Ron Lohnes has returned to hihotels by Hospitality International as franchise development and assurance & marketing program director for the Southeast region.
Lohnes will help grow the company’s five brands—Scottish Inns, Red Carpet Inn, Master Hosts Inns, Downtowner Inns and Passport Inn—in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina, while also delivering ongoing sales and marketing support and training to franchisees in those states as part of the company’s Assurance & Marketing Program (AMP).
He previously worked for hihotels from 2004-19 as a director of franchise development/quality assurance.
“As one of our all-time most successful sales directors with extensive experience in onsite operations and franchisee support, Ron is uniquely qualified to help us continue growing in the Southeast and delivering excellent service to our hotels,” said Chris Guimbellot, president/CEO, hihotels.
Lohnes added, “I might have been away from the company the past few years, but I’ve definitely noticed hihotels’ resurgence in the hospitality industry under Chris. I’m very excited for the opportunity to help continue expanding their brands and guiding franchisees to even greater success.”