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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 Welcomes the Master Hosts Inns – Airport Plaza Hotel in Jamaica, NY

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Master Hosts Inns Airport Plaza Hotel in Jamaica, New York to our franchise family. Owned by Pride Hospitality LLC, the 61-room former OYO is hihotels’ 13th property in the Empire State. The hotel is located four miles from JFK Airport and just steps…

Hotel Management – One on One with Hospitality International’s Chris Guimbellot

Hospitality International CEO Chris Guimbellot discusses his long history with the company and how stepping away gave him a fresh perspective on the company’s direction.

Four Properties Activated into hihotels System

Three Scottish Inns open in Texas and a Passport Inn goes live in Pennsylvania

hihotels Welcomes the Passport Inn Paradise, PA

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Passport Inn in Paradise, Pennsylvania to our franchise family. Owned by Saraswati Group, Inc., the 25-room former Rodeway Inn is hihotels’ 20th property in the Keystone State. The hotel is conveniently located along Route 30, less than 10 miles from Lancaster, which is…

hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns Forest Hill, TX

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns hotel in Forest Hill, Texas to our franchise family. Owned by Anu Investment Corporation, the 46-room new construction is the fifth hihotels property in the Fort Worth area. The hotel is conveniently located along Mansfield Highway, just a half mile from…

hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns Hankamer, TX

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns hotel in Hankamer, Texas to our franchise family. Owned by Priteshkumar ‘Pat’ Bhakta, the 40-room former Palace Inn gives hihotels a presence in Chambers County, which is around 45 minutes southeast of Houston. The hotel is conveniently located off I-10 between…

hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns & Suites Austin, TX

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns & Suites in Austin, Texas to our franchise family. Owned by Dinesh Patel, the 35-room former Rodeway Inn is a key addition in the state capital of Texas. The hotel is located in downtown Austin just off Interstate 35 and East…

Photo Recap of hihotels 2023 Mini Conventions

Current and potential franchisees alike attended the 2023 hihotels Mini-Conventions. Held at Top Golf locations in Mt. Laurel, NJ and Spring, TX, 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 Signs Four More Properties

With four new property signings this year, hihotels continues its growth.

Duelk Named to Seton Hall University Advisory Council

hihotels by Hospitality International Assurance & Marketing Program Director Penny Duelk was recently appointed to the Advisory Council for the Customer Experience Certificate Program at Seton Hall University’s Stillman School of Business.