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🚀 OYO Adds 150 Hotels to U.S. Portfolio in H1 2025

OYO expanded its U.S. footprint with over 150 new hotels during the first half of 2025. New properties span Texas, Virginia, Georgia, Mississippi, California, Michigan, and Illinois. Highlights include large-scale assets like the 400-room Palette Sunset Waves Resort in Myrtle Beach and 130–140 room hotels in Memphis, Douglas (GA), and Jackson (TN). OYO plans to add another 150 hotels by year-end, focusing on strategic conversions, partnerships, and tech-driven growth in Sun Belt and Great Lakes markets. Read more.

🏷️ Hotel Daphne: Bunkhouse Hotels Launch in Houston Heights

Bunkhouse Hotels’ latest boutique project, Hotel Daphne, is now accepting reservations for stays beginning January 2026. Located in Houston Heights, the 49-room hotel will feature an all-day restaurant, bar, courtyard, library, and retail shop. Its restaurant, Hypsi—led by Chef Terrence Gallivan—opens this November and offers Italian-style fare in a playful, artsy setting. Read more.

✔️ Rapid City Approves $125M Libertyland USA and Sports Complex

Rapid City Council has approved a $125 million tax increment financing (TIF) package for the Libertyland USA development—set to include a historic-themed attraction, retail, restaurants, entertainment venues, hotels, and housing. The plan also covers infrastructure improvements like road widening and sewer upgrades—aimed at boosting economic growth and job creation. Read more.

✨ The Compton: Lifestyle Hotel Coming to Bentonville

The Compton, a 142-room boutique lifestyle hotel opening late fall 2025, is now taking reservations. Situated on Bentonville’s historic square, the hotel is designed to reflect Northwest Arkansas’ character with amenities targeting outdoor lovers and culture-seekers. Offerings include a café, steakhouse, cocktail bar, meeting/event spaces, and bike valet service. Read more.

🌱 World Wellness Weekend 2025 Expands Across the U.S.

World Wellness Weekend (WWW) will return for its ninth edition from September 19 to 21, 2025, with events in more than 160 countries and over 10,000 venues. The initiative, led by the international nonprofit association, encourages individuals and communities to adopt healthier lifestyles and address issues such as stress, inactivity, and social isolation. Read more.

🌟 G6 Hospitality Expands Franchise Development Team

G6 Hospitality, parent company of Motel 6 and Studio 6, has added eight new members to its franchise development team to support growth across key U.S. markets. The hires will oversee franchise operations in states including Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Alaska, Arizona, New Mexico, Montana, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The company plans to expand the team further in other regions. New hires include Gregory Jones, Jay Vekaria, Swaraj Gaikwad, and Sachin Sachdeva. Read more.

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