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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.

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.

hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns & Suites – North Hershey, PA

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns & Suites – North Hershey, Pennsylvania to our franchise family. Owned by Sunny Patel and Grish Patel, the 62-room former Motel 6 had its grand opening as a Scottish Inns & Suites February 25, 2025. Situated just off I-81, this Scottish…

Lessons from India: The Power of Community Involvement

By: Chris Guimbellot, CEO & President, hihotels During my recent trip to India, I visited Fort Barwara, a beautifully restored heritage hotel. What stood out most wasn’t just the architecture or luxury—it was a small gift shop selling handcrafted goods made by local village women. This initiative provided them with income and a connection to…

Asian Hospitality – hihotels launches rewards program for top franchisees

It aims to improve quality, preserve individuality and foster business growth.

hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns – Atlanta, GA

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns – Atlanta, Georgia to our franchise family. Owned by Yatin Patel, Brijesh Patel, and Sundeepkumur Patel, the 35-room former Crown Motel had its grand opening as a Scottish Inns January 1, 2025. Situated at the intersection of Route 20 and Route…

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.