"It is my pleasure to present the Master Innholders annual report to you. The hospitality landscape continues to evolve; shaped by technology, shifting guest expectations, and global geopolitical challenges. Yet we remain agile, we adapt, we innovate, and we stay curious. That spirit ofcontinuous learning is what keeps us not just relevant, but ahead."
Chair of the Master Innholders, James B. Clarke
Annual Report 24/25
Master Innholders Charity Cycle Ride Raises Over £135,000 for Hospitality Action
A determined team of over 35 Master Innholders and hospitality industry partners has raised more than £135,000 during this year’s Twin Cities Master Innholders Charity Cycle Ride.
Institute of Hospitality strengthens team to enhance commercial focus
The Institute of Hospitality (IoH) has announced a series of new appointments and promotions, as it continues to adapt to the evolving needs of its global membership, and the ongoing challenges faced by the hospitality industry.
Institute of Hospitality CEO appointed Visiting Professor at Ulster University Business School
The Institute of Hospitality (IoH) Chief Executive, Robert Richardson FIH MI, has been appointed a Visiting Professor at Ulster University Business School, Northern Ireland.
Global search begins for IoH Best Hospitality Student Paper 2025
The Institute of Hospitality (IoH) has begun its search for the Best Hospitality Student Paper 2025 and is inviting students to submit a personal and reflective paper on the topic: ’My Passion for Hospitality.’
AI, guest experience, and hybrid hospitality to top the agenda at Independent Hotel Show 2025
Changing perceptions of luxury and the latest trends in hospitality – from AI to experiences – will shape the 2025 agenda of the Independent Hotel Show on 6-7 October at Olympia.
Master Innholders Spotlight - Darren Walsh MI
In our next Master Innholders Spotlight, we speak to Darren Walsh MI, Cluster General Manager at Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland.
Master Innholder Spotlight - Mark Gregory White MI
In the latest in our spotlight series on Master Innholders, we speak to Mark Gregory White MI, General Manager at Stamford Bridge Hotel at Chelsea FC.
Independent Hotel Show opens registration for 2025
Registration is now open for Independent Hotel Show 2025, in partnership with James Hallam, returning to Olympia London on 6–7 October.
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Top Tips for Applying for Innholder Scholarships
With the deadline approaching, we reached out to previous recipients of the Innholder Scholarships, the alumni of Innholder Scholars, for their advice on crafting a winning application and how to make the most of the exciting opportunity.