Category: News

The Paycheck Protection Program Explained

March, 30 2020

Updated June 18, 2020 June 5th Update: President Signs The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act By Nilesh Patel & Brian Sullivan I June 18, 2020 I News On June 5,… Read more »

CARES Act Signed into Law – $2.2 trillion stimulus package

March, 25 2020

On March 27, the federal CARES Act was signed into law

This provides over $2.2 trillion in federal stimulus spending to aid the U.S. economy.

The THLA legal team is still reviewing the enormous bill and all the programs it creates, but here is information on the essentials you should know.

Local Governments Issuing Shelter-in-Place Orders

March, 24 2020

June 2020 update: Note that the below information is no longer up-to-date. Governor Abbott’s statewide emergency orders have largely superseded many of the local stay-at-home orders, and many local orders… Read more »

COVID-19 Coronavirus: Texas hotel industry occupancy agreement survey

March, 19 2020

Updated March 18, 2020 Texas Hotel & Lodging Association is in communication with the State of Texas and with local governments regarding the possibility of hotels entering into a lease… Read more »

COVID-19 Coronavirus: Hotel Industry’s Response and Economic Recovery Proposals

March, 16 2020

Updated March 19, 2020 We want to bring you an update about the current economic recovery proposals being pushed by the hotel industry with Congress to address the effect of… Read more »

What is the “COVID-19 coronavirus”, how is it spread, and how is it affecting travel?

March, 16 2020

What is the “COVID-19 coronavirus?” The term “coronavirus” refers to a common family of viruses.  According to the CDC, most people get infected with a coronavirus at some point in… Read more »

How hotels can prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus

March, 16 2020

What steps can a hotel take to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus?  Hotels can help reduce the spread of the virus by taking these steps: Require your staff… Read more »

Coronavirus Affecting Global Travel; Hotels Must Review Health and Safety Measures

March, 1 2020

Updated March 2, 2021 March 2: Governor Updates Executive Order on Reopening Texas. Read more here. THLA partner Fisher & Phillips provides guidance on whether to require employees to obtain… Read more »

San Antonio Paid Sick Leave Blocked

November, 30 2019

On November 22nd, 2019 a federal district judge blocked the City of San Antonio’s paid sick leave ordinance from taking effect as scheduled on December 1, 2019.  The injunction issued is part… Read more »

Texas Workforce Commission – Occupational Employment Statistics Letter and Report

October, 31 2019

The hotel industry is facing a critical labor shortage, Texas hoteliers should pay close attention to your U.S. mailbox in November for a letter from the U.S. Department of Labor… Read more »