The @AIH_IoH is holding a webinar 'Unlocking Your Future: Understanding Chartered Status in the Professional Hospitality Industry'. This webinar is free to attend for members and non-members alike. • instituteofhospitality.org/e… @IoH_Online @RBWR @hmurray9 @KatzR4 @GOVUK

IoH members! The latest issue of the Institute of Hospitality Magazine is out now. Inside, @Sacha_Lord FIH explains why hospitality must work together to protect jobs, businesses and the future of our sector, while @MickKill FIH reflects on the growing influence of the night-time economy and why its voice is finally being heard. We also highlight the life-changing work of Only A Pavement Away, celebrate the unsung heroes of our Hearts in Hospitality initiative, and launch a brand new health and wellbeing series with Jordan Petts, starting with a powerful look at why better sleep is the foundation of better performance. Members can access the digital edition now at the link below. instituteofhospitality.org/i… The Institute of Hospitality Magazine is sponsored by Hit Training. #IoHMagazine #InstituteofHospitality #MemberBenefits #HospitalityIndustry @RBWR

Exciting news! Our search is underway for our P4H ‘Best Student Presentation 2026’. The competition invites hospitality students and apprentices from across the world to submit a recorded presentation of themselves on the theme, ‘My Passion for Hospitality’, for the chance to win £1,000. Part of Passion4Hospitality: The Future Leaders Conference 2026, the competition is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate hospitality students and apprentices. Find out more and enter at the link below! instituteofhospitality.org/p… #Passion4Hospitality #P4H2026 #HospitalityStudents #Hospitality With thanks to the Savoy Educational Trust for their funding and continued support of P4H.

The annual Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME) Conference is always a highlight, and this year was expertly hosted by the School of Surrey Hospitality and Tourism Management at the University of Surrey. It was a pleasure to join the panel on "Achieving Excellence with Industry Bodies", sharing perspectives on collaboration between academia, business, and professional organisations, and reflecting on the global impact and work of the Institute of Hospitality. My thanks to Dr. Xuan Lorna Wang for her excellent chairing, and to my fellow panellists, Angela Maher FIH, Jane Pendlebury MIH and Juliane Caillouette Noble, for such an insightful and engaging conversation. #HospitalityFamily #InspireMotivateLearn #imin

Our CEO, @RBWR joined @Sacha_Lord FIH and other hospitality leaders at a parliamentary round table convened by @RosieDuffield1 last week, with a clear message emerging: reducing hospitality VAT is the single most important step the UK Government could take to provide immediate relief for struggling businesses. If you agree that hospitality VAT should be reduced from 20% to 10%, please support @ChefTomKerridge's campaign and sign the petition. Follow the link below. instituteofhospitality.org/h… #VATsTheProblem #Hospitality #InstituteofHospitality #SaveHospitalityBusinesess

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After six years as Editor of IoH Magazine, Catherine Chetwynd MIH will retire in October. During her time in the role, Catherine has helped shape the magazine and share the stories, insights and voices of hospitality professionals from across our global community. As Catherine prepares to step down, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Katherine Price MIH as the magazine's new Editor. Read the full story at the link below. instituteofhospitality.org/k… #IoHMagazine #Imin #HospitalityNews @RBWR

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Our vital UK hospitality sector is currently facing the highest levels of taxation in its history, and when businesses are under sustained financial pressure, investment in people is always the first area to suffer. Recruitment, professional development, and pathways into meaningful careers are now at risk. We are already seeing the consequences reflected in national employment figures, particularly among those seeking their first opportunity in the workplace. Hospitality has long been one of the UK's most important entry points into employment, providing people from all backgrounds with the opportunity to gain skills, experience and rewarding long-term careers. However, when the cost of doing business continues to rise, the ability of employers to invest in recruitment, training and career development is inevitably reduced. Yet hospitality remains one of the United Kingdom's most important economic and social contributors. It supports communities, creates opportunities for social mobility, provides rewarding careers, and helps millions of people develop valuable skills for life. I am grateful to @RosieDuffield1 MP for bringing together hospitality operators, industry leaders, including @Sacha_Lord FIH, former Night Time Economy Adviser to Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, and parliamentarians in Parliament this week to discuss the case for aligning hospitality VAT with our European counterparts. A more competitive VAT rate would not simply support businesses, it would help unlock investment in people, skills and jobs, delivering significant economic and social benefits for communities across the United Kingdom. #HospitalityFamily #VATSTheProblem #StrongerTogether

We are delighted to announce that Danny Pecorelli FIH MI, Managing Director of @Exclusive_Hotel, will be the guest speaker at our Institute of Hospitality Annual Dinner & Awards 2026 on Monday, 15 June at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London. Widely respected across the industry, Danny has guided Exclusive Collection for nearly three decades, leading it to become the first UK hotel group to achieve B Corp certification. Danny is known for his people-first leadership style, and his commitment to developing future hospitality talent, so it promises to be an unforgettable evening. Read the full story and book tickets here. instituteofhospitality.org/d… #Hospitality #AnnualDinner2026 #IoHAwards #Leadership #imin #IoH @RBWR

Only in Manchester would I meet an astrophysicist who retrained to join the vibrant hospitality scene offered by this great city. That was just one of many takeaways from this week’s Institute of Hospitality networking event, where we asked the question: “What drives hospitality success in the North?” Thank you to my panellists, Sacha Lord FIH, Laura Green, Stewart Morrell MIH, and Jonathan Baillie, for such a valuable discussion covering the incredible diversity of talent, passion, and opportunity that continues to shape hospitality across the region, alongside the excitement surrounding Andy Burnham’s vision for not just the city, but the country. Following the event, it was a pleasure to catch up with our Chair, Martin Traynor OBE FIH, and @Sacha_Lord over dinner, discussing exciting future plans for our global #HospitalityFamily. Manchester is such a vital part of the UK’s hospitality and tourism industry, and it is always a huge pleasure to spend time with our members in this vibrant city. Thank you to my colleagues Aymen Fetouak MIH and Emma Ellis MIH, for managing this latest opportunity to meet our members in the North. #imin #MeetingOurMembers #Manchester #StrongerTogether

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We are proud to announce that our CEO, Robert Richardson FIH MI, is to be awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Hospitality by the @wlv_uni, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the global hospitality profession, leadership of the Institute of Hospitality, and commitment to advancing professional standards, education and inclusion across the sector. The honorary doctorate will be awarded by the University during its summer graduation ceremonies in late July. Congratulations from all the IoH Team and global #HospitalityFamily on this remarkable achievement! 🎉 To read the full story, please follow the link below. instituteofhospitality.org/r… #UniversityofWolverhampton #HospitalityLeadership #IoH #imin

London hospitality family! We have some great news... our London region is holding a networking event just for you in May! 📍 Location: The iconic Space House in Holborn 📅 Date: 19 May 2026 🕡 Time: 6:30-9:00 PM Join us for a night of delicious food, expertly crafted cocktails, and breathtaking views of London! 🌆✨ This event is expected to sell quickly, so follow the link below to book your space before they all go! instituteofhospitality.org/e… #imin #IoHLondon #LondonHospitality #Networking

Northern Hospitality Family... Have you got your tickets for Above & Beyond Manchester yet? If you're based in the North and have missed out on attending Above & Beyond events in the past, this one is for you... Taking place on 18 May at Sora Rooftop Restaurant, @MalmaisonHotels Manchester Deansgate, the event has everything you’ve come to expect from Above & Beyond, plus a touch of Northern hospitality! With a drinks and canapés reception and networking opportunities, it also features a CPD panel discussion titled "What Drives Hospitality Success in the North". Your panel of experts chaired by IoH CEO Robert Richardson FIH: • Sacha Lord FIH - NTIA • Laura Green - Malmaison Manchester Deansgate • Stewart Morrell MIH - Manchester Metropolitan University • Jonathan Baillie - @Catererdotcom There are still a few tickets left, so follow the link to grab yours before they all go! bit.ly/4t4kfgr #imin #IoH #Hospitality #NorthernHospitality @RBWR @Sacha_Lord

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Institute of Hospitality’s 2027 Annual Charity Golf Day, in collaboration with @TheBelfryHotel and our strategic partners, @ntiaofficial. 📅 Date: Thursday, 13 May 2027 ⛳️ Location: The Belfry Hotel & Resort, near Birmingham This event promises to be more than just a golf tournament, hosted at one of the UK’s most renowned golf resorts. 🌟18 holes of championship golf 🌟On-course competitions 🌟Evening garden party with BBQ and music 🌟Spa day package options 🌟Networking The proceeds will support the charitable work of the Institute’s Youth Council and Night Time Industries Association, which aids businesses across the UK’s vibrant night-time economy. Find out more instituteofhospitality.org/i… #IoHGolfDay2027 #NTIA #HospitalityFamily #TheBelfry @RBWR

A pleasure to join Chair Stefan Micevski MBA FIH, the Hospitality Association York, Institute of Hospitality members, and the CEOs of UKHospitality and Hospitality Action, Allen Simpson and Mark Lewis FIH, alongside Institute of Hospitality Chair Martin Traynor OBE, FIH, MIoD, for the Hospitality Association York annual social. #HospitalityFamily #imin #MeetingOurMembers

Full disclosure, for the majority of my career I’ve been an operator, and I know what it feels like to go to bed hoping tomorrow’s cash flow will enable you to pay tomorrow’s bills. My heart goes out to anyone experiencing the sleepless nights that come with running a business and being responsible for the livelihoods of their teams, and their families. This weekend held one ambition, dinner out at a restaurant that had been on the radar for a while. A restaurant that opened in 2016, and one that was only months away from celebrating its tenth anniversary. Ten years is a huge achievement for any business, let alone one operating under some of the highest cost burdens in Europe. Then, just two days before the booking, the restaurant closed with immediate effect. The rising costs associated with running a business in 2026 were, in the owner’s own words, the “cause of death”. Whilst patrons, myself included, are obviously saddened by the news, for the owners this is the end of a dream. For the team, it means livelihoods lost at a time when UK unemployment is at its highest level in years, with approximately 1.78 million people currently unemployed across the country. The owners are now filing for bankruptcy, their dream, shattered. As tragic, and arguably avoidable, as this story is, it is by no means unique. Across the UK, hospitality businesses are closing at an alarming rate, which pushes up our obscene unemployment rates each and every day. Last week’s local election results delivered an unambiguous message from voters, reflecting growing frustration around the rising cost of living, taxation, and economic uncertainty facing both individuals and businesses alike. Now, against this backdrop, a backdrop of a profession that feels its voice simply is not being heard despite being one of the UK’s greatest economic and social assets, we wait to see where government takes us next. It is a fact that hospitality is a force for good. It is an economic driver, a creator of opportunity, and one of the few professions where any person, from any background, can grow, develop, and thrive. When hospitality succeeds, communities succeed. When hospitality is supported, the wider economy benefits too. The organisation I lead has more members than some countries have populations, so I speak with authority when I say that even in difficult times, I remain optimistic about the resilience, determination, and spirit of our hospitality family. This profession of ours has faced enormous challenges before, and yet it continues to innovate, adapt, and inspire. As long as we are left able to do so. Hospitality matters, deeply, and it deserves not only to survive, but to thrive. #Hospitality #HospitalityFamily #HospitalityMatters #ChesterHospitality

A great pleasure to be a guest of The Master and The Worshipful Company of Cooks of London at Innholders’ Hall, joining the Lady Mayor of London, The Rt Hon Dame Susan Langley, for their annual Civic Dinner. The Company undertakes excellent work to improve the lives of people from disadvantaged backgrounds across London and the surrounding boroughs, supporting individuals into employment through hospitality; values very much aligned with those of the Institute of Hospitality. It was especially a pleasure to spend time with former Institute of Hospitality CEO Philippe Rossiter FIH, a gentleman who was incredibly generous with his time and support when I first assumed my place within the IoH CEO family. #HospitalityFamily #imin #WorshipfulCompanyofCooks #StrongerTogether