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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…

Convention 2019

Hospitality International Convention to be held in Atlantic City, NJ October 7th—9 th 2019 Tucker, GA 9/13/2019 –Hospitality international Inc. is pleased to announce our upcoming Brand Convention at the beautiful Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, October 7-9 2019. This year’s theme is “Accelerating Growth—Imagining the Possibilities” Hospitality International is in the…

May 2nd 2018 – Hospitality International welcomes Red Carpet Inn Irvington NJ.

HOSPITALITY INTERNATIONAL, INC. WELCOMES RED CARPET INN IRVINGTON, NEW JERSEY Tucker, GA – May 2nd 2018, Hospitality International Inc. is pleased to welcome the Red Carpet Inn, Irvington, New Jersey to the Hospitality International franchise system. The Red Carpet Inn offers all the essentials for A Good Night’s Sleep. Guest Rooms are equipped with LCD…

May 2nd 2018 – hihotels welcomes Red Carpet Inn and Suites Newnan GA

HOSPITALITY INTERNATIONAL, INC. WELCOMES RED CARPET INN & SUITES NEWNAN, GEORGIA Tucker, GA – May 2nd 2018, Hospitality International Inc. is pleased to welcome the Red Carpet Inn & Suites, Newnan, Georgia to the Hospitality International franchise system. The Red Carpet Inn and Suites Hotel offers all the essentials for A Good Night’s Sleep. Guest…

March 29th 2018 – hihotels welcomes Red Carpet Inn Queens Village NY.

Tucker, GA – March 29th 2018, Hospitality International Inc. is pleased to welcome the Red Carpet Inn, Queens Village, New York to the Hospitality International franchise system. The Red Carpet Inn offers all the essentials for A Good Night’s Sleep. Guest Rooms are equipped with Flat Screen TV, Comfortable Beds, Hairdryer, Desk with complimentary Newspaper,…

February 13th 2018 – Hospitality International welcomes Scottish Inns Long Beach CA.

Tucker, GA – February 13th 2018, Hospitality International Inc. is pleased to welcome the Scottish Inns, Long Beach, California to the Hospitality International franchise system. The Scottish Inns Hotel offers a cozy retreat with all the essentials for A Good Night’s Sleep. Tastefully decorated Guest Rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, Cable TV, Mini-Fridge, Coffee…

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…

Lessons from India: The Power of Community Involvement

By: Chris Guimbellot, CEO & President, hihotels During my recent trip to India, I visited Fort Barwara, a beautifully restored heritage hotel. What stood out most wasn’t just the architecture or luxury—it was a small gift shop selling handcrafted goods made by local village women. This initiative provided them with income and a connection to…

Asian Hospitality – hihotels launches rewards program for top franchisees

It aims to improve quality, preserve individuality and foster business growth.

hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns – Atlanta, GA

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns – Atlanta, Georgia to our franchise family. Owned by Yatin Patel, Brijesh Patel, and Sundeepkumur Patel, the 35-room former Crown Motel had its grand opening as a Scottish Inns January 1, 2025. Situated at the intersection of Route 20 and Route…

True Hospitality: What Makes the Best Stand Out

By: Chris Guimbellot, CEO & President, hihotels At hihotels, we believe the best hotels aren’t defined by luxury amenities – they’re distinguished by their genuine care for guests. This fundamental truth was reinforced during my recent travels in India that showcased how simple, thoughtful gestures elevate a good hotel experience into an outstanding one. Take…

The Universal Language of Connection: Small Moments, Lasting Impressions

By: Chris Guimbellot, CEO & President, hihotels During my recent travels in India, I was struck by the power of genuine human connections, even with complete strangers. One particularly memorable encounter was on a train from Agra to Jaipur. The train itself was not the most comfortable, but our experience was transformed when a young…