Stay informed with hihotels news and
sales & marketing insights
News and Articles
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…
Hotel Management – Franchisee referrals fuel expansion for hihotels
Expands in three states.
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.
Something to Consider: Performance-Based Marketing
By Ruben Reyes, Assurance & Marketing Program Director In a recent article, I talked about the importance of working with online travel agencies – to increase your hotel’s bookings and improve your online presence. One of the perks that goes along with working with an OTA is that your property’s listing is not only…
Hotel Executive – Economy Hotels: Maintaining Relevance in a Competitive Market
Since first appearing in the early 20th century, motels have had to evolve to keep up with guest expectations. In this article, Penny Duelk, Assurance and Marketing Program Director, discusses how those motels can continue to evolve.
Tips to Manage Your Hotel’s Social Media Program
Social media is a commitment, but not an overwhelming task. If you (or you and your trusted staff members) devote time weekly toward social media, you will see strong growth over time. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t see results overnight. It takes time for your pages to gain traction, but once they do, you…
hihotels Launches New Consumer Website
hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new-build hotels for economy lodging, is pleased to announce the launch of its new consumer website at stayhihotels.com.
Today’s Hotelier – When the Going Gets Tough
Ruben Reyes, Assurance & Marketing Program Director, writes about striking a balance when working with OTA’s in tough financial time.
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…