Coronavirus News

Dallas-based Omni Hotels begins reopening for Memorial Day weekend

Omni Fort Worth Hotel is reopening.

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Dallas-based Omni Hotels & Resorts chain is slowly but surely reopening its doors, with a new program to deter the spread of COVID-19.

The chain has already reopened six properties in Jacksonville, Amelia Island, Bedford Springs, Hilton Head, Atlanta, and the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown.

Now there's a new batch of reopenings taking place on May 21, in time for Memorial Day Weekend. They include:

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Omni Frisco Hotel
Omni Interlocken Hotel
Omni Fort Worth Hotel
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
Omni La Mansiòn del Rio
Mokara Hotel & Spa
Omni Tucson National Resort

Their Omni Safe & Clean program includes new cleaning guidelines, processes and procedures. It follows the guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and meets or exceeds the "Stay Safe" initiative set forth by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Each Omni hotel and resort will adhere to local and/or federal mandates.

"COVID-19 has changed every facet of our world and the way we do business," says Omni Hotels & Resorts president Peter Strebel in a statement. "Our commitment to service has never wavered, and now, with our new "Safe & Clean" guidelines, our guests and clients can rest assured we're ready and prepared to safely and comfortably welcome them back when they're ready to travel again."

The company also launched a "Stay A Part Of" campaign, to encourage some kind of connection during these post-COVID-19 times.

Their "Stay A Part Of Travel" gives Select Guest members (or new members) a 30-percent discount on best available rates on new bookings made through September 5, 2020, for stays from now through September 12, 2020.

Through their charitable foundation Omni Circle, they've distributed more than $2 million to associates impacted by COVID-19, and made donations to food banks.

Development has not stopped. New Omni properties in the works include Omni Viking Lakes Hotel in Eagan, Minnesota (opening fall 2020), Omni Oklahoma City Hotel (opening 2021), Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport (opening 2021), and Omni PGA Frisco Resort in North Texas (opening 2022).

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Bus News

Greyhound bus finds new location to replace downtown Dallas terminal

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There's a new location for the Greyhound bus terminal, which had been in downtown Dallas for nearly 70 years: Flix North America, the parent company of FlixBus and Greyhound, will be relocating service to a new intercity bus terminal in northwest Dallas in late September 2025.

According to a release, the facility will be located in the 9700 block of Harry Hines Boulevard, directly across from Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Bachman Station, and will serve as the company’s primary hub for travel in and out of the Dallas–Fort Worth region.

The existing Greyhound terminal in downtown Dallas will remain operational until the new terminal opens, to ensure uninterrupted service for passengers throughout the process.

The relocation was made possible through collaboration with the City of Dallas and underscores Flix’s long-term commitment to integrate intercity bus service into a broader national transportation network that connects travelers with public transit and other modes to make long-distance travel more accessible, seamless, and affordable across Texas and beyond.

“Intercity buses are one of the most affordable and dependable ways to travel long distance, and we want to make them as easy to access as possible,” said Kai Boysan, CEO of Flix North America. “This new terminal offers better connectivity for DFW-area travelers and reflects our commitment to multimodal solutions—linking our services with public transit and other transportation modes to create a more seamless and convenient travel experience. It’s an important step in our mission to make long-distance travel more affordable, equitable, and efficient across Texas and the nation.”

Greyhound bus station in downtown Dallas. Getty Images

When Greyhound was acquired by Flix SE in 2021, the prior owners of Greyhound, FirstGroup, retained ownership of many of the terminal locations, including the Dallas terminal, who sold it off for real estate profiteering.

The Bachman Station is home to DART Rail stops for both the Green Line and the Orange Line DART. By locating across from a major multimodal hub with DART rail and bus service, the new facility will enable connections to DFW Airport, Dallas Love Field, downtown Dallas, Fair Park, and Deep Ellum. The terminal also allows for connections for FlixBus and Greyhound riders to suburbs such as Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Las Colinas, Richardson, and Plano.

The same block along Harry Hines already has the Dallas Police Department Northwest Patrol headquarters as well as a city of Dallas Water Utilities building and a Greyhound Bus maintenance facility.

Dallas City Council member Omar Narvaez said that "the new Greyhound/FlixBus terminal in Northwest Dallas represents a win for multimodal connectivity and smart urban planning. Its location—steps from the DART Bachman Station and with immediate access to I-35 and Northwest Highway—creates a powerful synergy that will benefit travelers throughout the region. I want to thank our city’s engineering and permitting teams for their dedication and collaboration in helping this project move forward efficiently."

The relocation of Greyhound’s legacy terminal to the new facility is the latest milestone in the brand’s transformation under Flix ownership. Since acquiring Greyhound in 2021, Flix has introduced a modernized fleet, a data-driven technology platform, and a regionally empowered operating model—driving measurable improvements in reliability, efficiency, and customer experience.

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