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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…
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….
Something to Consider: How Healthy is Your Gross Operating Profit Post, Post-COVID?
By Ruben Reyes, Assurance & Marketing Program Director According to AAA, more than 50 million travelers were expected to hit the road for the Thanksgiving holiday this year, and 95% of these vacationers were expected to travel by car. These travel statistics reached pre-pandemic levels and were just 4% below 2019 levels, according to…
Something to Consider: Performance-Based Marketing
By Ruben Reyes, Assurance & Marketing Program Director In a recent article, I talked about the importance of working with online travel agencies – to increase your hotel’s bookings and improve your online presence. One of the perks that goes along with working with an OTA is that your property’s listing is not only…
Hotel Executive – Economy Hotels: Maintaining Relevance in a Competitive Market
Since first appearing in the early 20th century, motels have had to evolve to keep up with guest expectations. In this article, Penny Duelk, Assurance and Marketing Program Director, discusses how those motels can continue to evolve.
Tips to Manage Your Hotel’s Social Media Program
Social media is a commitment, but not an overwhelming task. If you (or you and your trusted staff members) devote time weekly toward social media, you will see strong growth over time. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t see results overnight. It takes time for your pages to gain traction, but once they do, you…
hihotels Launches New Consumer Website
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 consumer website at stayhihotels.com.
Today’s Hotelier – When the Going Gets Tough
Ruben Reyes, Assurance & Marketing Program Director, writes about striking a balance when working with OTA’s in tough financial time.
Staffing Your Hotel Post-Pandemic
By James Kennedy, Assurance & Marketing Program Director An insightful article I recently read titled “When Demand Returns, Will Your Hotel be Staffed Correctly?” by the president of Hospitality Performance Systems, Inc., got me thinking. Among the points it made regarding hotel staffing post-pandemic was to consider focusing on the short-term needs of your hotel….
hihotels Welcomes the Red Carpet Inn College Park, MD
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Red Carpet Inn in College Park, MD to our franchise family. Owned by Naginbhai and Indumati Patel, the 23-room former Econo Lodge is hihotels’ fifth property in the Washington metropolitan area. The hotel is conveniently located directly off of the I-495 beltway, just…
Maximize Your Marketing Exposure with Your Brand
Taking a proactive marketing approach in a very competitive hospitality industry is important in order to stay one step ahead of other hotels in your market. If you’re with a national brand, understanding the marketing campaigns the franchise places and resources offered to assist your property at a local level are good starting points. …
hihotels Welcomes the Red Carpet Inn Lancaster, PA
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Red Carpet Inn in Lancaster, PA to our franchise family. Owned by Mahendra Patel, the 48-room former Travelodge is hihotels’ 19th property in the Keystone State. The hotel is conveniently located near I-30, just 2 miles from downtown Lancaster and minutes away from…