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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…
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…
hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns & Suites – Shenandoah/Woodlands, TX
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns & Suites – Shenandoah/Woodlands, Texas to our franchise family. Owned by Mahesh ‘Mike’ Patel and Dipavali Patel, the 39-room inn had its grand opening as a Scottish Inns & Suites September 10, 2024. Conveniently located off North Freeway, Scottish Inns &…
hihotels’ Southeast Regional Convention: Reaching New Heights Together
Event reinforces franchise-friendly philosophy and introduces new strategies (ATLANTA, October 24, 2024) – hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising conversion and new-build hotels for economy lodging, recently held its Southeast Regional Convention in Spring, TX on October 3, 2024. The event, part of a series of regional gatherings, brought together franchisees from…
hihotels Welcomes the Red Carpet Inn – Garfield Heights, OH
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Red Carpet Inn – Garfield Heights, Ohio to our franchise family. Owned by Truptiben Patel, Kiran “Ken” Patel, Pooja Patel, and Devang Patel, the 40-room inn had its grand opening as a Red Carpet Inn July 19, 2024. Conveniently located off I-480, Red…
hihotels 2024 Spring, TX Mini Convention Photo Recap
Current and potential franchisees alike attended the hihotels 2024 Edison, NJ Mini-Convention. Held at the local Top Golf location, it was an opportunity to not only meet with the corporate team, but to also enjoy some good food and drink and practice your swing.
Hotel Management – Hospitality How-To: Adhere to Brand Standards
hihotels’ Director of Operations, Gary Gobin, discussed the company’s unique and successful approach to brand standards.
hihotels 2024 Edison, NJ Mini Convention Photo Recap
Current and potential franchisees alike attended the hihotels 2024 Edison, NJ Mini-Convention. Held at the local Top Golf location, it was an opportunity to not only meet with the corporate team, but to also enjoy some good food and drink and practice your swing.
hihotels Raises the Bar for Franchisee Support with Expanded Communication Suite
An innovative approach that empowers hotel owners through multi-channel engagement. (ATLANTA, August 1, 2024) – hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising conversion and new-build hotels for economy lodging, is setting a new standard for communication with the continued expansion of its suite of programs designed to foster open and productive dialogue between…