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.

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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Rupert Spurgeon FIH MI

Commercial Director, The Mustique Company

Rupert trained with Forte Hotels and was subsequently appointed Conference and Banqueting Manager at Grosvenor House in 1989. He worked at Gleneagles as Events Manager for several years before joining…

John Stauss FIH MI

Regional Vice President & General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane

John was appointed General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel London on Park Lane in October 1994, having previously been the General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies. Two years later, he…

Andrew Stembridge BA (Hons) FIH MI

Executive Director, Iconic Luxury Hotels

Andrew Stembridge is the driving force and strategic vision behind Iconic Luxury Hotels, a collection of some of the UK's most notable hotels including Cliveden, Chewton Glen, Lygon Arms, 11 Cadogan G…

David Taylor FIH MI

Chief Executive Officer, The Lore Group

David’s career began as a trainee with Hyatt International in Birmingham. He then went on to gain practical experience with both Jarvis and Forte Hotels. In 1999 he joined the opening management team…

Joanne Taylor-Stagg FIH MI

General Manager, Athenaeum Hotel & Residences

A seasoned professional with over twenty-five years’ experience, Joanne’s hospitality career began at the prestigious Carlton Hotel in South Africa. During the 3 year management programme; she was tra…

James Thomson MI

Owner, The Witchery and Prestonfield House, Edinburgh

James Thomson is a renowned Scottish restaurateur and hotelier, celebrated for his opulent and atmospheric establishments. Born and raised in Edinburgh, Thomson's passion for history, art, and drama w…