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Travel Daily News – hihotels celebrates 121 years of collective leadership and service
hihotels honors eight long-standing company leaders whose combined tenure totals an impressive 121 years.
Making Summer Stays Memorable: Operational Tips for Economy Hotels
By: Gary Gobin Director of Operations Summer is a prime season for travel, and for economy hotels, it’s the perfect time to create lasting impressions. With thoughtful operations and a guest-first mindset, you can turn seasonal stays into repeat business and glowing reviews. Here’s how: 1. First Impressions Count 2. Comfort is King 3. Enhance the Local Experience…
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…
Why You Should Use a Rolling Forecasting Model to Set Rates
By Ruben Reyes, Assurance & Marketing Program Director Customarily, hotels use historical data from their property management system or central reservation system to forecast their rates, which are dependent on the demand for room inventory in their market. They also take into consideration their competitive set, high demand dates, advanced bookings, special events and holidays…
Why You Need Recent Professional Photographs for Your Hotel
By Bridget Lohnes, Creative Services Manager Gone are the days when you didn’t need a photographer to help you attract a guest to book a stay at your hotel. The photographer has become a vital part of your marketing strategy and you should choose wisely. Here are four reasons why you need recent professional photographs…
hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns DeSoto, TX
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns hotel in DeSoto, TX to our franchise family. Owned by Ben and Dipa Patel, the 45-room former Americas Best Value Inn increases hihotels’ presence in Texas to 60 properties. “When considering all my options for a new brand, I decided to…
hihotels by Hospitality International Reveals 2020 Award Winners
(ATLANTA, February 22, 2021) – 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 2020 awards. These winning properties rose above all the nominees in meeting and exceeding the company’s standards of operations last year. “I would like…
Make your Bed. Now Lie in It.
By Penny Duelk, Assurance & Marketing Program Director Many of you know the saying, “You made your bed, now lie in it!” I will now challenge you to stay overnight in one of your rooms. Lie in one of your beds…go ahead, relax and watch your favorite TV channel. Feeling a little uncomfortable about the…
Making Your Hotel Newsworthy
By Al Cohen, PR Consultant Even the most talented public relations person or firm will have difficulty generating publicity and media coverage without having something to pitch. The ultimate responsibility for finding and developing relevant, timely stories ultimately falls to the hotel itself. The following tips may be helpful for owners and staff looking for…
Unconventional Ways to Increase Sales at Your Hotel
By James Kennedy, Assurance & Marketing Program Director Now, more than ever, it takes a creative approach when trying to gain more business. So, here’s some proven sales suggestions that could surely boost your hotel’s occupancy: Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)– Connect with both of these city entities for networking opportunities…
Strong growth in 2020 for hihotels.
hihotels Closes 2020 with 18 Properties Signed and/or Activated. Total includes conversions from several legacy brands, two new constructions. (ATLANTA, January 12, 2021) – 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 18 properties into…