Welcome to The Master Innholders
A leading force within the hotel industry – publicly recognised as a standard-bearer for the industry offering career-changing training and support.
It aims to influence standards and extend professionalism within the industry; to promote consideration, study, discussion and research in the areas affecting hotel management including management development, training, education and recruitment.
News & Views
2025
10 industry leaders to be awarded Master Innholder status
The Master Innholders has announced that ten industry-leading hotel professionals have been awarded the prestigious Master Innholder status following this year’s rigorous application process.
Latest News
Q&A With Master Innholders Executive Secretary, Alistair Sandall
We sit down to hear Alistair Sandall’s reflections on his first month in his new role, his vision for the year ahead and more in our latest Q&A.
2025
Master Innholders Educational Visit to Louis Jadot
The Master Innholders is delighted to announce that this year’s educational visit will be to Burgundy, France in partnership with Louis Jadot, one of the region’s most prestigious and well-respected wine producers.
2025
Wallace Vincent – A thank you from the Master Innholders Community!
After eight incredible years as Executive Secretary of the Master Innholders, Wallace Vincent celebrated his retirement at a celebratory gathering among members of the Master Innholders community and industry peers at Coworth Park, Ascot this week.
2025
Hotel Housekeeping Honours Open for Entries
Nominations for the 2025 Hotel Housekeeping Honours are now open - find out how to apply.
Edge Hotel School wins European Mise en Place Cup on the First Attempt
A team of five students from Edge Hotel School have been described as “incredible” by judges at a European competition for hospitality students after being crowned champions on their first attempt.
2025
The Master Innholders Charity Cycle Ride Returns!
Calling all cyclists! The Master Innholders charity cycle ride, in collaboration with Champagne Taittinger and Hatch Mansfield, will return this year, taking place 10-14 September 2025.
Conferences
Hoteliers Distil Excellence at this year’s Hotel Leadership Conference
Creating unforgettable experiences, living your businesses’ values and embracing change were just some of the many topics explored in how to distil excellence at the annual Hotel Leadership Conference.
Awards
Brigitta Kovács announced as General Manager of the Future 2025
Brigitta Kovács, Assistant Hotel Manager at Lucknam Park Hotel, has been named the winner of this year’s Master Innholder’s General Manager of the Future Award at the Hotel Leadership Conference 2025.