Irish Hospitality Institute

Irish Hospitality Institute The IHI supports, encourages and enables the professional growth of our members while promoting excellence in the hospitality and tourism industry.

01/09/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Ireland’s Blue Book as the newest Business Partner of the Irish Hospitality Institute.
Ireland’s Blue Book is the marketing association representing a carefully curated collection of over 60 of Ireland’s finest country house hotels, castles, manor houses and restaurants. Since 1974 they have worked on behalf of their member properties to promote exceptional hospitality to domestic and international audiences through marketing, public relations, partnerships and travel trade activity. They support their members’ commercial success while showcasing the unique character, heritage and quality that make Ireland’s Blue Book synonymous with authentic luxury.
We look forward to working with Ireland’s Blue Book to support Ireland’s hospitality and tourism industry.

24/08/2026

Looking forward to catching up with all our IHI RISE Members for this exciting experience, kindly sponsored by Jameson Distillery. 🥃
We can’t wait to see you there!

21/08/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Rory’s Travel Club as the newest Business Partner of the Irish Hospitality Institute.

Rory’s Travel Club is a private travel membership offering exclusive hotel, holiday and travel deals across Ireland, the UK and worldwide. With over 280,000 paid members, the club connects hospitality partners with highly engaged travellers, helping drive direct bookings through exclusive member offers while partners retain full control over pricing, availability and bookings, with zero commission.
We look forward to working with Rory’s Travel Club to support Ireland’s hospitality and tourism industry.

20/08/2026

Join us for a memorable evening of delicious food, wine and great company at The Kingsley, Cork.

📅: Wednesday, August 26th
⏲️: 6:00 PM
💶: €40 (IHI Members) | €50 (non-members)
To reserve your place, please 📧: [email protected] or 📱 089 611 4414
We look forward to welcoming you.

18/08/2026

📢 The IHI Hospitality Management Awards (HMAs) 2026 nomination platform is open but time is running out to get your nominations in, so don’t delay!
Now in their 30th year, the IHI Hospitality Management Awards are recognised as the most prestigious accolades in the Irish hospitality industry.
The HMAs celebrate excellence by recognising the outstanding professionals whose leadership, commitment, innovation, and expertise continue to shape the future of our industry. 🥳
By nominating a colleague or manager, you are recognising their achievements and celebrating the professionalism, leadership, dedication, and excellence they bring to their role every day.
A nomination is an opportunity to acknowledge their contribution, recognise their impact, and celebrate the difference they make to their team, their organisation, and the wider hospitality industry.
✨ Key Dates
Nominations Close: Monday, 24 August 2026
Graduate of the Year Nominations Close: Friday, 11 September 2026
Interviews: Monday, 5 October & Tuesday, 6 October 2026

👇 HMA Categories
Graduate
RISE Manager
Inspiring Manager
Conference & Events Manager
Food & Beverage Manager
Bar Manager
Front of House Manager
Accommodation Manager
Environmental & Facilities Manager
Revenue Manager
Finance Manager
Sales & Marketing Manager
HR, Learning & Development Manager
Executive Head Chef
Deputy General Manager
Venue & Catering General Manager
Hotelier
👉 Please note: Only IHI Members are eligible to submit nominations, with a maximum of two nominations per member.
👉 Not an IHI member, Get in touch with Patrick Mc Namara to find out more about IHI Membership and how to get nominate in the HMAs.
📧 [email protected]
📱 089 611 4414

07/08/2026

The Irish Hospitality Institute (IHI) Hospitality Management Awards (HMAs) celebrate the outstanding individuals who lead, inspire and shape the future of Ireland’s hospitality industry. Sponsoring the HMAs provides a unique opportunity to align your brand with excellence, innovation and leadership while showcasing your commitment to the sector.
As an HMAs sponsor, you will benefit from increased brand visibility, recognition across IHI’s marketing and communications channels, access to senior hospitality professionals and decision-makers, and valuable networking opportunities before, during and after the event. Most importantly, your support demonstrates a genuine investment in recognising and celebrating the people who drive excellence across the hospitality industry.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Tina Maree MIHI for further details. E: [email protected] or M: 087 096 2223

30/07/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Luxury Ice as the newest Business Partner of the Irish Hospitality Institute.

The LXRY ICE Collection is a brand of Pure Irish Ice Ltd who supply handcrafted crystal clear Ice nationwide. As part of Ireland’s largest, most sustainable and accredited ice manufacture they are Ireland’s first and only one stop shop currently supplying 60% of ice in Ireland and Northern Ireland. They elevate any beverage offering, wedding, event, activation and so much more. Their ice is crystal clear, dilutes drinks 6 times slower than regular ice due to the surface area, and freezing process, is aesthetically beautiful and can be branded and logo’d with your company.

Products include:
Handcrafted Crystal Clear: Cubes, Collins, Spheres, Hearts, Diamonds, Shamrocks, Ice Sculptures, Branded Ice, Infused Ice, Bespoke Ice, Ice range for Chefs and Coffee Shops, Ice Stamps, Design Trays, Hoshizaki Ice 5kg, Classic Cubes 1.8kg, Crushed Ice 1.8kg, Whiskey Cubes, Ice Shot Glasses, Ice Cups, Ice Spheres 1kg, Ice Blocks, Beverage Consultancy, Ice for Events, Tv & Film and so much more.

We look forward to working wit The LXRY ICE Collection to support Ireland’s hospitality industry.

27/07/2026

📣The IHI Hospitality Management Awards (HMAs) 2026 are now open!
Now in their 30th year, the IHI Hospitality Management Awards are recognised as the most prestigious accolades in the Irish hospitality industry.
The HMAs celebrate excellence by recognising the outstanding professionals whose leadership, commitment, innovation, and expertise continue to shape the future of our industry. 🥳
By nominating a colleague or manager, you are recognising their achievements and celebrating the professionalism, leadership, dedication, and excellence they bring to their role every day.
A nomination is an opportunity to acknowledge their contribution, recognise their impact, and celebrate the difference they make to their team, their organisation, and the wider hospitality industry.
✨ Key Dates
Nominations Open: Monday, 27 July 2026
Nominations Close: Monday, 24 August 2026
Graduate of the Year Nominations Close: Friday, 11 September 2026
Interviews: Monday, 5 October & Tuesday, 6 October 2026

👇 HMA Categories
Graduate
RISE Manager
Inspiring Manager
Conference & Events Manager
Food & Beverage Manager
Bar Manager
Front of House Manager
Accommodation Manager
Environmental & Facilities Manager
Revenue Manager
Finance Manager
Sales & Marketing Manager
HR, Learning & Development Manager
Executive Head Chef
Deputy General Manager
Venue & Catering General Manager
Hotelier
👉 Please note: Only IHI Members are eligible to submit nominations, with a maximum of two nominations per member.
👉 Not an IHI member, Get in touch with Patrick Mc Namara to find out more about IHI Membership and how to get nominate in the HMAs.
📧 [email protected]
📱 089 611 4414

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