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hihotels Closes 2020 with 18 Properties Signed and/or Activated

Total includes conversions from several legacy brands, two new constructions

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 18 properties into the system in 2020.

Hospitality International Inc
United States

ATLANTA - 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 18 properties into the system in 2020.

Featuring five distinct brands - Red Carpet Inn, Scottish Inns, Master Hosts Inns, Downtowner Inns and Passport Inn - hihotels is attracting more and more hoteliers thanks to its unique franchising model that delivers customized support, advanced technology and overall value.

"Last June, we announced a new branding identity for the company that expanded franchisee services and development opportunities, and refocused our goal of becoming the best choice for economy hotel franchising. The response has been tremendous and we look forward to building on this great momentum in 2021," said hihotels President & CEO Chris Guimbellot.

The new additions in 2020 literally ranged from coast to coast and included conversions from such brands as Days Inn, Econo Lodge, Motel 6, Ramada Inn, Quality Inn & Suites and Super 8. Newly built Scottish Inns also opened last year in the Dallas suburb of Carrollton and in Houston, which helped increase hihotels' presence in Texas to 60 properties. Below is a full list of the company's activity last year:

  • Master Host Inns, Bronx, NY, former Days Inn, signed
  • Passport Inn & Suites, Corona, CA, former OYO, activated
  • Passport Inn, Pomona, CA, former OYO, activated
  • Passport Inn, Whittier, CA, former OYO, activated
  • Red Carpet Inn, Washington, DC, former Howard Johnson, signed & activated
  • Red Carpet Inn, Indian Head, MD, former Super 8, signed & activated
  • Red Carpet Inn, Takoma Park, MD, former Econo Lodge, activated
  • Red Carpet Inn, Whippany, NJ, former Americas Best Value Inn, activated
  • Red Carpet Inn & Suites, Hazleton, PA, former Ramada Inn, activated
  • Scottish Inns, Bakersfield, CA, former Knights Inn, signed
  • Scottish Inns & Suites, Bordentown, NJ, former Motel 6, signed & activated
  • Scottish Inns, Carrollton, TX, new construction, signed
  • Scottish Inns & Suites, Cotulla, TX, former Quality Inn & Suites, signed & activated
  • Scottish Inns, DeSoto, TX, former Americas Best Value Inn, signed
  • Scottish Inns & Suites, Houston, TX (IAH Airport), former independent, activated
  • Scottish Inns & Suites, Houston, TX (Willowbrook), new construction, activated
  • Scottish Inns & Suites, La Porte, TX, former Super 8, signed & activated
  • Scottish Inns & Suites, Wharton, TX, former Motel 6, signed & activated

For more information about franchising with hihotels, visit hifranchise.com or contact us at 800-892-8405 or [email protected].

About Hospitality International, Inc.

Since 1982, hihotels by Hospitality International, Inc. has offered inexpensive franchising alternatives for hotel owners and developers with five distinct economy brands—Scottish Inns, Red Carpet Inn, Master Hosts Inns, Downtowner Inns, and Passport Inn. hihotels offers hoteliers a choice of franchise opportunities to best suit their particular market, geographic area and personal business needs, as well as customized support, advanced technology, and overall value.

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hihotels by Hospitality International is a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new build hotels for economy lodging. Our five distinct brands – Red Carpet Inn, Scottish Inns, Master Hosts Inns, Downtowner Inns and Passport Inn – offer franchisees a choice of opportunities to best suit their particular market, geographic area and personal business needs. Our team does not require franchise members to look and operate identically.

Red Carpet Inn
Brand by Hospitality International Inc

The Red Carpet Inn brand has been a stable entity in the lodging industry since 1968. Locations include limited and full-service hotel facilities in the economy to mid-level price ranges. Guest amenities include: guestroom toiletries package, in-room high speed Internet access, and continental breakfast or a restaurant. The average property size is 68 rooms.

Scottish Inns
Brand by Hospitality International Inc

The Scottish Inns name has provided travelers with a clean and consistent economy, limited service lodging option that they can identify with and "A Good Nights Sleep" since 1967. Scottish Inns typically average 42 rooms.

Passport Inn
Brand by Hospitality International Inc

Many Passport Inns are smaller properties averaging 35 rooms and located in resort locations. These hotels are typically limited service facilities with budget or economy-level room rates as dictated by the local market. Passport Inns are the perfect business solution to some of the larger, unfeasible franchise fee structures.

Master Hosts Inns
Brand by Hospitality International Inc

Master Hosts Inns and Master Hosts Resorts are primarily located in resort or destination locations. They are full- service hotels that range from the mid- to upper-middle price range. The Master Hosts brand encourages hotels to preserve their own identities. These properties typically have character, warmth, charm and an independent name that they can display and market in addition to the Master Hosts flag.