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.
All Members
Duncan Palmer FIH MI
After graduating from Westminster College in 1980 Duncan gained experience in various establishments in this country before joining the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in 1984, working at their hotels i…
Richard Palmer MI
My career in hospitality began at The Devonshire Arms Hotel in Bolton Abbey, as a Brasserie waiter. Following a management development programme, working across all areas of the business, and other h…
Daniel Pecorelli MI
Managing Director of the Exclusive Collection founded in 1981, a family-run independent group of 6 country house properties, two spas, golf club, cookery school, inn and award winning restaurants. D…
Daniel Pedreschi FIH MI
Daniel Pedreschi, has spent over 30 years in the hospitality industry and was honoured to receive the Hotelier of the Year Award at the 2021 Hotel Catey's. Daniel joined the preopening team at Park P…
John Philipson BA BSc FIH MI
John has been active in the hospitality industry since finishing his higher education where he obtained an OND and HND at Newcastle University, a BA from New Hampshire College, USA and a BSc in Hospit…
Derek Picot FIH MI
Derek Picot consults with major hotel clients in the United Kingdom and Europe and advices on hotel development, asset management as well as operations. He is a non executive director of Wesley Hotels…