What do we do?

The Institute of Hospitality

• is the professional body for managers and potential managers in the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industries
• is an internationally recognised management organisation with UK and international regional branches
• covers all sectors of the industry including hotels, contract catering companies, restaurants, pubs and clubs, as well as leisure outlets, theme parks and sports venues
• is a registered charity and has a worldwide membership with a wide range of benefits
• provides members with designatory letters which confer a respected acknowledgement of an individual's qualifications and specific industry experience
• enables members to network with industry contacts, to develop professionally and to progress through the membership grades of the Institute

• HAVE a work experience development scheme which assists students in gaining more from their employment in the hospitality industry.
• Hospitality Assured a benchmark for business and service quality.
• The Business Climate helping the UK hospitality industry reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.

Mission Statement

The primary purpose of the Institute of Hospitality is:
To promote the highest professional standards of management and education in the international hospitality, leisure and tourism industries

Objectives

• For every manager in the industry to be a member of the Institute of Hospitality
• To win greater recognition for managers throughout the hospitality, leisure and tourism industries; to represent their views and lobby on their behalf
• To help members develop and maintain their knowledge, skills and ability
• To provide an interface between education and industry
• To set recognised educational standards and assist in the mobility and recruitment of labour
• To enhance members' career prospects

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