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hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns & Suites Austin, TX

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns & Suites in Austin, Texas to our franchise family. Owned by Dinesh Patel, the 35-room former Rodeway Inn is a key addition in the state capital of Texas. The hotel is located in downtown Austin just off Interstate 35 and East…

Photo Recap of hihotels 2023 Mini Conventions

Current and potential franchisees alike attended the 2023 hihotels Mini-Conventions. Held at Top Golf locations in Mt. Laurel, NJ and Spring, TX, 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 Signs Four More Properties

With four new property signings this year, hihotels continues its growth.

Duelk Named to Seton Hall University Advisory Council

hihotels by Hospitality International Assurance & Marketing Program Director Penny Duelk was recently appointed to the Advisory Council for the Customer Experience Certificate Program at Seton Hall University’s Stillman School of Business.

Ron Lohnes Returns to hihotels as Franchise Development and Assurance & Marketing Program Director

Ron Lohnes, an industry and hihotels veteran, returns to help grow the company’s five distinct brands in the Southeast region.

Today’s Hotelier – Keep it Simple

With competition knocking at their doors, hoteliers must consistently assess their hotel, keeping in mind that, although their guests are looking for a unique guest experience, they’re ultimately looking for a respite from their everyday lives.

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.