to do to ease their property tax burden?’

Daycations – How Hotels can Generate Revenue with Day Passes

June, 29 2023

Many hotels, resorts, and lodgings open their pools, spas, and other amenities for Daycations by offering day passes. See how Hotels can generate extra revenue with these day passes.

Hurricane Preparedness for Hotels

June, 28 2023

Hurricane season officially began June 1st and will last to November 30th. During hurricane season you should regularly monitor your preparedness.

Room Pricing During an Emergency

June, 6 2023

For Texas lodging operators, we advise that a hotel not raise its rates to levels that are higher than the rates the hotel would normally charge for that level of occupancy when there is not an emergency.

2023 End of Session Report

June, 1 2023

The 2023 Legislative Session produced very important results for the Texas lodging industry, but it’s not over just yet. A special session has been ordered. Read our Texas Legislature End of Session Report.

Dog Days of Summer and Pet-Friendly Hotels

May, 31 2023

Pandemic Pets are hitting the road (with their people of course). Pet-Welcoming Hotels are offering perks.