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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…
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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.
hihotels Welcomes the Red Carpet Inn and Suites – Philadelphia, PA
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Red Carpet Inn & Suites – Northeast Philadelphia to our franchise family. Owned by Kiran Patel, Jyotibahen Patel, and Pooja Patel, the 98-room inn had its grand opening as a Red Carpet on June 13, 2024. Conveniently located on Route 1, this Philadelphia,…
hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns – Middletown, PA
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns – Middletown, PA to our franchise family. Owned by Rajan Vesuwala, the 25-room inn had its grand opening as a Scottish Inns on May 24, 2024. Situated on East Harrisburg Pike, the Scottish Inns – Middletown is just a few miles…
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 Launches Advisory Council
Seven-member group will help shape the company’s direction (ATLANTA, March 2, 2023) – hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising ofconversion and new build hotels for economy lodging, is pleased to announce the formation of its first-ever Advisory Council. The group is comprised of five franchisees, a vendor representative and President & CEO…
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hihotels by Hospitality International Announces 2022 Award Winners
Six properties and top vendor win annual awards (ATLANTA, February 1, 2023) – hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new build hotels for economy lodging, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2022 awards. These six properties rose above all the nominees in meeting and exceeding the company’s…
hihotels Welcomes the Red Carpet Inn Edison, NJ
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Red Carpet Inn in Edison, NJ to our franchise family. Owned by Bharat ‘Raj’ Naik, the 42-room former OYO Hotel increases hihotels’ presence in the Garden State to 15 properties. The hotel in central New Jersey is conveniently located on U.S. Route 1,…
hihotels Welcomes the Red Carpet Inn Elkton, MD
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Red Carpet Inn in Elkton, MD to our franchise family. Owned by Rahul Patel, the 55-room former Days Inn is hihotels’ fourth property in Maryland. The hotel is conveniently located off I-95, halfway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Nestled on the northern headwaters of…
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hihotels 2022 Northeast Mini-Convention Photo Recap
New staff members Patrick Cheedie (left) and Vic Vescovo (right) and Paul Vakharia help set up. hihotels franchisees are anxious to check in. President & CEO Chris Guimbellot welcomes the group and provides an update on the company. Suchi Reddy from our platinum sponsor, Visual Matrix, with an informative presentation on cybersecurity. Then, it was…
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hihotels Hires Industry Veterans Vic Vescovo and Patrick Cheedie
hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new build hotels for economy lodging, is thrilled to announce the hirings of industry veterans Vic Vescovo and Patrick Cheedie as Franchise Development and Assurance & Marketing Program Directors.
hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns & Suites Hitchcock, TX
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns & Suites hotel in Hitchcock, Texas to our franchise family. Owned by Nareshkumar Patel, Tejal Patel and Ishv Madhu Patel, the 25-room new construction opened for business on July 4. The hotel is conveniently located on Highway 6, just 20 minutes…
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hihotels Continues Growth by Signing Four Properties
hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new build hotels for economy lodging, is thrilled to announce the signings of four properties to the system – three Red Carpet Inns along the East Coast and a new-build Scottish Inns outside of Houston, Texas.
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Today’s Hotelier – Sink or Swim
Short-staffed hotel companies test new hires early while still providing career development opportunities
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hihotels by Hospitality International Expands INNcentive Instant Rewards Program to Offer More Value and Savings
hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new-build hotels for economy lodging, is pleased to announce the launch of its new and improved INNcentive Instant Rewards program.