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AAHOACON26 Convention & Trade Show Photo Recap

Check out a few fun highlights and familiar faces from this year’s AAHOA Convention in Philadelphia!

Today’s Hotelier – hihotels Achieves a Consistently High 97% Retention Rate

Debuts “The Legacy Circle” to Honor Long-Term Franchisee Loyalty

Artificial Intelligence Now Plays a Vital Role in the Lodging Industry.

Economy hotels are well-positioned to use AI in cost-effective ways to improve operations, boost profitability, and enhance guest experiences. Knowing where to start, understanding AI’s potential uses, and finding relevant educational resources can be complicated. Here are some insights to help you get started. • An overview highlighting key advantages of AI in revenue and…

Today’s Hotelier – hihotels Expands Through Conversions Across Three Brands

Adds Two Independents and One Franchised Property

A few marketing strategies to boost your impact cost effectively.

Marketing your property doesn’t have to break the bank! Check out a few ideas to get you started.

hihotels Announces Partnership with Hopper Travel App

Agreement will increase visibility of hihotels brands and provide additional revenue opportunities for franchisees.

2023 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show Photo Recap

AAHOA recently held its annual Convention & Trade Show in Los Angeles. The hihotels team was comprised of President & CEO Chris Guimbellot (second from right) and (l-r) Franchise Development Directors Paul Vakharia, Vic Vescovo and Pat Cheedie. Chris Guimbellot had the pleasure of doing a video interview with Glenn Haussman. Several hihotels franchisees were…

hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns Weatherford, TX

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns hotel in Weatherford, Texas to our franchise family. Owned by Popat and Vidya Patel, the 31-room former Rodeway Inn is hihotels’ ninth property in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. The hotel is conveniently located off I-20, a short distance from Canyon…

hihotels Welcomes the Red Carpet Inn & Suites Hammonton, NJ

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Red Carpet Inn & Suites in Hammonton, NJ to our franchise family. Owned by Nareshkumar and Kailash Padhiar, the 49-room former Rodeway Inn is hihotels’ 22nd property in the Garden State. The hotel is conveniently located less than two miles off the Atlantic…

Today’s Hotelier – A Dose of Precaution

Today’s Hotelier put together a list of suggestions to help you prepare for a possible economic downturn.

Gobin Named to Hotel Management’s Forty Over 40 List

Hotel Management magazine has selected Gary Gobin to its inaugural forty over 40 list.

Lodging Magazine – PIPs in Perspective

hihotels President and CEO, Chris Guimbellot, discusses the negative impact that PIPs can have on economy hotel owners.

hihotels by Hospitality International Launches Advisory Council

Seven-member group will help shape the company’s direction (ATLANTA, March 2, 2023) – hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising ofconversion and new build hotels for economy lodging, is pleased to announce the formation of its first-ever Advisory Council. The group is comprised of five franchisees, a vendor representative and President & CEO…

hihotels by Hospitality International Announces 2022 Award Winners

Six properties and top vendor win annual awards (ATLANTA, February 1, 2023) – 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 2022 awards. These six properties rose above all the nominees in meeting and exceeding the company’s…

hihotels Welcomes the Red Carpet Inn Edison, NJ

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Red Carpet Inn in Edison, NJ to our franchise family. Owned by Bharat ‘Raj’ Naik, the 42-room former OYO Hotel increases hihotels’ presence in the Garden State to 15 properties. The hotel in central New Jersey is conveniently located on U.S. Route 1,…