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What is Average Daily Rate (ADR)?
January, 15 2018Average Daily Rate (ADR) is a commonly used financial indicator in the hotel industry to measure your hotel’s statistical performance compared to your competitor’s and to measure your hotel to… Read more »
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Our Most Important Stories from 2017
December, 31 2017Changing the calendar at the end of December marks a time for reflection on the past year, and planning for the future. As we look back on 2017 and the… Read more »
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Jo Fischer – A Lifetime of 5 Star Service
December, 3 2017Jo Fischer, wife of Ed Fischer for 71 glorious years, was a lifelong supporter of hospitality and THLA (formerly the Texas Hotel/Motel Association). In the late 1950’s the hotel industry… Read more »
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Sample Employment Handbook, Warnings, and Evaluations
November, 15 2017THLA has sample employment handbooks, employee warnings, and employee evaluations for your convenience. Sample hotel employee handbook Sample employee warning Sample performance evaluation
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THLA’s 7th Annual Educational Foundation Online Auction
November, 10 2017View and bid on the gift of travel this season! View and bid on the gift of travel this season! THLA’s 7th Annual Online Auction begins on Thursday,… Read more »
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2018 THLA Short Course & Advanced Short Course
November, 1 2017Register now for THLA’s 2018 Short Course Monday, January 08, 2018 9:00 AM through Friday, January 12, 2018 2:30 PM Hilton University of Houston 4450 University Drive Houston, TX 77204 Register… Read more »
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Houston Hospitality Employee Relief Funds Seeks Donations
October, 31 2017Thousands of Houston area residents were affected by Hurricane Harvey, including many hotel and hospitality industry employees. In response, Visit Houston, the Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Houston (HLAGH),… Read more »
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The Impact Of The Gig Economy On The Hospitality Industry
October, 30 2017By Pamela Williams and Lariza Hebert What Is The Gig Economy? When many employers hear the term “gig economy,” they immediately think of popular services such as Uber and Lyft.… Read more »
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Hotels Reevaluate Safety & Security Protocols After Las Vegas Shooting
October, 30 2017Safety & Security Protocols After Las Vegas Shooting Nearly a month after Mandalay Bay Hotel guest Stephen Paddock opened fire on a crowd of concertgoers from his hotel suite on… Read more »
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City Council approves Visit Austin’s Budget for 2017-2018
October, 13 2017Thanks to all of you for taking action this week to send a message to Austin City Council in support of Visit Austin’s budget. Your efforts paid off. Last night,… Read more »