Overview
One of the most important things a franchise can do for your hotel is to provide identity. However, when you choose a Hospitality International brand, you are investing in a lot more than just a name. By franchising with us, your property will realize the same benefits as affiliations with other franchise systems, but without the huge costs of doing so.
Our Marketing Program will support and expand your own sales program! The Quality Assurance representatives will work with you to implement programs to assist in attracting new guests and retaining existing ones. We will provide continuing education designed to keep you informed about trends in our industry and to hone your management skills.
As a Hospitality International Franchisee, you will enjoy the latest and most sophisticated reservation systems to keep your property at the competitive forefront and to make it more convenient than ever for individuals and travel agents to book reservations.
Our Marketing Program will support and expand your own sales program! The Quality Assurance representatives will work with you to implement programs to assist in attracting new guests and retaining existing ones. We will provide continuing education designed to keep you informed about trends in our industry and to hone your management skills.
As a Hospitality International Franchisee, you will enjoy the latest and most sophisticated reservation systems to keep your property at the competitive forefront and to make it more convenient than ever for individuals and travel agents to book reservations.
Products & Services
Hospitality International's franchisees have a vast array of opportunities to attract guests through the capabilities our state-of-the-art reservation system. Their hotels are made visible to potential guests from around the globe who have three sources from which to book rooms:
Franchisees have the ability to monitor and maintain their property’s internet marketing efforts through the reservation center by:
- Voice Services - Guests may make and confirm reservations and receive information through “live” reservation agents by calling our toll-free reservation line - 800-251-1962
- Internet Services – Guests can receive up to the minute rates and availability and book, confirm, modify or cancel reservations through our Branded Booking Engine on line at www.BookRoomsNow.com
- Electronic Services (Pegasus and Global Distribution Systems) – Guests may connect seamlessly to travel sites and travel agents worldwide, receive property information and rates, view property photos through hundreds of websites to which your property’s listing and details will be made available
Franchisees have the ability to monitor and maintain their property’s internet marketing efforts through the reservation center by:
- Managing rates, availability and restrictions on line or by simply placing a call to our reservation support center
- Retrieve over fifteen standard reports that can assist in managing reservations, maximizing revenue and judging property performance
- Receive support 24 hours a day, 365 days per year via phone, fax and email
- Receive reservations via fax, email or property management system
Training & Support
An important part of our Franchise Services is our Franchise Training Program which offers:
- Education and training on effectively working with the reservation system to manage the available systems to maximize revenue and occupancy
- Personal Sales and Marketing techniques to be utilized at the local level
- Housekeeping and Customer Service training for your employees
- Marketing and Management Seminars held in various locations each year
- National Conventions featuring educational seminars conducted by experienced industry experts and leaders
- E-commerce and internet marketing training
- Bi-monthly newsletter to update Franchisee’s on enhancements, additions and the launching of new programs within the system
- Property guides and manuals to develop in house systems for operations, emergencies, reporting and quality control
Why Hospitality International?
Franchise Support is a high priority at Hospitality International. Our services to our Franchisees are designed to streamline and simplify the owner’s efforts in maintaining and marketing their investments toward the ultimate goal of increasing revenue and include:
- Implementation of Local Marketing and Strategic Planning programs at the owner’s request that begin with a personal visit to the hotel by a knowledgeable Marketing department representative.
- Graphics and layout assistance for production of signage and promotional materials such as rack cards, brochures, advertisements, coupons and rack cards
- Discounts in the purchase of printed materials such as stationery, rack cards, business cards and brochures
- Web site development assistance and advice
- Press Release service to local and national publications
- InnCentive card production and distribution – Our guest affinity and loyalty program
- Quality Assurance evaluations to assist franchisees in attracting and retaining guests
- Assistance with generating effective mail out campaigns to your local market sources
- Group sales efforts including corporate attendance at trade shows and proactive solicitations designed to attract groups to your motel
Are You a Good Fit for Hospitality International?
Since 1982, Hospitality International, Inc. has offered franchising alternatives for hotel owners and developers. Our five brands offer potential franchisees a choice depending upon their particular market, geographic area and personal needs.
Also, we do not require the typical “cookie cutter” specifications for all properties to look and operate identically. Hospitality International values individuality in terms of the look and feel of each property, while maintaining standards of quality that benefit the system as a whole.
Hospitality International, Inc. is a thriving example that the relationship between Franchisee and Franchisor can be pleasant, enduring and prosperous.
Also, we do not require the typical “cookie cutter” specifications for all properties to look and operate identically. Hospitality International values individuality in terms of the look and feel of each property, while maintaining standards of quality that benefit the system as a whole.
Hospitality International, Inc. is a thriving example that the relationship between Franchisee and Franchisor can be pleasant, enduring and prosperous.
