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hihotels by Hospitality International Announces 2022 Award Winners
Six properties and top vendor win annual awards (ATLANTA, February 1, 2023) – hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new build hotels for economy lodging, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2022 awards. These six properties rose above all the nominees in meeting and exceeding the company’s…
hihotels Welcomes the Red Carpet Inn Edison, NJ
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Red Carpet Inn in Edison, NJ to our franchise family. Owned by Bharat ‘Raj’ Naik, the 42-room former OYO Hotel increases hihotels’ presence in the Garden State to 15 properties. The hotel in central New Jersey is conveniently located on U.S. Route 1,…
hihotels Welcomes the Red Carpet Inn Elkton, MD
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Red Carpet Inn in Elkton, MD to our franchise family. Owned by Rahul Patel, the 55-room former Days Inn is hihotels’ fourth property in Maryland. The hotel is conveniently located off I-95, halfway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Nestled on the northern headwaters of…
hihotels 2022 Northeast Mini-Convention Photo Recap
New staff members Patrick Cheedie (left) and Vic Vescovo (right) and Paul Vakharia help set up. hihotels franchisees are anxious to check in. President & CEO Chris Guimbellot welcomes the group and provides an update on the company. Suchi Reddy from our platinum sponsor, Visual Matrix, with an informative presentation on cybersecurity. Then, it was…
hihotels Hires Industry Veterans Vic Vescovo and Patrick Cheedie
hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new build hotels for economy lodging, is thrilled to announce the hirings of industry veterans Vic Vescovo and Patrick Cheedie as Franchise Development and Assurance & Marketing Program Directors.
hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns & Suites Hitchcock, TX
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns & Suites hotel in Hitchcock, Texas to our franchise family. Owned by Nareshkumar Patel, Tejal Patel and Ishv Madhu Patel, the 25-room new construction opened for business on July 4. The hotel is conveniently located on Highway 6, just 20 minutes…
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…