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hihotels Welcomes the Red Carpet Inn and Suites – Philadelphia, PA
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Red Carpet Inn & Suites – Northeast Philadelphia to our franchise family. Owned by Kiran Patel, Jyotibahen Patel, and Pooja Patel, the 98-room inn had its grand opening as a Red Carpet on June 13, 2024. Conveniently located on Route 1, this Philadelphia,…
hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns – Middletown, PA
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns – Middletown, PA to our franchise family. Owned by Rajan Vesuwala, the 25-room inn had its grand opening as a Scottish Inns on May 24, 2024. Situated on East Harrisburg Pike, the Scottish Inns – Middletown is just a few miles…
AAHOACON24 Convention & Trade Show Photo Recap
AAHOACON24—the nation’s largest event for hotel owners—has come and gone, but the memories and connections our team made at the event will live on for years to come! (L-R) This year’s hihotels team was comprised of Franchise Development Director Vic Vescovo, President & CEO Chris Guimbellot, Franchise Development Director Pat Cheedie, Director of Operations Gary…
hihotels Welcomes Red Carpet Inn – Quantico – Dumfries, Virginia
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Red Carpet Inn – Quantico in Dumfries, Virginia, to our franchise family. Owned by Kosha Sharm, the 45-room inn opened for business on April 1, 2024. Situated just off I-95, Red Carpet Inn – Quantico grants you easy access to the area’s top…
hihotels by Hospitality International Continues Expansion with Eight New Properties
Company adds Master Hosts Inns near JFK Airport New York and new construction Scottish Inns in Texas (ATLANTA, April 22, 2024) – hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising conversion and new-build hotels for economy lodging, expands its family of brands by signing eight new properties in five states. “We’re excited to continue…
hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns – Eastex Freeway North – Houston, TX
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns hotel, Eastex Freeway North, in Houston, Texas to our franchise family. Owned by Sandip Sindha, Ruchiben Sindha, Kinjal Sindha, and Nishaben Sindha, the 29-room new construction opened for business on March 1. The hotel is conveniently located along the Eastex Freeway….
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…
hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns & Suites – Shenandoah/Woodlands, TX
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns & Suites – Shenandoah/Woodlands, Texas to our franchise family. Owned by Mahesh ‘Mike’ Patel and Dipavali Patel, the 39-room inn had its grand opening as a Scottish Inns & Suites September 10, 2024. Conveniently located off North Freeway, Scottish Inns &…

hihotels’ Southeast Regional Convention: Reaching New Heights Together
Event reinforces franchise-friendly philosophy and introduces new strategies (ATLANTA, October 24, 2024) – hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising conversion and new-build hotels for economy lodging, recently held its Southeast Regional Convention in Spring, TX on October 3, 2024. The event, part of a series of regional gatherings, brought together franchisees from…
hihotels Welcomes the Red Carpet Inn – Garfield Heights, OH
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Red Carpet Inn – Garfield Heights, Ohio to our franchise family. Owned by Truptiben Patel, Kiran “Ken” Patel, Pooja Patel, and Devang Patel, the 40-room inn had its grand opening as a Red Carpet Inn July 19, 2024. Conveniently located off I-480, Red…

hihotels 2024 Spring, TX Mini Convention Photo Recap
Current and potential franchisees alike attended the hihotels 2024 Edison, NJ Mini-Convention. Held at the local Top Golf location, it was an opportunity to not only meet with the corporate team, but to also enjoy some good food and drink and practice your swing.


Hotel Management – Hospitality How-To: Adhere to Brand Standards
hihotels’ Director of Operations, Gary Gobin, discussed the company’s unique and successful approach to brand standards.

hihotels 2024 Edison, NJ Mini Convention Photo Recap
Current and potential franchisees alike attended the hihotels 2024 Edison, NJ Mini-Convention. Held at the local Top Golf location, it was an opportunity to not only meet with the corporate team, but to also enjoy some good food and drink and practice your swing.