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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…

A few marketing strategies to boost your impact cost effectively.

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…