It 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 »

Texas 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 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 »

This week, the San Antonio city clerk’s office verified that proponents of a mandatory sick leave ordinance have gathered a sufficient number of signatures on a petition for the City… Read more »

Summer 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 »

Consider 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 »

A 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 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 »

On 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 »

Round Rock has made a name for itself as the Sports Capital of Texas, playing host to the biggest youth and recreational sports tournaments for athletes from all over the… Read more »

A service animal is not a pet. Read up on traveling to Texas accommodations and questions to ask a guest when you are unsure.

In March, a federal appeals court extended the nation’s primary federal employment discrimination statute to cover transgender and transitioning employees.   The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that employers… Read more »

On May 21, 2018, the Supreme Court released a ruling on class action lawsuits that is very favorable to employers.   In May, the Supreme Court ruled that class action… Read more »

Hoteliers 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 »

Even if we weren’t there at the time, many are likely familiar with the State Fair of Texas and it’s impact to the city of Dallas annually. It’s amazing how… Read more »

In February, with members of the Hunt family in attendance at the White House, President Trump signed H.R. 582 (known as “Kari’s Law”) on the 50th anniversary of the first… Read more »

Properly screening job candidates is an important part of a hotel manager’s duties, and we all want to make sure we hire the right person for the job.  If conducting… Read more »

We don’t call it the ‘Big D’ for nothing! Dallas always features a jam-packed calendar of unique events including concerts, festivals, sports and entertainment, along with the largest urban arts… Read more »

What Every Hotel Purchaser Should Request Before Closing March 2018 Every year, hotels in markets across Texas change ownership.  Purchasers customarily engage in detailed due diligence prior to the closing… Read more »

By Jody Mayo What happens when employers looking for hospitality talent meet talented hospitality interns who need work experience? We think it is a match made in heaven. People support… Read more »

Hurricane Harvey recovery continues, with a little help from the hotel industry After Hurricane Harvey devastated parts of Texas, the tremendous generosity of hoteliers across the state helped hundreds of… Read more »

With Spring Break right around the corner, now is an excellent time to review your lodging property’s alcoholic beverage service policies to ensure compliance with Texas law. Remember, Texas law… Read more »

THLA is delighted to welcome Matthew Newton to the role of THLA’s Chairman of the Board for 2018. Matthew is a third-generation hotelier and has served on the THLA board… Read more »

This month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the H.R. 620, known as “the ADA Education and Reform Act.”   Supported by the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association, the American… Read more »

by Barbara Machado Social Media Alive in 1915? Living in today’s world of the internet and the rapid pace in which news spreads the globe, can you even imagine the… Read more »

by Barbara Machado Two years ago, I rejoined the THLA staff to assist with the Short Course at the University of Houston. It took about five minutes to recapture the excitement… Read more »

Del Rio is a frontier town that offers plenty of outdoor adventure and a flourishing arts community. The city is best known for being the home of Laughlin Air Force… Read more »

Even though it is still very early in 2018, the Texas election season is quickly heating up.  The March primary elections are only a few months away, and we are… Read more »

Earlier this month, President Trump nominated John Ring to serve on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for a five-year term.  If confirmed by the Senate, Mr. Ring’s appointment would… Read more »

Do I need to collect hotel occupancy taxes on cancellation fees? We get this question all the time, and the answer is, probably not.  A special rule applies to whether… Read more »