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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…

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….

You’ve Got to Show to Grow! The Importance of Professional Hotel Photos

By Penny Duelk, Assurance & Marketing Program Director “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” That quote was credited to Albert Einstein, but some argue who said it first. Either way, it is quite befitting when it comes to hoteliers who question why they are not increasing revenue or,…

hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns Carrollton, TX

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the opening of the Scottish Inns hotel in Carrollton, Texas. Owned by Dinesh Patel, the newly constructed property has 25 rooms and is conveniently located off I-35, around 20 minutes north of Dallas. The 100% smoke-free hotel is pet friendly and offers free Wi-Fi. Each room has…

Low-Cost Marketing Strategies to Increase Your Hotel’s Marketing Power

Previously, we presented an outline for preparing a local marketing plan for your hotel. Understanding you most likely have a limited budget, here are a few tips to generate awareness and revenue at little or no cost for your hotel.   Your State Division of Tourism is specifically marketing to business and leisure travelers who…

hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns Ashland, OR

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns hotel in Ashland, Oregon to our franchise family. Owned by Bharat and Pritiben Lad, the 40-room former Rodeway Inn is the first-ever property in the Pacific Northwest for the Scottish Inns brand. The hotel is conveniently located off Interstate 5 and…

Understanding and Improving the Content of Google My Business Pages

By Bridget Lohnes, Creative Services Manager Your Google My Business page is a free opportunity for connection with customers across Google Search and Maps. Maintaining and ensuring the content is current and accurate is key to successful online customer connection, which, in turn, will help increase your hotel business. Google My Business is constantly changing…

hihotels Signed and/or Activated Four Properties in Q1

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 four properties into the system during the first quarter of 2021.

Maintaining a Positive Online Reputation and Emphasis on Cleaning Protocols

By James Kennedy, Assurance & Marketing Program Director Now, more than ever before due to the pandemic, travelers are ultra-discriminating with cleanliness, especially at hotels. Often, if a guest is unsatisfied with a stay, he or she will voice frustrations in an online review, whether you’re informed about the issue or not. Here are some…

How to Write an Effective Press Release

By Al Cohen, PR Consultant Perhaps you’ve recently changed brands, completed a renovation, hired a new GM, received a perfect quality assurance score, partnered with a local charity or are offering a new sales package. This is all newsworthy information and you should be getting the word out about it. But how? The press release…

Developing a Local Marketing Plan for Your Hotel

By Peter Frantz, Marketing Consultant We all know it’s been a difficult year, but there are many good signs toward recovery. According to a recent Expedia traveler survey, people have missed traveling and want to reconnect with friends, family and colleagues. Pent-up demand indicates that even the travel sectors hit hardest by COVID-19 may start…

Why You Should Use a Rolling Forecasting Model to Set Rates

By Ruben Reyes, Assurance & Marketing Program Director Customarily, hotels use historical data from their property management system or central reservation system to forecast their rates, which are dependent on the demand for room inventory in their market. They also take into consideration their competitive set, high demand dates, advanced bookings, special events and holidays…