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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.
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.
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…


