CEO of
@IoH_Online
, the global body for the Hospitality Sector. Parliamentary Steering Committee Member for Modernising Employment. Honorary Master Innholder.
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.
After an absence of over two and a half years, it was a great privilege to welcome many members of our esteemed College of Fellows to our
@IoH_Online
Fellows' Dinner this week, and it was a pleasure to celebrate the achievements of so many vital members of our
#HospitalityFamily
!
Driving home & took a call from a
#Folkestone
Academy student. I'd promised him a job as a pianist once he turns 16. Turns out today is his birthday & he wanted to let me know. So he starts next week and we're lucky to have such a talent.
Just what I needed after a very long day.
It’s been a few days since I was announced as the new CEO of
@IoH_Online
; and to say I was humbled by the positivity directed at me following this announcement would be a massive understatement.
Thank you everyone for your kind words of support; you are my
#HospitalityFamily
.
I have been part of the Hospitality Industry for all my professional life, and I am proud to be able to step up as the new Vice Chairman of
@IOH_Online
from today. I'm looking forward to supporting our Industry as we move through these critical times and towards a better future.
Incredibly proud to have made the Boutique Hotelier 2020 Power List as one of the industry’s “Young Trailblazers”. Thank you
@BHotelier
for this recognition, and thank you to whomever in my
#HospitalityFamily
nominated me; I am indescribably grateful!
Thank you to USA based 'Global Hospitality' magazine for naming me one of the 100 most powerful people in Europe’s Travel and Hospitality.
I am surprised and grateful.
We are one huge
#HospitalityFamily
, my congratulations to everyone honoured. This was a huge surprise for me!
When a super talented friend of yours creates something special, you cannot fail but to share! So, to my
#HospitalityFamily
let's share these far and wide, because Hospitality Needs You!!
I'll never stop saying it, our incredible
#HospitalityFamily
is one of the most dynamic, resilient, adaptable and wonderful groups of people you'll ever find anywhere.
Good luck and best wishes to everyone reopening tomorrow. It has been a long road, and we have been missed!
A privilege to be invited to Washington DC to speak at the 75th anniversary
@ICHRIE
conference, adding a UK perspective on how we can improve the image of the Hospitality and Tourism brand globally.
Thank you to our international
#HospitalityFamily
for making me so welcome!
It's 2019, shouldn't diversity and inclusivity be the norm, not just something we work towards? Isn't it better that our teams reflect our customer base, thereby enabling us to better understand our client's needs?
Change starts…
Our
#HospitalityFamily
has emerged from lockdown straight into a people and talent shortage which has been brewing for years. Supporting the petition to ease free movement for EU hospitality professionals will greatly support our sector. Sign the petition:
I was very proud to have been presented with my badge and certificate as an Honorary
@MasterInnH
, by the Master Mr David Brann, on Friday night at Innholders Hall. I'm looking forward to our two organisations working more closely together for our
#HospitalityFamily
going forward.
Considering the madness and challenges that the last 24 hours have brought, I needed this today. A wonderful gift from an extremely happy guest; and proof positive that we will get through this, and back to what we do best.
#InThisTogether
#HospitalityFamily
#Lockdown2
Today was a privilege as we marked
@peterioh
's final day with the
@IoH_Online
at
@TheShardLondon
. Thank you to the team for looking after us so well, and for Peters standing ovation as we gave him his gift! Today was a special day & one for our
#HospitalityFamily
's history book!
Tonight was the first meeting of our official, and brand new,
#InspiringHospitalityTalent
team! We're looking forward to taking this project forward and inspiring people towards our fantastic industry, especially in these challenging times!
#HospitalityFamily
#GiveAnHour
Proud to be named the “Boutique Hospitality Manager of the Year” at the 2019 Southern Enterprise Awards, and to bring this award back to
#Folkestone
! Thank you to my team at
@The_Grand_RR
for supporting me and thank you
@UmbrellaTES
for joining us for the Champagne!
#TeamGrand
Right now is a defining time for our generation. In an age when everything can be laid bare on social media, we will be judged on how we react during this crisis and how we treat our most important asset: our people. Thank you
@HandCNews
for publishing!
We are one
#HospitalityFamily
and I hear so many good news stories of CEOs and employers who value their teams, supporting them through these unprecedented times. I also hear stories of employers who don't. To them I say this: be kind. If you don't your teams next employers will.
A positive start to the day meeting a member of the
@GOVUK
@cabinetofficeuk
, for an open and honest discussion about the way forward for our
#HospitalityFamily
and how the
@IoH_Online
can add value as we reset, rebuild and reopen our industry.
So, Christmas will be like no other & some people will spend it alone. For my part, when I cook this lot (and more besides) there won't be many to eat it, so this year the people in my community that are alone can have their dinner delivered by me. If you can, please do the same.
Thank you to USA based 'Global Hospitality' magazine for naming me one of the "100 Most Inspirational Leaders in Global Hospitality and Travel." I'm honoured to be in such company, and lucky to have an amazing team at
@ioh_online
who work hard to support our
#HospitalityFamily
!
A huge thank you to USA based 'Global Hospitality' magazine for naming me one of the "100 Most Influential People in Global Hospitality and Travel." It is an honour to be recognised amongst such a talented group of individuals from our profession, and I am privileged to be
And that's a wrap on my time as General Manager of The Grand. Thank you to my amazing team for everything over the years; and thank you for spoiling me today! I will miss you more than I can say. Thank you also
@FHExpress
for your kind words in this weeks newspaper.
#TheEnd
After an incredible stay at
@ShangriLaHotels
London this week, how utterly amazed was I when a parcel arrived from their spectacular GM Kurt this morning! I'm not often lost for words, but this did it! Looking forward to my next stay already!
#shangrilamoments
#HospitalityFamily
It has been a pleasure to work alongside
@AlistairSandall
as I found my feet as CEO of
@IoH_Online
, and as sorry as I am to see him leave us, I look forward to his future endeavours as I know he will continue to do great things for our
#HospitalityFamily
. Thank you Alistair!
Today was special; bringing 24 pupils from my old school to
@TheSavoyLondon
for an all access tour, followed by speed mentoring at
@StrandPalace
with some incredible leaders from our
#Hospitality
community.
Thank you everyone that supported this today:
Thrilled to find that “The Brit List Awards 2020” shortlist has been announced and
@CaveCanterbury
has been shortlisted for “Best in Tech” and myself as “Hotelier of the Year”! Best of luck to everyone, and looking forward to the awards night in November!
And today's finally arrived, an opportunity to support our industry, and celebrate the places we all love, after a devastating near two years. Whether you support your local restaurant, pub, café, theatre or hotel, have a wonderful
#NationalHospitalityDay
!
As a country we've worked hard towards full and proper reopening. As an industry we've done everything in our power to ensure the welfare of our teams & customers. Todays announcement is a historic moment and a welcome step towards recovery, where personal responsibility is key.
@realDonaldTrump
The UK has just 4% of the homicide rate of the U.S. Do you even know what you're talking about? Maybe follow our example not the Klan?
Are you an AIH within our fantastic
#HospitalityFamily
? Are you someone who wants to make a difference and help shape our industry's journey? If you are, and you're ready to say
#ImIn
then DM me because I want to talk to you!
Accepting the
@CGIUKI
Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year Award was important, not just for the
@IoH_Online
but our industry. Let's keep making noise and showing the world our industry, and our people are diverse, and our strength is inclusion of diversity at every step.
Hospitality is a massive contributor to UK Plc, but one not short of challenges.
Chartered status isn't a magic wand to fix these challenges, but it is a tangible way of proving how skilled our
#HospitalityFamily
is and how valuable our industry is as a professional career of
Ending the week the right way, joining members of our
#HospitalityFamily
and going "Back to the Floor" in aid of the incredible work of Hospitality Action. Over £250,000 raised, which is staggering, and all will be used to support the people who need it the most! Thank you to
In the best news of the day (& I'm including
#DonaldTrump
being banned from Twitter), we've passed 200,000 signatures for our
@seatat_thetable
! On Monday this debate will take place, and can be watched here ; I trust my local MP
@RosieDuffield1
takes part!
Face to face
@IoH_Online
events came back tonight, to the view afforded by the majestic
@ShangriLaHotels
at
@TheShardLondon
where we honoured our
#HospitalityFamily
's greatest asset. Thank you everyone that joined us, & more importantly to my wonderful team for making it happen!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our third "Above & Beyond" event of the year at the beautiful Rosewood Hotel London. It was a fantastic turnout, and the feedback has been exceptional!
Thank you also to Nathaniel, from our
@AIH_IoH
, for putting this amazing video together!
I couldn't be prouder of my management team who are spending their day today providing interview training & feedback for candidates with hidden and visible disabilities. This will be the first of several volunteer training days at
@The_Grand_RR
#InclusionStartsWithI
#Folkestone
The faces of one happy team! I am so proud of everyone at
@IoH_Online
, as after a challenging 18 months we won the Gold Award for Best Membership Organisation (over 10,000 members) at the
@NAAwardsUK
2021. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to everyone that voted for us!
As one year ends and another gets started, we should remember not just to celebrate our successes and our resilience, but also to learn from our challenges, because 2023 is about to begin, and it is a blank page for our
#HospitalityFamily
.
Wishing you all a happy
#NewYear2023
!
A terrific pleasure to meet with a supportive member of our
#HospitalityFamily
, and dedicated Fellow of the
@IoH_Online
, Miles Pooley FIH MI, CEO of the elegant
@TheRAFClub
, and discuss opportunities for collaboration and education around the subject of private members clubs.
I saw this online today, and also, regrettably, someone laughing at the sentiment. The better part of the last two years have been hard, we reached our limits.
I get that.
We all do.
But, actually. Be kind.
It's not hard, and it means the world.
Especially from Monday.
Well today was memorable, fantastic food, faultless service and wonderful company at
@theritzlondon
with their senior team and
@MarkLewis32
this afternoon. Thank you Sal and Andrew for your kind hospitality!
A surprise and utter privilege to be welcomed by the
@MasterInnH
as an Honorary Master Innholder. Being a career hotelier I am well aware of the great work the MIs do, and look forward to working closely with them as
@IoH_Online
CEO. Thank you also
@hmurray9
for the kind words.
Some fantastic news to start the week!
The Master Innholders (MI),
@MasterInnH
have welcomed IoH CEO Robert Richardson FIH MI (
@RBWR
) as an ‘Honorary Master Innholder’, a position held by only a handful of members.
For the full story;
Congratulations Ryan, Ben, Nathan, Jonnie, Curtis and Oli, a massive achievement and something you should be rightly proud of. I'm looking forward to the next stage of the event!
#HospitalityFamily
#StillAChef
Congratulations to our six national finalists on getting through to the next stage! We have Ryan Baker, Ben Champkin, Nathan Cornwell, Jonnie Ferguson, Curtis Tonge and Oli Williamson. Read more here:
A privilege to be invited to speak to members of Scottish Parliament about the career opportunities available within hospitality and the benefits a thriving hospitality industry has on the Scottish economy. Thank you, Andrew Thompson FIH and IoH Scotland, for facilitating this.
When you consider
#Hospitality
as a career and not just a “stop-gap” the sky really is the limit! That’s the message that came across to some amazing pupils from
@AstorCollege
when we discussed our diverse industry over breakfast, followed by a tour of
@The_Grand_RR
, today.
Happy
#NationalHospitalityDay
to our wonderful
#HospitalityFamily
!
Thank you for looking after us, for being with us for our special occasions both joyful and sad, and for being the heart and soul of our communities.
Hospitality, the best industry in the world, because of you!
I was pleased to join an insightful meeting with Angela Maher FIH and Louise Hewitt of the Savoy Educational Trust, and Chef Cyrus Todiwala FIH and Pervin Todiwala FIH of Café Spice Namasté and Zest Quest Asia, discussing the need to develop Asian culinary skills within our
Although the lack of Internet, WiFi, emails and a mobile signal has been refreshing, the third night in a row without power following
#StormEunice
offered a brief return to civilisation with the appearance of a faint 4G signal.
Congratulations to everyone recognised in the 2021 Acorn Awards! In a difficult year, and in the face of so much adversity, it is fantastic to see the level of talent and commitment to our industry within our
#HospitalityFamily
!
#AcornAwards
@Caterertweets
A pleasure to celebrate the talent, skill, and outstanding knowledge of Asian cuisine at the
@ZestQuestAsia
competition this evening. Thank you
@chefcyrustodiw1
and
@MrsTodiwala
for the invitation, and congratulations to each and every finalist this evening. You are all winners!
We are excited to announce that the award-winning Institute of Hospitality is seeking a Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity, and Belonging Lead to join our team.
As an educational charity, we are in a unique position to lead the global hospitality sector in DEIB. Our DEIB lead will
I was an ‘EA’ for a local school, the
#Folkestone
Academy, for 20 months up until September of this year and saw first hand the need for effective employer-school networks and that the value of employer engagement with our future generations cannot be underestimated.
#eyeopening
Congratulations to the Institute of Hospitality South East Region on an incredible start to their year of activities!
Last night's sold-out Gala Dinner and Fundraiser in aid of the Institute of Hospitality Funded Membership Scheme and
@hospitalityaction
, hosted at Foxhills Club
We are delighted to launch
@CareerScope_
, a free service aimed at supporting those who have lost their job due to COVID-19 to get back into work, as well as those looking to start career.
@Springboard_UK
@HospAction
@UKHofficial
& Savoy Educational Trust
After a busy year to date, it was great to take some time out to catch up with
@springboardCEO
Chris Gamm today, discussing what our two industry bodies are doing to support the development of our
#HospitalityFamily
and, usefully, sharing our own experiences and best practices.
@davesumnersmith
@JamesCleverly
Hospitality, in its truest form, is the skill of looking after, and caring for, others.
Hospitality management teaches the profession of doing just the same, whilst developing leadership skills, finachial skills, legal skills, people management skills and the benefits of
Exactly a year ago today I came to London to record
@HospMeetsPod
with
@philjstreet
(whom I'd never met, but has become a close friend). This evening I received this. Never underestimate the value of a positive message, our
#HospitalityFamily
need it more than ever right now.
So many amazing people, so much to be grateful for, such a celebration of our profession.
That was my 2023.
2023, our Institutes 85th year, a year of growth, opportunity, and collaboration. A year when our global
#HospitalityFamily
grew to nearly 16,000 people worldwide.
I left the
#bluebadgeaccessawards
at
@Langham_London
tonight with a huge smile on my face, having watched an incredible group of people prove that the
#Hospitality
industry is accessible to all! Very well done for championing this
@alfresco12
, you have set the bar for us tonight.
Slowly marinated Asian Glazed Chicken Legs (Soy, Chilli, Ginger, Sesame, Lemon, Fennel Seed and Honey) with a huge baked Mac & Cheese and Salad, and with an eye on cost the whole lot came in at less than £4.00
#StillAChef
#RateMyPlate
Fantastic to attend the
@DispEscoffierUK
2023 Disciples Escoffier UK Gala Dinner and Charity auction this evening at the
@WaldorfHilton_
.
Congratulations to all the Chefs honoured, and well done for raising vital funds for
@HospAction
, it was a pleasure to call out the winners!
Honoured to receive an award last night at the 2023 Empower Gala, which celebrates the achievements of those within, and those working with, the Afro-Caribbean community in my home county of Kent.
Celebrating a community where everyone can thrive, and empowering change in a
Thank you
@chefsimonboyle
&
@monica__or
for my kind birthday gift! But seriously, if anyone is unaware of Simons charity
@beyondfooduk
, take a moment to look them up & see the incredible work they do breaking the cycle of homelessness & bringing people into our
#HospitalityFamily