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hihotels Welcomes the Red Carpet Inn & Suites – Bellmawr, NJ
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the Red Carpet Inn & Suites in Bellmawr, NJ has joined our franchise family. Formerly an independent hotel, this 44-room property is owned by Raj Patel and the team at Sanvi Hospitality LLC. It is conveniently located on the Black Horse Pike, near Route 295 and the…
The $500 Room Refresh: Budget-Friendly Updates That Look Like $5,000
Are your guest rooms looking a little tired? Maybe the beige walls are feeling bland? Is that generic artwork isn’t doing anyone any favors? You know they need an update, but a full renovation? That’s not happening on this year’s budget. Here’s what is happening: $500 can completely change how your rooms feel. We’re talking…
Travel Daily News – hihotels celebrates 121 years of collective leadership and service
hihotels honors eight long-standing company leaders whose combined tenure totals an impressive 121 years.
Making Summer Stays Memorable: Operational Tips for Economy Hotels
By: Gary Gobin Director of Operations Summer is a prime season for travel, and for economy hotels, it’s the perfect time to create lasting impressions. With thoughtful operations and a guest-first mindset, you can turn seasonal stays into repeat business and glowing reviews. Here’s how: 1. First Impressions Count 2. Comfort is King 3. Enhance the Local Experience…
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…
Staffing Your Hotel Post-Pandemic
By James Kennedy, Assurance & Marketing Program Director An insightful article I recently read titled “When Demand Returns, Will Your Hotel be Staffed Correctly?” by the president of Hospitality Performance Systems, Inc., got me thinking. Among the points it made regarding hotel staffing post-pandemic was to consider focusing on the short-term needs of your hotel….
hihotels Welcomes the Red Carpet Inn College Park, MD
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Red Carpet Inn in College Park, MD to our franchise family. Owned by Naginbhai and Indumati Patel, the 23-room former Econo Lodge is hihotels’ fifth property in the Washington metropolitan area. The hotel is conveniently located directly off of the I-495 beltway, just…
Maximize Your Marketing Exposure with Your Brand
Taking a proactive marketing approach in a very competitive hospitality industry is important in order to stay one step ahead of other hotels in your market. If you’re with a national brand, understanding the marketing campaigns the franchise places and resources offered to assist your property at a local level are good starting points. …
hihotels Welcomes the Red Carpet Inn Lancaster, PA
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Red Carpet Inn in Lancaster, PA to our franchise family. Owned by Mahendra Patel, the 48-room former Travelodge is hihotels’ 19th property in the Keystone State. The hotel is conveniently located near I-30, just 2 miles from downtown Lancaster and minutes away from…
hihotels Welcomes the Scottish Inns & Suites Spring, TX
hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the addition of the Scottish Inns & Suites hotel in Spring, TX to our franchise family. Owned by Ketan Rama, the 40-room former Econo Lodge increases hihotels’ presence in Texas to over 60 properties. The hotel is conveniently located off I-45 just 20 miles north of downtown…
Media Buying Tips for your Hotel
How to Buy Billboards Buying billboards close to your location can be a strong complement to the corporate brand advertising that capitalizes on the value message, and is one of the best ways to influence a hotel decision at a critical time. Look for board locations that will be viewed by traffic heading toward…
hihotels Continues to Grow in Q2
hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new build hotels for economy lodging, is pleased to report that the company signed and/or activated six properties into the system during the second quarter of 2021.
Today’s Hotelier – An Ounce of Prevention
Lessons learned through the pandemic should helps hoteliers prepare their team and their hotels for the next health emergency or natural disaster.
Industry Veteran Les Scane Joins hihotels Corporate Team
hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new build hotels for economy lodging, is pleased to announce the hiring of industry veteran Les Scane as a Franchise Development and Assurance & Marketing Program Director.
The Road Most Frequently Traveled: OTAs Post-COVID
By Ruben Reyes, Assurance & Marketing Program Director Revenue management continues to be fundamentally important for any hotel to strategically align itself against its competitive set, but also during any economic state. During the oil and gas drilling boom in Texas, for example, hoteliers noted the building of full-service and upscale brands in rural towns that,…