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March 8th 2017 – Hospitality International teams with AAHOA – No Inspections during Convention 2017.

Tucker, GA – March 8th 2017 – Hospitality International, a Founding Member of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) has announced that they will not conduct any franchised property inspections for franchisee AAHOA members who attend the 2017 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show. Hospitality International strongly encourages its franchisees to take advantage of the…

January 18th 2017 – hihotels welcomes Scottish Inns and Suites Lubbock TX.

Tucker, GA – January 18th 2017, Hospitality International Inc. is pleased to welcome the Scottish Inns and Suites Lubbock Texas to the Hospitality International franchise system. The Scottish Inns and Suites Lubbock Texas is centrally located near many local area attractions such as Panhandle South Plains Fairgrounds, Lubbock Civic Memorial Center and UMC & Covenant…

January 5th 2017 – hihotels welcomes Scottish Inns and Suites Conroe TX.

Tucker, GA – January 5th 2017, Hospitality International Inc. is pleased to welcome the Scottish Inns and Suites Conroe Texas to the Hospitality International franchise system. The Scottish Inn and Suite is located off of Interstate 45, exit 90 at League Line Road and minutes from Lone Star Executive Airport. Wake up every morning to…

December 2nd 2016 – hihotels welcomes Red Carpet Inn and Suites Albany NY.

Tucker, GA- December 2nd 2016, Hospitality International Inc. is pleased to welcome the Red Carpet Inn and Suites Albany NY to the Hospitality International franchise system. The Red Carpet Inn and Suites is conveniently located near the airport and downtown Albany. The newly remodeled Red Carpet Inn & Suites features 59 luxury rooms that include…

November 17th 2016 – Hospitality International welcomes Red Carpet Inn Toms River NJ.

Tucker, GA- November 17th 2016, Hospitality International Inc. is pleased to welcome the Red Carpet Inn Toms River NJ to the Hospitality International franchise system. The Red Carpet Inn Toms River NJ is located a few steps from Huddy Park and River Lady Cruise. Jump Street Skate Park and Ocean County Library are also within…

September 28th 2016 – hihotels welcomes Scottish Inns and Suites Crosby TX.

Tucker, GA- September 28th 2016, Hospitality International Inc. is pleased to welcome the Scottish Inns and Suites Crosby TX to the Hospitality International franchise system. The Scottish Inn and Suites Crosby is located on Highway 90 in Crosby just 14 miles from Evonik Degussa Corporation and 18 miles from America Tower Corporation. Scottish Inn and…

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…

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…