Category: News
Texas Human Trafficking Prevention Training Law Takes Effect
December, 28 2021The Texas hotel industry, in coordination with the major hotel brands and the American Hotel & Lodging Association, advocated for the passage of the Texas human trafficking prevention training legislation.
Child Care Scholarships- Opportunities for Hospitality Workers
November, 30 2021The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is providing extra help to the service industry, which was hit hard by the pandemic, by providing 12 months of free child care to low-income parents who are employed in the service industry.
The Third Legislative Session Ended with a Big Win for the Texas Lodging Industry
October, 27 2021We are pleased to report that in Section 2 of SB 8, the Texas Legislature appropriated $180 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Governor’s office… Read more »
September 2021 COVID-19 Federal Vaccine Mandate: Things to know
September, 27 2021October 11th Update: Governor’s Executive Order On October 11th, Governor Abbott issued an executive order that states, “No entity in Texas can compel receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine by any… Read more »
THLA proposes bylaws amendment
September, 15 2021THLA proposes bylaws amendment Texas Hotel & Lodging Association’s board of directors and THLA members in attendance will consider and vote on a minor amendment to the THLA bylaws at… Read more »
Hurricane Ida
August, 29 2021Hurricane Evacuees making their own travel reservations: Click here for telephone and website contact information for hotel brands with hotels located in Texas. Updated: August 29, 2021 Hurricane Ida update:… Read more »
Federal Per Diem Rates Maintained at FY2021 Levels
August, 27 2021Each year, the General Services Administration (GSA) sets a per diem rate to reimburse employees’ lodging expenses for official travel within the continental United States. Normally, GSA calculates per diems… Read more »
Grants available for EV Charging Stations- Deadline Approaching
August, 27 2021We are excited to inform you about a state and federal grant/tax credit opportunity for hotels that are interested in installing “charging stations” for electric vehicles. Electric Vehicles (EV’s) are… Read more »
July 30th – Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking
July, 29 2021This Friday, July 30, is the United Nations World Day Against Trafficking of Persons. This day raises awareness of human trafficking, which is the use of force, fraud, or coercion… Read more »
THLA & TWC Roundtable on Labor Shortages
June, 29 2021In response to the current labor shortage, THLA hosted a virtual meeting with the Texas Work Force Commission on June 3, 2021 to discuss strategies to attract more workers to… Read more »