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Today’s Hotelier – Sink or Swim
Short-staffed hotel companies test new hires early while still providing career development opportunities
hihotels by Hospitality International Expands INNcentive Instant Rewards Program to Offer More Value and Savings
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 and improved INNcentive Instant Rewards program.
hihotels Welcomes the Red Carpet Inn & Suites Elk City, OK
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Red Carpet Inn & Suites in Elk City, OK to our franchise family. The 125-room former Hometown Inn & Suites brings the Red Carpet Inn brand back to the Sooner State. The hotel is conveniently located on I-40, less than five minutes from…
Hotel News Now – hihotels CEO: We Won’t Tell You Your Baby is Ugly
By focusing on sensible standards, hihotels is helping franchisees avoid expensive and onerous Property Improvement Plans, that often have questionable returns.
Lodging Magazine – Selling Service: hihotels President and CEO Chris Guimbellot on the Concept of Personal Attention
By combining their Sales and Servicing positions, hihotels has been able to forge stronger franchisee relationships and provide a better product to the franchisee and the guest, without increasing costs to either.
2022 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show Photo Recap
AAHOA recently held its annual Convention & Trade Show in Baltimore, Maryland. The hihotels team was in full force. President & CEO Chris Guimbellot met with several members of the media, including Glenn Haussman’s popular No Vacancy podcast. It was great to catch up with so many of our franchisees at the event. Here are…
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Marketing your property doesn’t have to break the bank! Check out a few ideas to get you started.
hihotels Welcomes the Red Carpet Inn & Suites – Bellmawr, NJ
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the Red Carpet Inn & Suites in Bellmawr, NJ has joined our franchise family. Formerly an independent hotel, this 44-room property is owned by Raj Patel and the team at Sanvi Hospitality LLC. It is conveniently located on the Black Horse Pike, near Route 295 and the…
The $500 Room Refresh: Budget-Friendly Updates That Look Like $5,000
Are your guest rooms looking a little tired? Maybe the beige walls are feeling bland? Is that generic artwork isn’t doing anyone any favors? You know they need an update, but a full renovation? That’s not happening on this year’s budget. Here’s what is happening: $500 can completely change how your rooms feel. We’re talking…
Travel Daily News – hihotels celebrates 121 years of collective leadership and service
hihotels honors eight long-standing company leaders whose combined tenure totals an impressive 121 years.
Making Summer Stays Memorable: Operational Tips for Economy Hotels
By: Gary Gobin Director of Operations Summer is a prime season for travel, and for economy hotels, it’s the perfect time to create lasting impressions. With thoughtful operations and a guest-first mindset, you can turn seasonal stays into repeat business and glowing reviews. Here’s how: 1. First Impressions Count 2. Comfort is King 3. Enhance the Local Experience…
No Vacancy podcast – Why This Hotel Brand is Flipping the Franchise Script.
Last week while #NoVacancyNews was at AAHOA’s #aahoacon25 I spoke with Chris Guimbellot, President & CEO of HI Hotels (Hospitality International). 👉 Highlights you won’t want to miss: • 💼 How HI Hotels’ Advisory Council is steering real change across the brand (01:00) • 🏆 The launch of the “Best of the Best” program—and why it flips the script…
Asian Hospitality – hihotels’ Franchisee Advisory Council Marks Two Years
The council supports policies, initiatives and brand operations By Vishnu Rageev R. Apr 05, 2025 How hihotels Franchisee Advisory Council Drives Growth in 2025? HIHOTELS BY HOSPITALITY International, a franchiser of conversion and new-build economy hotels, marked the second anniversary of its franchisee advisory council, which supports policy development, new initiatives, and brand operations. The…
AAHOACON25 Convention & Trade Show Photo Recap
The largest gathering of hotel owners in the country may be behind us, but the energy, insights, and new connections we brought back will keep inspiring us long after the event.
Celebrating our Franchisees
Our franchisees inspire us with their hard work and dedication. Every day, we witness the tremendous energy and commitment they invest in growing their businesses. Each year, we proudly recognize their determination to succeed through our Annual Awards program, acknowledging the noteworthy efforts that drive our brand forward.
hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns & Suites – North Hershey, PA
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns & Suites – North Hershey, Pennsylvania to our franchise family. Owned by Sunny Patel and Grish Patel, the 62-room former Motel 6 had its grand opening as a Scottish Inns & Suites February 25, 2025. Situated just off I-81, this Scottish…