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AAHOACON24 Convention & Trade Show Photo Recap

AAHOACON24—the nation’s largest event for hotel owners—has come and gone, but the memories and connections our team made at the event will live on for years to come! (L-R) This year’s hihotels team was comprised of Franchise Development Director Vic Vescovo, President & CEO Chris Guimbellot, Franchise Development Director Pat Cheedie, Director of Operations Gary…

hihotels Welcomes Red Carpet Inn – Quantico – Dumfries, Virginia

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Red Carpet Inn – Quantico in Dumfries, Virginia, to our franchise family. Owned by Kosha Sharm, the 45-room inn opened for business on April 1, 2024. Situated just off I-95, Red Carpet Inn – Quantico grants you easy access to the area’s top…

hihotels by Hospitality International Continues Expansion with Eight New Properties

Company adds Master Hosts Inns near JFK Airport New York and new construction Scottish Inns in Texas (ATLANTA, April 22, 2024) – hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising conversion and new-build hotels for economy lodging, expands its family of brands by signing eight new properties in five states. “We’re excited to continue…

hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns – Eastex Freeway North – Houston, TX

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns hotel, Eastex Freeway North, in Houston, Texas to our franchise family. Owned by Sandip Sindha, Ruchiben Sindha, Kinjal Sindha, and Nishaben Sindha, the 29-room new construction opened for business on March 1. The hotel is conveniently located along the Eastex Freeway….

hihotels by Hospitality International Reveals 2023 Award Winners

hihotels is thrilled to announce our 2023 award winners.

hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns – Decatur, TX

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns hotel in Decatur, Texas to our franchise family. Owned by Sunlight Partnership LLC, the 45-room former Best Western gives hihotels a key presence in Wise County, which is a part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan statistical area. The hotel is conveniently…

The Universal Language of Connection: Small Moments, Lasting Impressions

By: Chris Guimbellot, CEO & President, hihotels During my recent travels in India, I was struck by the power of genuine human connections, even with complete strangers. One particularly memorable encounter was on a train from Agra to Jaipur. The train itself was not the most comfortable, but our experience was transformed when a young…

hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns & Suites – Shenandoah/Woodlands, TX

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns & Suites – Shenandoah/Woodlands, Texas to our franchise family. Owned by Mahesh ‘Mike’ Patel and Dipavali Patel, the 39-room inn had its grand opening as a Scottish Inns & Suites September 10, 2024. Conveniently located off North Freeway, Scottish Inns &…

hihotels’ Southeast Regional Convention: Reaching New Heights Together

Event reinforces franchise-friendly philosophy and introduces new strategies (ATLANTA, October 24, 2024) –  hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising conversion and new-build hotels for economy lodging, recently held its Southeast Regional Convention in Spring, TX on October 3, 2024. The event, part of a series of regional gatherings, brought together franchisees from…

hihotels Welcomes the Red Carpet Inn – Garfield Heights, OH

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Red Carpet Inn – Garfield Heights, Ohio to our franchise family. Owned by Truptiben Patel, Kiran “Ken” Patel, Pooja Patel, and Devang Patel, the 40-room inn had its grand opening as a Red Carpet Inn July 19, 2024. Conveniently located off I-480, Red…

hihotels 2024 Spring, TX Mini Convention Photo Recap

Current and potential franchisees alike attended the hihotels 2024 Edison, NJ Mini-Convention. Held at the local Top Golf location, it was an opportunity to not only meet with the corporate team, but to also enjoy some good food and drink and practice your swing.

Hotel Management – Hospitality How-To: Adhere to Brand Standards

hihotels’ Director of Operations, Gary Gobin, discussed the company’s unique and successful approach to brand standards.

hihotels 2024 Edison, NJ Mini Convention Photo Recap

Current and potential franchisees alike attended the hihotels 2024 Edison, NJ Mini-Convention. Held at the local Top Golf location, it was an opportunity to not only meet with the corporate team, but to also enjoy some good food and drink and practice your swing.

hihotels Raises the Bar for Franchisee Support with Expanded Communication Suite

An innovative approach that empowers hotel owners through multi-channel engagement. (ATLANTA, August 1, 2024) – hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising conversion and new-build hotels for economy lodging, is setting a new standard for communication with the continued expansion of its suite of programs designed to foster open and productive dialogue between…

Today’s Hotelier – Understanding Service Dogs

hihotels’ Director of Operations, Gary Gobin, provides insight on the ins and outs of service dog compliance for today’s hotel owners and operators.