In the UK, a pint of beer carries both 20% VAT and around 56p in alcohol duty. In Switzerland, the same pint carries 8.1% VAT and around 13p in alcohol duty. Switzerland treats hospitality as a national economic asset, with the profession enjoying formal recognition and

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“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” People first. Team always. And as we say, #imin. Team Institute of Hospitality Christmas break at the Bath Spa Hotel- time well spent. #TeamIoH #HospitalityFamily #PeopleFirst #TeamAlways

On 16th March, at the Chamberlain’s Court, Guildhall, I was proud to be presented with the Freedom of the City of London, an ancient honour and tradition, dating back to medieval times.

I don’t believe the Govt understands the damage a closed pub does to the community. That’s why yesterday my lawyers submitted a Freedom of Information Request. What checks did they do before the catastrophic Budget that will force a raft of closures?

In our latest news, read about how our CEO Robert Richardson FIH is going 'back to the floor' with Hospitality Action next year. Robert joins over 80 other senior hospitality figures showcasing their silver service skills at a special fundraising dinner in March of next year.

I was honoured to join our valued partners, the HTMi Hotel and Tourism Management Institute Switzerland, for their 2025 Graduation and Awards in Lucerne this week, and deliver a keynote address recognising the remarkable achievements of their students, and wishing them well as

Good to meet the High Sheriff of Leicestershire last night at the Leicester and Leicestershire Tourism awards. #HospitalityFamily #imin #InspireMotivateLearn

Following the success of our Institute of Hospitality London industry breakfast and networking event with Saqib Bhatti MBE MP in October, it was good to sit with IoH London Chair Paul Evans FIH and Elliot Hill, General Manager of supportive partner venue 1 Lombard Street, to look

I can't see how pubs can survive Budget hammer blow that'll put up their taxes by £50,000. Many will simply cease to exist: SACHA LORD

In hospitality we make a difference everyday. Let’s make a greater impact this holiday season, by donating to a food bank if you can. For the next 12 days, we'll be running our 12 days of kindness campaign, asking you to join us in donating something small (or large!) to your

On Friday 20 March 2026, I'll be going "Back to the Floor", raising money to support the vital work of our industry charity, Hospitality Action, whose incredible work supporting members of our #HospitalityFamily who are facing financial and mental wellbeing challenges is, sadly,

Fury in London pubs and shops as business rates soar by tens of thousands https://t.co/kVklmXfYqQ

Incredibly honoured to have been made a Fellow of the @IoH_Online ; their highest professional grade - direct entry is only allowed for “outstanding contribution to the Industry” so being recognised straight into Fellowship means a lot and I do not take it lightly. I look

Today's budget hurt. After a year of pain we feel our voices haven't been listened to. I know what it's like to be awake on a Thursday night, unsure that you can make payroll tomorrow. All I ask is this: hurried judgements and swift recriminations will not change anything.

"My advice would be for the government to officially recognise the Institute of Hospitality by giving them Chartered Status, and to appoint a Hospitality Minister – someone that has experience of working within the sector..." Ahead of UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivering her

WEBINAR SPECIAL this Thursday, 27 November | The Budget Breakdown: Survival, Strategy and Growth for Hospitality. As the hospitality sector prepares to navigate the new fiscal landscape, following the UK Chancellor's Autumn Budget Statement this Wednesday, 26 November, our

Passion4Hospitality: The Future Leaders Conference inspires next generation of professionals! In our latest news, read about our relaunched Passion4Hospitality: The Future Leaders Conference which took place at Novotel West earlier this month... welcoming over 750 hospitality

With well over 3 million employees, the UK Hospitality sector continues to operate with one of the highest tax burdens in Europe, so it was useful for our Head of Professional Development, Aymen Fetouak MIH and I to spend a few days with our members in Northern Ireland, and see

Hearts in Hospitality came out of a desire for the Institute of Hospitality to recognise the very best of our #HospitalityFamily. Not the headline makers, award winners, or those who see themselves on the front of magazines, but the people whom we simply could not do without.