Every legislative session, THLA tracks hundreds of bills that may affect the hotel industry. We want you to see what we see. Here is the list of bills we are… Read more »

Updated March 29, 2021 The American hotel industry released national protocols for industry-wide hotel cleaning and safety standards in response to COVID-19 last year. One year into the pandemic, safety… Read more »

Virtual Converge on the Capitol is an opportunity for you and your colleagues to participate in the legislative process.  Your virtual visit with your legislative leaders and their staff lets them… Read more »

Updated March 2, 2021 March 2, 2021 update: Governor Issues GA-34 Full opening of Texas businesses; repeal of statewide mask mandate: GA-34 takes effect at 12:01 am on March 10,… Read more »

The Biden Administration recently announced several changes to PPP intended to help small businesses, including lodging operators, and further promote equitable access to economic relief. Specifically, the administration is targeting… Read more »

THLA Virtual Interactive Webinar Series: Best of THLA Short Course Topic One: Sales and Marketing by Cindy Novotny Tuesday, April 27th: 2:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. THLA is excited to… Read more »

Extreme Weather Tips – Keep your property prepared.

The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) is a tax credit aimed to incentivize businesses to keep employees on their payroll despite revenue reductions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

HB 1195 and SB 372 offer relief for employers at critical time Texas Hotel & Lodging Association is grateful to Rep. Charlie Geren, Sen. Kelly Hancock, Gov. Greg Abbott and… Read more »

From museums to historical sites, nature trails to festivals, there is something in Orange County for everyone to enjoy. Through the joint efforts and support of residents, city and county… Read more »

Texas Hotel & Lodging Association (THLA) has partnered with TransPecos Banks, a Texas state savings bank headquartered in San Antonio, to be the endorsed source for hotel  owners to obtain… Read more »

We are pleased to report that Congress has officially passed into law its latest form of COVID-19 relief legislation, the Coronavirus Response And Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (the “Act”).  This… Read more »

Placed on the banks of the beautiful San Marcos River and saturated with all the charm of the Texas Hill Country, San Marcos is one of the top getaways in… Read more »

With both flu and COVID-19 circulating this season, getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever. To keep your employees and customers healthy, you can play an important role… Read more »

From a fall foliage hike, to a dip in the lake to cool off during the summer, Conroe has outdoor activities that will make you fall in love with Texas… Read more »

For the second consecutive year THLA’s Membership Team has won the 2020 International Society of Hotel Associations (ISHA) Award for Excellence for Membership.  This marks the seventh time in the… Read more »

Written summary from Texas Lobby Partners: A lot of money was spent, and the status quo remains for the most part (assuming 2 recounts do not change the election night… Read more »

THLA is proud to support our friends at the Governor’s office in their effort to promote travel in our state. This holiday season, Travel Texas is encouraging Texans and future travelers… Read more »

By: Katie Amodei Within the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been another crisis brewing. While hotels have been grappling with budget shortfalls, staff furloughs, and social distancing guidelines—human traffickers have not… Read more »

Written by Jessie Prestridge Who could imagine a world without country music? Who in their right mind would want to! Country Music Superstar Miranda Lambert certainly never has, and she… Read more »

This article addresses the legal status of found property, and offers some guidance on what lodging properties should do with found property.

On September 29, local hotel associations representing Texas’ major metro areas hosted a “State of the Industry” webinar.  The event featured three prominent presenters: Mike Toomey (Chief Operating Officer of… Read more »

Bay Area Houston is a charming bayside region nestled midway between the big-city allure of Houston and the wide-open beaches of Galveston. It also serves as the third largest marina… Read more »

HOUSTON, TX – August 24, 2020 – Hilton Americas-Houston has been named a 2020 honoree for Houston Business Journal’s Business Impact Award. This specific award is bestowed on businesses that… Read more »

On September 22, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule offering clarity to determine whether a worker is an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act… Read more »

Texas Hotel & Lodging Association is pleased to announce the creation of a new scholarship in honor of Durwood Gould, an outstanding hotelier we lost too soon. Durwood worked in… Read more »

Come see why Stephenville has been listed among “The 100 Best Small Towns in America!”   Stephenville is the Erath County seat and is located about 70 miles southwest of… Read more »

Earlier this month, President Trump signed an executive order directing funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to a create a temporary $300 weekly federal unemployment benefit for unemployment… Read more »

Updated: August 26, 2020 Evacuees making their own travel reservations: Click here for telephone and website contact information for hotel brands with hotels located in Texas. Evacuees needing sheltering assistance:… Read more »

THLA is delighted to welcome Zach Glenn  to the role of THLA’s Chairman of the Board for 2020. Zach has served on the THLA board since 2016. As an instrumental… Read more »