Category: Blog

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

February, 28 2023

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

Ethical Labor Practices in Hospitality

February, 28 2023

Many hotels were understaffed in 2022 and finding new staff remains a challenge for the hospitality industry.
Hotels must entice new hires with competitive pay, promising career paths and more.

Why Hotels Should Consider Partnering with Restaurants

January, 31 2023

Unique partnerships can offer guests meals while keeping costs down and increasing brand awareness.

THLA Summer Camps Recognized

January, 23 2023

ISHA’s national award given to a program or project that best demonstrates an effective training mechanism and enhances knowledge of our travel & tourism industry.

What is Hotel Occupancy Tax?

January, 15 2023

Occupancy tax is a tax on the rental of rooms that the city, county, state or country may require; it is generally owed on the price of accommodations & generally paid by the guest.

Hotel Industry Trends for 2023

December, 29 2022

Digital Transformation and Automation, Personalization and Sustainability will continue to trend in 2023.

2023 Texas Legislative Session – Our Issues

December, 22 2022

Read about hotel occupancy tax, full funding for state tourism promotion, STR preemption and other issues THLA will adddress in 2023

Legislative Update

December, 21 2022

Bill pre-filing is underway, and THLA is preparing for the 2023 Texas legislative session.
As of December 21st, 1,457 bills have been filed, which is already a sharp increase from two years ago.

Video Marketing for Hotels – the Rise of TikTok and Instagram Reels

November, 30 2022

Expedia predicts 82% of all internet consumer traffic in the hospitality industry will have been video focused.
Here are some general best practices to make video a solid cornerstone of your marketing strategy.

12 Tips for Hotel Holiday Marketing 2022

October, 28 2022

As the travel industry continues its rebound, pent-up wanderlust may see more travelers considering ‘Hotel for the Holidays’, presenting more opportunities for hotels.See our 12 Tips for Holiday Marketing.