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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…

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…

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…

hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns & Suites Spring, TX

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns & Suites hotel in Spring, TX to our franchise family. Owned by Ketan Rama, the 40-room former Econo Lodge increases hihotels’ presence in Texas to over 60 properties. The hotel is conveniently located off I-45 just 20 miles north of downtown…

Media Buying Tips for your Hotel

How to Buy Billboards Buying billboards close to your location can be a strong complement to the corporate brand advertising that capitalizes on the value message, and is one of the best ways to influence a hotel decision at a critical time.   Look for board locations that will be viewed by traffic heading toward…

hihotels Continues to Grow in Q2

hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new build hotels for economy lodging, is pleased to report that the company signed and/or activated six properties into the system during the second quarter of 2021.

Today’s Hotelier – An Ounce of Prevention

Lessons learned through the pandemic should helps hoteliers prepare their team and their hotels for the next health emergency or natural disaster.

Industry Veteran Les Scane Joins hihotels Corporate Team

hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new build hotels for economy lodging, is pleased to announce the hiring of industry veteran Les Scane as a Franchise Development and Assurance & Marketing Program Director.

The Road Most Frequently Traveled: OTAs Post-COVID

By Ruben Reyes, Assurance & Marketing Program Director Revenue management continues to be fundamentally important for any hotel to strategically align itself against its competitive set, but also during any economic state. During the oil and gas drilling boom in Texas, for example, hoteliers noted the building of full-service and upscale brands in rural towns that,…

Asian Hospitality – Sometimes It Is About The Destination

As our industry recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions continue to lift, certain markets are seeing a stronger and faster recovery than others.