Introducing Best of the Best
Our rewards-based recognition program that features top-quality hotels within the hihotels’ system that take proactive steps to create an enhanced guest experience.
Reap the Benefits of
🌟 Stronger Brand Value 🌟 Superior Guest Experience 🌟 Increased Revenue 🌟
What You’ll Gain
💫 Enhanced Marketing Presence (online/in-hotel)
💫 Operational Support Credits
💫 Advanced Training Resources
To Participate
🚀 Satisfy all Standard Program requirements
🚀 Complete 7 of 14 A La Carte requirements
🚀 Unlock Core & Premium Benefits for your property
The program launched in January. Certifications can be virtual and/or via AMP directors’ visits and are based on each franchisee’s request to participate.
| hihotels |
| 1) Current on fees / not in default - Email CPatel@hifranchise.com to provide updated certificate. |
| 2) Current Certificate of Insurance with proper coverage |
| 3) ACH/Auto-pay - Click to access online enrollment form. Hotels must maintain ACH while in the Best of the Best Program to continue to receive benefits. |
| Operations |
| 1) Human trafficking course completion on hihub or provide comparable certification |
| 2) Electronic locks |
| 3) "A" score on AMP QA visit (90 or better) |
| 4) Positive reviews, 2.5 or better on your Google Business Listing |
| Marketing / Reservations |
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1) Direct Connect/Channel Connect Must have one of these: Booking.com or Expedia Contact your AMP Director for more information on how to connect. |
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2) Rates and availability loaded into Sabre and participation in Brand OTA Partnerships. Hotels should have a minimum of 365 days loaded at all times with minimal closeouts. |
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3) INNcentive Instant Rewards Acceptance of Rate/ Provide Availability Guest-facing promotional materials displayed Employee-facing program summary at front desk |
| Enhance Your Brand Engagement & Recognition (select 3) |
| 1) WhatsApp hihotels franchise group |
| 2) hihub user account |
| 3) Branded door mat - Click to contact our preferred vendor. |
| 4) Branded "Do Not Disturb" door hangers (Coming Soon) |
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5) Branded Uniform tops Logoed Uniforms for all Departments. Click to visit Winter People for Special Deals! |
| Improve Your Guest Experience (select 2) |
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1) Soap/shampoo setup (Dial Program) Click to contact Dial |
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2) Solid bed frames (no space under bed) Click to contact A1American for special pricing. |
| 3) Coffee makers in room or 24-hour coffee setup in lobby |
| 4) Flat screen TVs (at least 43") in EVERY room |
| Increase Your Revenue (select 2) |
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1) PMS connection to Sabre's Synxis Central Reservations Contact AMP for Assistance |
| 2) Positive reviews, 3.0 or better on your Google Business Listing |
| 3) Special property enhancements: grill area, gazebo, FFE, LVP upgrade Committee approval (to be considered) |
| 4) Continental Breakfast (must meet AAA’s minimum standards) |
| 5) Enhanced bedding |
| Marketing to Consumers |
| 1) Special Best of the Best logo for your advertising |
| 2) Social media posts |
| 3) Feature in INNcentive newsletter |
| 4) Website designation: Best of the Best logo / differentiation |
| 5) Best of the Best award photo on OTAs |
| Marketing to Hospitality Industry |
| 1) Internal marketing to other franchisees |
| 2) Top Golf event recognition |
| 3) Prioritize Best of the Best hotels in franchise development marketing materials |
| 4) Show hotels on a screen at tradeshows |
| 5) Use your hotel in external channels like ads and brand.com |
| You receive these: |
| 1) Best of the Best plaque for your lobby |
| 2) Personalized link to hihotels website |
| 3) Co-op Marketing bonus ($200 value) |
| 4) Vendor Voucher ($250 value) |
| 5) Funding Opportunity Research |
| 6) Government Identification and Assistance Programs |
| Plus, select one of these services: |
| 1) Casey Hospitality – Reputation Management and Post-Stay Follow Up |
| 2) JCF Marketing – Hotel marketing review and 1-hour consultation |
If you have any additional questions, please reach out to your AMP Director.
Our Mission Statement
Building an engaged hotel franchise family focused on success, with respect for individuality and centered around people.