Find out about Our Members
The Master Innholders is a well respected, prestigious force within the hotel industry – an elite corps which is publicly recognised as a standard bearer for the industry.
With over 150 members, 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.

All Members
Beppo Buchanan-Smith FIH MI
Beppo entered the family business in 1992, which had been created by his parents in 20 years earlier initially for a 6 month period but he became hooked on the hotel industry. In 1999 Beppo he formed…
Patrick Burke FIH MI
Patrick gained an honours degree at the University of Surrey. This was followed by five years management experience at the Carlton Tower, Knightsbridge and the Intercontinental at Hyde Park Corner. He…
Stephen Carter OBE FIH MI
After graduating from the University of Surrey, he began his career working in various locations throughout Scotland. He opened the first Holiday Inn in Scotland and remained with Holiday Inns Incorpo…
Mark Chambers FIH MI
Mark Chambers MI FIH is the Group Managing Director for Eden Hotel Collection - a privately owned group of five luxury hotels, restaurants & spas situated across four counties including the iconic Bov…
James B. Clarke FIH MI
James B. Clarke is General Manager of Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London. He is a dynamic and experienced hotelier with a passion for developing and nurturing the future talent of the industry, thro…