Category: Blog
THLA Tax Tip: Don’t Forget to Collect State (but not local) Hotel Taxes on Attached Meeting Room Rentals
August, 29 2018It is easy to get confused about which taxes to collect on the rental of a meeting room or banquet room. Unfortunately, the law on point is itself confusing: For… Read more »
THLA Welcomes Christy Spradling – Associate Membership Director
August, 29 2018Texas Hotel & Lodging Association is excited to welcome Christy Spradling on board as Associate Membership Director! Along with Carolyn McCall-Squires, Christy will be handling all facets of membership sales… Read more »
Tara Energy hosting Construction/Renovation Guidelines Town Hall in Dallas
August, 27 2018Tara Energy is arranging a Town Hall in Dallas for hoteliers along with Oncor the Utility provider in North Texas covering the topic New Construction / Renovation Guidelines-Procedures.… Read more »
6 Ways to Reduce Water Consumption in Hotels
July, 31 2018Summer heat reminds us of the importance of one of our most precious resources–water. From swimming pools to sprinklers to kitchen sinks, in our rapidly growing tourism sector hotels are… Read more »
Are you looking for staff to hire?
July, 31 2018Consider attending the State of Texas’s DiverseAbility Forum in Frisco, Texas on August 30th. The forum is hosted by the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities, TWC Office of… Read more »
THLA Tax Tip – Sales Taxes on Housekeeping and Data Processing
July, 31 2018A reminder that sales taxes are likely due on housekeeping services and data processing services Do you utilize a third-party housekeeping or janitorial service to clean your lodging property? If… Read more »
Employing Minors at Hotels
June, 27 2018Employing Minors at Texas Hotels During the summer months, many hotels turn to high-school students to fill seasonal positions. If you are considering employing a minor at your hotel, this… Read more »
Remembering Ron Sanders – Big Bend Visionary and Tourism Advocate
June, 27 2018On June 9, the Texas lodging industry lost Ron Sanders, an inspirational leader for hoteliers and the tourism industry. Rondell “Ron” Sanders, CHA, served on THLA’s board of directors… Read more »
Service Animals Lodging Properties
May, 29 2018A service animal is not a pet. Read up on traveling to Texas accommodations and questions to ask a guest when you are unsure.
Music Licensing: ASCAP, BMI, GMR, and SESAC
April, 30 2018Hoteliers 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… Read more »