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.
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News & Views
The Best in Hospitality win at the IoH Annual Dinner & Awards 2025
Nearly 500 hospitality professionals from across the world celebrated at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London (16 June 2025) at this year’s Institute of Hospitality (IoH) Annual Dinner & Awards.
Entries open for the 2025 AICR UK World’s Best Receptionist
Entries are now open for the AICR UK Receptionist of the year competition, the award that celebrates the industry’s finest talent and the ultimate recognition for service excellence in the field of Hotel Reception.
The Gastronomes Award 2025 Opens for Entries
An exceptional opportunity awaits rising stars in hospitality with the launch of the Gastronomes Award 2025.
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.