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.

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Andrew Stembridge BA (Hons) FIH MI

Hospitality Industry Leader, Mentor and Advisor, Independent

Andrew is a highly respected hospitality leader, having spent more than three decades working across some of the country's leading luxury hotels and resorts. Throughout his career he has held senior e…

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, Pennyhill Park, an Exclusive Collection Hotel

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…

Julian Tomlin FIH MI

.Managing Director, .Hand Picked Hotels

Having spent time at Dukes Hotel, the Capital and Claridge’s, my first GM role was at Lainston House Hotel, part of the Exclusive Collection. Moving to take on the same role at Pennyhill Park along wi…

Matthew Townley FIH MI

Group Operations Director, Dakota Hotels

Upon completing his degree in Tourism and Hospitality in 2006, Matt joined the Malmaison group as part of the Graduate Management programme, later transitioning to deputy General Manager positions in…