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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….

Why You Need Recent Professional Photographs for Your Hotel

By Bridget Lohnes, Creative Services Manager Gone are the days when you didn’t need a photographer to help you attract a guest to book a stay at your hotel. The photographer has become a vital part of your marketing strategy and you should choose wisely. Here are four reasons why you need recent professional photographs…

hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns DeSoto, TX

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns hotel in DeSoto, TX to our franchise family. Owned by Ben and Dipa Patel, the 45-room former Americas Best Value Inn increases hihotels’ presence in Texas to 60 properties. “When considering all my options for a new brand, I decided to…

hihotels by Hospitality International Reveals 2020 Award Winners

(ATLANTA, February 22, 2021) – 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 2020 awards. These winning properties rose above all the nominees in meeting and exceeding the company’s standards of operations last year. “I would like…

Make your Bed. Now Lie in It.

By Penny Duelk, Assurance & Marketing Program Director Many of you know the saying, “You made your bed, now lie in it!” I will now challenge you to stay overnight in one of your rooms. Lie in one of your beds…go ahead, relax and watch your favorite TV channel. Feeling a little uncomfortable about the…

Making Your Hotel Newsworthy

By Al Cohen, PR Consultant Even the most talented public relations person or firm will have difficulty generating publicity and media coverage without having something to pitch. The ultimate responsibility for finding and developing relevant, timely stories ultimately falls to the hotel itself. The following tips may be helpful for owners and staff looking for…

Unconventional Ways to Increase Sales at Your Hotel

By James Kennedy, Assurance & Marketing Program Director Now, more than ever, it takes a creative approach when trying to gain more business. So, here’s some proven sales suggestions that could surely boost your hotel’s occupancy:   Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)– Connect with both of these city entities for networking opportunities…

Strong growth in 2020 for hihotels.

hihotels Closes 2020 with 18 Properties Signed and/or Activated. Total includes conversions from several legacy brands, two new constructions. (ATLANTA, January 12, 2021) – 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 18 properties into…

Hotel Post Crisis Recovery Plan

by Ruben Reyes – Assurance & Marketing Program Director The road to recovery may not be an easy road to travel but focusing on what you do now and how it is going to affect your hotel post COVID is something you need to seriously consider.   We all know that people will begin to trickle…