Master Innholders

The Master Innholders is a prestigious UK-based organisation bringing together leading hoteliers committed to advancing professional standards, leadership and best practice across the hotel industry. Established in 1978 by the Worshipful Company of Innholders together with prominent hoteliers, the organisation today comprises more than 160 Master Innholders from both independent and group hotel businesses.

The organisation focuses on inspiring, developing and engaging hotel professionals through education, leadership development, industry discussion and knowledge sharing. Its initiatives include the Innholder Scholarships, the Innholder Graduate Programme and the annual Hotel Leadership Conference, alongside activities designed to encourage research, debate and professional development within hotel management.

The title of Master Innholder recognises accomplished hotel leaders who have demonstrated significant management and leadership expertise, innovation and a commitment to the wider industry. Through its members, educational programmes and charitable activities, the Master Innholders plays an influential role in developing current and future generations of UK hotel leaders.