ORIX Hotels Leverages Local Roots to Drive National Impact

🔄 Go Hotels Bacolod Transforms into Go Hotels Plus

Go Hotels Bacolod has been rebranded as Go Hotels Plus Bacolod, with refreshed interiors, upgraded amenities, and a renewed focus on comfort while maintaining affordability. The changes include enhanced linens, improved security features, updated flooring for quieter rooms, and a modernized lobby and café. The hotel is offering special introductory rates through the end of September as part of the launch.. Read more.

🌊 Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort Enters New Era

The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort is under new ownership and plans for a “massive” renovation to refresh the property while keeping it under the Hilton flag. The hotel has a long history dating back to its original opening in 1989, and past multi-million dollar upgrades included meeting spaces, restaurants, and beachfront cabanas. The next renovations are expected to elevate guest amenities and modernize core areas. Read more.

💰 Auberge to Operate The Knox Hotel & Residences in Dallas

Auberge Resorts Collection will manage The Knox, a luxury hotel and branded residences project in Dallas’ Knox Street district. The development features 140 hotel rooms, 48 private residences, and a wellness spa retreat with contrast bathing rooms. The design blends resort-level luxury with urban living, nestled adjacent to the Katy Trail. The property is expected to open in 2026 as part of a mixed-use lifestyle hub. Read more.

✨ Brown Hotels Sale Nears Completion in Israel & Greece

Israel Canada Hotels is poised to complete its acquisition of Brown Hotels, gaining control of its operations in Israel and Greece, including the brand and digital assets. The deal includes about 10 hotels in Israel (~930 rooms) and 8 in Greece (~1,067 rooms). Israel Canada Hotels plans to pay NIS 38.5 million in cash and assume another NIS 74 million in debt as part of the transaction. Read more.

⚡ ORIX Hotels Leverages Local Roots to Drive National Impact

ORIX Hotel Management, part of the ORIX Group in Japan, is using a “think local, act national” strategy to revitalize regional economies via tourism, cultural partnerships, and sustainability. The company runs 27 hotels and inns under brands like KARAKU, HANAORI, and CROSS, focusing on leisure rather than business clients. ORIX assigns staff to work with local governments and culture groups to host events, promote filming at hotel sites, and integrate community heritage into guest experiences. Their sustainability efforts include EV charging, renewable energy, waste reduction, and promoting responsible consumption, aligned with tourism-related SDGs. Read more.

🔨 Luton Hoo Hotel Prepares for Auction Ahead of Major Redevelopment

Luton Hoo Estate, a luxury hotel aiming to host the Ryder Cup in 2035, is holding a two-day auction to sell 3,000 items of furniture, lighting, and artwork. The sale, one of the largest of its kind, begins on 12 November and precedes a multi-million-pound redevelopment by the site’s owner, the Arora Group. Auctioneer Simon Rose described it as a “truly special sale” due to the size and quality of the collection. Read more.

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