Zoho purchases historic Echo Hotel in Edinburg

The city of Edinburg announced Friday that the Zoho Corporation has purchased the historic Echo Hotel.

In a news release, Edinburg’s economic arm said the global software company finalized the purchase on April 10 “with plans to redevelop the property into a state-of-the-art office campus.”

The company had been considering a popular park in McAllen, but the proposal was met with community pushback.

McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos later said after MyRGV.com reported that Zoho was instead considering a property in the Edinburg area that Zoho’s expansion in the region is a win for everybody.

Raudel Garza, executive director of the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, called the project transformative.

“We are thrilled to welcome a company of Zoho’s caliber to Edinburg,” Garza said. “Their investment not only strengthens our local economy but also sets the stage for long-term innovation, workforce development, and opportunity in our community.”

Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr. said the plans for the Echo Hotel are exciting for the community.

“You’re taking an older, well-known property and giving it a new purpose—one that brings jobs, technology, and innovation to our city,” Garza said. “Zoho’s corporate culture aligns well with the spirit of our four-time All-America City, and we’re proud to welcome them to Edinburg.”

The release said that the city’s economic arm worked closely with Zoho to support its efforts to renovate the Echo Hotel.

“This project further solidifies Edinburg’s position as a destination for tech investment and high-impact development in South Texas,” the release stated.

Zoho is recognized for a suite of online business applications used by organizations of all sizes to manage operations efficiently, according to the release.

“The Echo Hotel property, a site with deep roots in Edinburg’s history, will be thoughtfully reimagined and will continue to reflect Zoho’s mission and commitment to education and workforce advancement,” the release stated.

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