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December 1st 2015 – hihotels welcomes Scottish Inns & Suites Bensalem PA
Tucker, GA- December 1st 2015, Hospitality International Inc. is pleased to welcome the Scottish Inns and Suites Bensalem PA to the Hospitality International franchise system. The Scottish Inns and Suites is located just a mile from Neshaminy State Park. Scottish Inn and Suites is pleased to offer all first floor rooms with free parking. The…

October 26th 2015 – hihotels welcomes Master Hosts Inns – Penrose Hotel Philadelphia PA.
Tucker, GA- October 26th 2015, Hospitality International Inc. is pleased to welcome the Master Hosts Inns – Penrose Hotel Philadelphia PA to the Hospitality International franchise system. The Master Host Inn is located downtown in the Heart of Philadelphia. We are also within walking distance to the Eagles, Phillies, 76ers and Flyers games. We are…

October 23rd 2015 – hihotels welcomes the Red Carpet Inn – College Park GA
Tucker, GA- October 23rd 2015, Hospitality International Inc. is pleased to welcome the Red Carpet Inn College Park GA to the Hospitality International franchise system. The Red Carpet Inn is centrally located in College Park. This hotel is 2 miles from Clinical Skills Evaluation Center and 2.2 miles from Georgia International Convention Center. College Park…

October 1st 2015 – Hospitality International welcomes the Red Carpet Inn Ashland VA
Tucker, GA- October 1st, Hospitality International Inc. is pleased to welcome the Red Carpet Inn Ashland VA to the Hospitality International franchise system. The Red Carpet Inn Ashland, VA is located off Interstate 95. We’re near Randolph Macon College, Kings Dominion amusement park and numerous Civil War battlefields. The hotel is 20 minutes from downtown…

September 18th 2015 – Hospitality International welcomes Red Carpet Inn Whippany NJ
Tucker, GA- September 18th 2015, Hospitality International Inc. is pleased to welcome the Red Carpet Inn Whippany NJ to the Hospitality International franchise system. The Red Carpet Inn is a family-friendly hotel, located in the business district, within 3 miles of Ukranian American Cultural Center, Whippany Railway Museum and Parsippany Main Library. The Stickley Museum…

August 3rd 2015 – hihotels welcomes Red Carpet Inns and Suites – South Plainfield NJ
Tucker, GA- August 3rd 2015, Hospitality International Inc. is pleased to welcome the Red Carpet Inn South Plainfield NJ to the Hospitality International franchise system. The Red Carpet Inn and Suites South Plainfield is off Interstate Highway 287 near Rutgers & Princeton University. The Red Carpet Inn and Suites is 3 miles from Circle Playhouse…

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…