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Two new hotels bring $27M investment to Brownsville’s Four Corners

April 27, 2026 • 2 min read

Courtyard by Marriott and Hyatt Place projects will add 245 rooms along Boca Chica Boulevard as tourism and business travel... Read more »

Valley hotel demand surges 10.6%, pushing receipts past $107M in Q1

April 27, 2026 • 4 min read

South Padre Island led the market, while Brownsville and Harlingen saw double-digit growth, according to state hotel tax data.... Read more »

As the Rio Grande Valley grows, expectations for hospitality are rising​

April 22, 2026 • 3 min read

As more visitors choose where to stay, hotels are being pushed to deliver consistent, high-quality experiences across the region.... Read more »

McAllen is building three pedestrian tunnels — here’s where they’ll go

March 18, 2026 • 3 min read

City leaders say the tunnels will connect parks, trails, and tourism assets while allowing pedestrians to safely cross major roads.... Read more »

New Hilton hotel planned in Weslaco by 2027, here’s what we know

February 9, 2026 • 2 min read

The San Antonio developer behind the project previously built and sold a Hampton Inn in Weslaco and is pursuing other... Read more »

Inside Buji: A luxury McAllen retreat built for musicians — and growing Valleywide

January 16, 2026 • 3 min read

The luxury short-term rental, which blends Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian warmth, is also open to the public for stays and... Read more »

Reynosa holiday celebration draws a surge of cross-border visitors to historic downtown

December 6, 2025 • 3 min read

City officials say upgraded plazas, cultural programming, and federal traveler assistance are helping boost seasonal commerce.... Read more »

Nuevo Progreso, Mexico, to host welcome festival for Winter Texans as season boosts border economy

December 5, 2025 • 4 min read

This weekend’s event comes as RV parks fill, retailers report steady sales, and officials in South Texas and northern Mexico... Read more »

Brownsville is hunting for a hotel developer for the Gladys Porter Zoo expansion

December 1, 2025 • 3 min read

The city of Brownsville is hunting for a development partner for the future hotel, which would overlook the Gladys Porter... Read more »

Here’s how much more traffic could be driving in the Rio Grande Valley this Thanksgiving

November 25, 2025 • 2 min read

The three busiest travel days around Thanksgiving brought more than 44,000 drivers down U.S. 281 into Hidalgo County last year.... Read more »

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