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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!

Staffing Your Hotel Post-Pandemic

By James Kennedy, Assurance & Marketing Program Director An insightful article I recently read titled “When Demand Returns, Will Your Hotel be Staffed Correctly?” by the president of Hospitality Performance Systems, Inc., got me thinking. Among the points it made regarding hotel staffing post-pandemic was to consider focusing on the short-term needs of your hotel….

hihotels Welcomes the Red Carpet Inn College Park, MD

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Red Carpet Inn in College Park, MD to our franchise family. Owned by Naginbhai and Indumati Patel, the 23-room former Econo Lodge is hihotels’ fifth property in the Washington metropolitan area. The hotel is conveniently located directly off of the I-495 beltway, just…

Maximize Your Marketing Exposure with Your Brand

Taking a proactive marketing approach in a very competitive hospitality industry is important in order to stay one step ahead of other hotels in your market. If you’re with a national brand, understanding the marketing campaigns the franchise places and resources offered to assist your property at a local level are good starting points.  …

hihotels Welcomes the Red Carpet Inn Lancaster, PA

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Red Carpet Inn in Lancaster, PA to our franchise family. Owned by Mahendra Patel, the 48-room former Travelodge is hihotels’ 19th property in the Keystone State. The hotel is conveniently located near I-30, just 2 miles from downtown Lancaster and minutes away from…

hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns & Suites Spring, TX

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns & Suites hotel in Spring, TX to our franchise family. Owned by Ketan Rama, the 40-room former Econo Lodge increases hihotels’ presence in Texas to over 60 properties. The hotel is conveniently located off I-45 just 20 miles north of downtown…

Media Buying Tips for your Hotel

How to Buy Billboards Buying billboards close to your location can be a strong complement to the corporate brand advertising that capitalizes on the value message, and is one of the best ways to influence a hotel decision at a critical time.   Look for board locations that will be viewed by traffic heading toward…

hihotels Continues to Grow in Q2

hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new build hotels for economy lodging, is pleased to report that the company signed and/or activated six properties into the system during the second quarter of 2021.

Today’s Hotelier – An Ounce of Prevention

Lessons learned through the pandemic should helps hoteliers prepare their team and their hotels for the next health emergency or natural disaster.

Industry Veteran Les Scane Joins hihotels Corporate Team

hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new build hotels for economy lodging, is pleased to announce the hiring of industry veteran Les Scane as a Franchise Development and Assurance & Marketing Program Director.

The Road Most Frequently Traveled: OTAs Post-COVID

By Ruben Reyes, Assurance & Marketing Program Director Revenue management continues to be fundamentally important for any hotel to strategically align itself against its competitive set, but also during any economic state. During the oil and gas drilling boom in Texas, for example, hoteliers noted the building of full-service and upscale brands in rural towns that,…