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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…
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…
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.
Ron Lohnes Returns to hihotels as Franchise Development and Assurance & Marketing Program Director
Ron Lohnes, an industry and hihotels veteran, returns to help grow the company’s five distinct brands in the Southeast region.
Today’s Hotelier – Keep it Simple
With competition knocking at their doors, hoteliers must consistently assess their hotel, keeping in mind that, although their guests are looking for a unique guest experience, they’re ultimately looking for a respite from their everyday lives.
Hotel Management – Consistent Training Key to Mitigating Risk
Employee turnover is a significant challenge when it comes to risk management in the hotel industry. That’s because training consistency is in jeopardy when a hotel faces high attrition rates.