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hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns – Decatur, TX

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns hotel in Decatur, Texas to our franchise family. Owned by Sunlight Partnership LLC, the 45-room former Best Western gives hihotels a key presence in Wise County, which is a part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan statistical area. The hotel is conveniently…

hihotels Welcomes the Master Hosts Inns – Airport Plaza Hotel in Jamaica, NY

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Master Hosts Inns Airport Plaza Hotel in Jamaica, New York to our franchise family. Owned by Pride Hospitality LLC, the 61-room former OYO is hihotels’ 13th property in the Empire State. The hotel is located four miles from JFK Airport and just steps…

Hotel Management – One on One with Hospitality International’s Chris Guimbellot

Hospitality International CEO Chris Guimbellot discusses his long history with the company and how stepping away gave him a fresh perspective on the company’s direction.

Four Properties Activated into hihotels System

Three Scottish Inns open in Texas and a Passport Inn goes live in Pennsylvania

hihotels Welcomes the Passport Inn Paradise, PA

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Passport Inn in Paradise, Pennsylvania to our franchise family. Owned by Saraswati Group, Inc., the 25-room former Rodeway Inn is hihotels’ 20th property in the Keystone State. The hotel is conveniently located along Route 30, less than 10 miles from Lancaster, which is…

hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns Forest Hill, TX

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns hotel in Forest Hill, Texas to our franchise family. Owned by Anu Investment Corporation, the 46-room new construction is the fifth hihotels property in the Fort Worth area. The hotel is conveniently located along Mansfield Highway, just a half mile from…

hihotels Welcomes the Red Carpet Inn & Suites – Maple Shade, NJ

“I selected Red Carpet Inn & Suites because the franchise has decades of stability. This means dependable relationships and support, with no surprises.” Anil Patel, owner

hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns & Suites – Forney, TX

“We converted from another major brand to Scottish Inns & Suites because hihotels offers extensive resources and support, all at low fees and no hidden costs. We are excited to be part of the system.” Pankajbhai Keshavbhai, owner

hihotels Welcomes the Downtowner Inn & Suites – Humble, TX

“Joining the Downtowner brand allows me to benefit from the resources of a national chain while maintaining my property’s independence.” Yash Patel, owner

hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns & Suites – Kingwood, TX

“Choosing Scottish Inns made sense for me. With hihotels, I feel like a valued partner—everyone is approachable and listens. This franchise truly stands out.” Nikul Patel, owner

hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns & Suites – Vinton, LA

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the Scottish Inns & Suites, Vinton, LA has joined our franchise family. A former Cobblestone Inn & Suites, this 45-room property is owned by Boyd Park and partners from L & P Holding, LLC.

Marquis Who’s Who Honors Penny L. Duelk for Expertise in Hospitality

Penny L. Duelk is a distinguished leader in the hospitality industry with a career spanning more than 25 years.

AAHOACON26 Convention & Trade Show Photo Recap

Check out a few fun highlights and familiar faces from this year’s AAHOA Convention in Philadelphia!

Today’s Hotelier – hihotels Achieves a Consistently High 97% Retention Rate

Debuts “The Legacy Circle” to Honor Long-Term Franchisee Loyalty

Artificial Intelligence Now Plays a Vital Role in the Lodging Industry.

Economy hotels are well-positioned to use AI in cost-effective ways to improve operations, boost profitability, and enhance guest experiences. Knowing where to start, understanding AI’s potential uses, and finding relevant educational resources can be complicated. Here are some insights to help you get started. • An overview highlighting key advantages of AI in revenue and…