Stay informed with hihotels news and
sales & marketing insights
News and Articles
Why We Chose a Different Approach to Franchise Fees
As a hotel owner, you want to know what you’re paying for, and you don’t want to be surprised by costs you didn’t anticipate.
The royalty fee is easy to compare, but it’s only part of the story
Royalty fees are often the first number hotel owners compare, but they are only one part of a franchise’s total cost.
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 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,…
hihotels Welcomes the Red Carpet Inn Elkton, MD
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Red Carpet Inn in Elkton, MD to our franchise family. Owned by Rahul Patel, the 55-room former Days Inn is hihotels’ fourth property in Maryland. The hotel is conveniently located off I-95, halfway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Nestled on the northern headwaters of…
hihotels 2022 Northeast Mini-Convention Photo Recap
New staff members Patrick Cheedie (left) and Vic Vescovo (right) and Paul Vakharia help set up. hihotels franchisees are anxious to check in. President & CEO Chris Guimbellot welcomes the group and provides an update on the company. Suchi Reddy from our platinum sponsor, Visual Matrix, with an informative presentation on cybersecurity. Then, it was…