This article contains promotional content. (November 2021) |
The Irish Hospitality Institute (IHI) was founded in 1966 as the Irish Hotel and Catering Institute (IHCI), as a not-for-profit professional body for managers in the hotel, tourism, and catering industries in Ireland, collectively known as the hospitality industry.[1] The IHI promotes professionalism in the hospitality industry by running seminars and education courses for its members; it also promotes courses in educational institutions in Ireland by means of its Graduate of the Year Award and student membership.
| Founded | 1966 as Irish Hotel and Catering Institute (IHCI) |
|---|---|
| Location |
|
Area served | Ireland |
Members | 1,200 |
| Website | www |
Due to the international nature of the workforce, the IHI is also involved in various diversity initiatives.[2]
Awards
editThe IHI hosts an annual gala dinner to award prizes to figures in the hospitality industry for their achievements that year.
- Graduate of the Year Award
- Young Manager of the Year Award
- Human Resources Manager of the Year Award
- Catering Manager of the Year Award
- Hotel Manager of the Year Award