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
Howard Field FIH named winner of the Institute of Hospitality’s prestigious Fellows’ Outstanding Contribution Award 2026
Howard Field FIH, Chairman of the Savoy Educational Trust, has been named winner of the Institute of Hospitality’s Fellows’ Outstanding Contribution Award 2026.
Institute of Hospitality launches Fellows’ Hall of Fame
The Institute of Hospitality (IoH) has launched its Fellows’ Hall of Fame at last week’s annual Fellows’ Dinner, creating a permanent tribute to some of the hospitality industry’s most distinguished figures.
Master Innholders Community Spotlight - Andrew McKenzie MI
In our latest Master Innholders Community Spotlight, we spoke to Andrew Mckenzie MI, Managing Director of Donnington Group and recently appointed Master of the Worshipful Company of Innholders.
Sommeliers discover the story behind Champagne Taittinger
For a group of sommeliers and restaurateurs from the Master Innholders community, a two-day visit to Champagne Taittinger offered the chance to find out first-hand, exploring the history, skill and painstaking attention to detail behind one of the region’s most celebrated names.
Master Innholders announce Innholder Scholarship recipients
13 hotel professionals have been awarded this year’s prestigious Master Innholders Innholder Scholarships, giving them the opportunity to undertake an internationally recognised management programme and further develop their careers in hospitality.
Master Innholders Community Spotlight - Miriam Varoli MI
In our latest spotlight, we spoke to Miriam Varoli MI, General Manager at Andaz Liverpool Street Station, who talks about her experience becoming a Master Innholder, as well as what she's doing to give back to the industry.
Cromlix, The Grand York, and AA Media's Simon Numphud recognised in the Independent Hotel Show Awards 2026
The winners have been announced for the 2026 Independent Hotel Show Awards, in partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts, with AA Media Managing Director Simon Numphud recognised for his Outstanding Contribution to the Industry.
Master Innholders Community Spotlight - Dale Harvey
In our next community spotlight, we speak to Dale Harvey, Deputy General Manager at Wildhive Callow Hall, who talks about his experience so far on the Innholder Graduates Programme.
Hospitality managers carry the weight of workplace wellbeing as work takes toll on their own mental health
Almost two-thirds (65%) of hospitality managers who experienced a mental health issue in their adult life say it was triggered by their work, according to the latest Taking the Temperature survey from UK charity Hospitality Action.