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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.
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.
Maintaining a Positive Online Reputation and Emphasis on Cleaning Protocols
By James Kennedy, Assurance & Marketing Program Director Now, more than ever before due to the pandemic, travelers are ultra-discriminating with cleanliness, especially at hotels. Often, if a guest is unsatisfied with a stay, he or she will voice frustrations in an online review, whether you’re informed about the issue or not. Here are some…
How to Write an Effective Press Release
By Al Cohen, PR Consultant Perhaps you’ve recently changed brands, completed a renovation, hired a new GM, received a perfect quality assurance score, partnered with a local charity or are offering a new sales package. This is all newsworthy information and you should be getting the word out about it. But how? The press release…
Developing a Local Marketing Plan for Your Hotel
By Peter Frantz, Marketing Consultant We all know it’s been a difficult year, but there are many good signs toward recovery. According to a recent Expedia traveler survey, people have missed traveling and want to reconnect with friends, family and colleagues. Pent-up demand indicates that even the travel sectors hit hardest by COVID-19 may start…
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…