Yesterday, our founders Timothy R. Andrews MIH and Sarah Kettel MIH attended the Institute of Hospitality Parliamentary Reception at the House of Commons.
It wasn’t about optics. It was about putting hospitality where it belongs in the national conversation. Skills, professional standards, retention and long-term career pathways were front and centre, with industry leaders and partners who genuinely care about the future of the sector.
A key moment was hearing from Robert Richardson, CEO of the Institute of Hospitality, on the ambition for Chartered Status and what meaningful professional recognition could look like for thousands of hospitality professionals across the UK and beyond.
When hospitality is taken seriously at this level, it sends a clear message. This industry is built on skill, professionalism and people who deserve structure, progression and respect.
These moments matter. They help shift the narrative and keep hospitality firmly on the agenda where decisions are shaped.