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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!

Asian Hospitality – Sometimes It Is About The Destination

As our industry recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions continue to lift, certain markets are seeing a stronger and faster recovery than others.

How to Build a Local Media List

By Al Cohen, PR Consultant So, you’ve got some important news to announce about your hotel. You took the time to produce a press release that’s well written, informative and professional looking. Now what? Who do you send it to? Below are some tips on how to build your own local media list so your…

Does Your Post-COVID Survival Kit Include a Modified Break-Even Point?

By Ruben Reyes, Assurance & Marketing Program Director Does the idea of having to figure out the formula for determining your break-even point post-pandemic have you tossing and turning at night? If it does, then you are not alone. In the 20 some odd years that I have been working in the lodging industry, I…

You’ve Got to Show to Grow! The Importance of Professional Hotel Photos

By Penny Duelk, Assurance & Marketing Program Director “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” That quote was credited to Albert Einstein, but some argue who said it first. Either way, it is quite befitting when it comes to hoteliers who question why they are not increasing revenue or,…

hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns Carrollton, TX

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the opening of the Scottish Inns hotel in Carrollton, Texas. Owned by Dinesh Patel, the newly constructed property has 25 rooms and is conveniently located off I-35, around 20 minutes north of Dallas. The 100% smoke-free hotel is pet friendly and offers free Wi-Fi. Each room has…

Low-Cost Marketing Strategies to Increase Your Hotel’s Marketing Power

Previously, we presented an outline for preparing a local marketing plan for your hotel. Understanding you most likely have a limited budget, here are a few tips to generate awareness and revenue at little or no cost for your hotel.   Your State Division of Tourism is specifically marketing to business and leisure travelers who…

hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns Ashland, OR

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns hotel in Ashland, Oregon to our franchise family. Owned by Bharat and Pritiben Lad, the 40-room former Rodeway Inn is the first-ever property in the Pacific Northwest for the Scottish Inns brand. The hotel is conveniently located off Interstate 5 and…

Understanding and Improving the Content of Google My Business Pages

By Bridget Lohnes, Creative Services Manager Your Google My Business page is a free opportunity for connection with customers across Google Search and Maps. Maintaining and ensuring the content is current and accurate is key to successful online customer connection, which, in turn, will help increase your hotel business. Google My Business is constantly changing…

hihotels Signed and/or Activated Four Properties in Q1

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 four properties into the system during the first quarter of 2021.