Hospitality International

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Hospitality International, Inc.
Company typeFranchise
Founded1985
Headquarters,
United States
Number of locations
243 (United States and Canada)
ServicesLodging

Hospitality International is a chain of hotels and motels in the United States and Canada. Their brands include Red Carpet Inn and Scottish Inns.

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History

Hospitality International was founded in 1985 when the Red Carpet Inn and Scottish Inns chains merged. [1] [2] It was first headquartered in Biloxi, Mississippi before moving to Tucker, Georgia. [2]

Brands

Loyalty program

The "INNCentive Card" offers guests a 10% discount on all stays at participating Hospitality International properties. [5]

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References

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