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.
Events 2024
Hotel Leadership Conference 2025
20/01/2025 - 21/01/2025 - London Hilton Bankside
The Hotel Leadership Conference will return next year, taking place 20-21 January 2025 at London Hilton Bankside.
Innholder Scholars & Graduates Spring Meeting
31/03/2025 - The Grand Hotel Birmingham
The Innholder Graduates and Scholars Spring Meeting will be taking place Monday 31st March 2025 at The Grand Hotel Birmingham. Further details and how to book will be available early in the New Year.
Master Innholders Annual General Meeting
10/09/2025 - Venue TBC
Join us for the Master Innholders Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 10 September 2025. Details to follow.
News & Views
Master Innholders recognised at AA Hospitality Awards 2024
Hoteliers, including many members of the Master Innholders community, were recognised for their contributions to the industry at this year’s annual AA Hospitality Awards.
IoH Fellow’s Outstanding Contribution Award 2024 shortlist announced
Industry icons including Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL FIH, Professor Peter Jones MBE FIH and Danny Pecorelli FIH MI, are on the shortlist for this year’s highly contested IoH Fellow’s Outstanding Contribution Award 2024.
James B. Clarke MI appointed as Chair of the Master Innholders
James B. Clarke MI, general manager at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London, has been appointed as the new chair of the Master Innholders for 2024-2026.
Applications open for Master Innholders Aspiring Leaders Diploma 2025/26
The Master Innholders have opened applications for the highly coveted Master Innholders Aspiring Leaders Diploma (MIALD), a career-boosting programme designed for hoteliers ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.
The Master Innholders appoints Alistair Sandall FIH as new executive secretary
Alistair Sandall FIH has been appointed the new executive secretary of the Master Innholders.
GM of The Future 2024 shortlist unveiled
The Master Innholders has unveiled the shortlist for the GM of the Future Award 2024.
AI & Resilience – Learnings from the Innholder Scholars Autumn Meeting
Generative AI, responsible use of AI and the power of resilience were just a few of the exciting topics discussed and presented at the Innholder Scholars Autumn Meeting, which took place this month.
Innholder Scholarships programme awards 12 hoteliers with management courses worth over £11,000 each
12 hoteliers have been selected for this year’s Master Innholders Innholder Scholarships programme.
Gareth Banner MI named Hotelier of the Year
Gareth Banner MI, group managing director of the Ned in the City of London, has been named this year’s Hotelier of the Year.
Master Innholders recognised at AA Hospitality Awards 2024
Hoteliers, including many members of the Master Innholders community, were recognised for their contributions to the industry at this year’s annual AA Hospitality Awards.
IoH Fellow’s Outstanding Contribution Award 2024 shortlist announced
Industry icons including Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL FIH, Professor Peter Jones MBE FIH and Danny Pecorelli FIH MI, are on the shortlist for this year’s highly contested IoH Fellow’s Outstanding Contribution Award 2024.
James B. Clarke MI appointed as Chair of the Master Innholders
James B. Clarke MI, general manager at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London, has been appointed as the new chair of the Master Innholders for 2024-2026.
Applications open for Master Innholders Aspiring Leaders Diploma 2025/26
The Master Innholders have opened applications for the highly coveted Master Innholders Aspiring Leaders Diploma (MIALD), a career-boosting programme designed for hoteliers ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.
The Master Innholders appoints Alistair Sandall FIH as new executive secretary
Alistair Sandall FIH has been appointed the new executive secretary of the Master Innholders.
GM of The Future 2024 shortlist unveiled
The Master Innholders has unveiled the shortlist for the GM of the Future Award 2024.
AI & Resilience – Learnings from the Innholder Scholars Autumn Meeting
Generative AI, responsible use of AI and the power of resilience were just a few of the exciting topics discussed and presented at the Innholder Scholars Autumn Meeting, which took place this month.
Innholder Scholarships programme awards 12 hoteliers with management courses worth over £11,000 each
12 hoteliers have been selected for this year’s Master Innholders Innholder Scholarships programme.
Gareth Banner MI named Hotelier of the Year
Gareth Banner MI, group managing director of the Ned in the City of London, has been named this year’s Hotelier of the Year.
Master Innholders recognised at AA Hospitality Awards 2024
Hoteliers, including many members of the Master Innholders community, were recognised for their contributions to the industry at this year’s annual AA Hospitality Awards.
IoH Fellow’s Outstanding Contribution Award 2024 shortlist announced
Industry icons including Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL FIH, Professor Peter Jones MBE FIH and Danny Pecorelli FIH MI, are on the shortlist for this year’s highly contested IoH Fellow’s Outstanding Contribution Award 2024.
James B. Clarke MI appointed as Chair of the Master Innholders
James B. Clarke MI, general manager at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London, has been appointed as the new chair of the Master Innholders for 2024-2026.