Why Become a Member?

We’ve been helping to grow talent and accelerate professional development in the hospitality industry for more than 70 years. The Institute works to unite professionals, promote best practice, enhance skills and raise the profile of the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry. Our broad selection of exclusive management resources, our influential publications and our web of regional branches all support professional advancement to ensure your present and future success.

Join us today to further your career, support industry professional standards and enjoy Continuing Professional Development (CPD) throughout your career.

Click here to find out: What's on the Agenda for 2011? | What our members think

What do I get by becoming a member?

Professional recognition
All members are awarded a membership certificate and a personalised membership card featuring a unique number ID. Fellows, Members and Associates are eligible to use the following post-nominals respectively for their grade of membership – FIH, MIH or AIH. These are an industry-recognised acknowledgement of the level of professional experience achieved.

Member benefits also include:

Information Services
	Online Library Catalogue Free 24 hour access to an expanding collection of high quality, easy-to-use ebooks covering all aspects of hospitality, leisure, sport, tourism, business and career development!	Top
Member Enquiry Service This FREE reference service is operated by specialist qualified librarians and assists members with enquiries relating to the industry and general business matters.
e-Resources Collection Members can search, download and email articles for FREE from a special collection of  full-text e-journals and e-books produced by top academic, business and trade publishers.
Business Resources
	BusinessHR Services Get professional advice when you need it most. BusinessHR is your solution to people management, employment and Human Resources issues and is just a click away. All Institute of Hospitality members can get easy, 24/7 web access to FREE customisable policy and contracts templates, letters and HR guides for application in your own business and a detailed monthly legislation update.	Top
BusinessHR Helpline Members (MIH) and Fellows (FIH) receive an annual FREE telephone call for Human Resources support. Additional Helpline support is available to all Institute members for a specially reduced Institute rate!
Management Guides Download free Institute Management Guides covering a range of topical industry issues. The guides offer members advice on a range of topics of particular relevance to our industry and are useful for application in the workplace or to support further research.
Discounts and Saving
	Free Job Vacancy Advertising Looking to recruit? Our vacancy listings attract the attention of skilled individuals seeking career development opportunities including thousands of Education Membership Scheme (EMS) students. Save hundreds of pounds by advertising your job vacancies for FREE on the Institute of Hospitality website.*
Member Discounts & Savings Through our Privileges scheme you can save loads of money on insurance, holidays, worldwide and UK hotel accommodation, health and fitness club membership, magazine subscriptions, music & games and an assortment of lifestyle benefits.
Special Discounts on advertising and promotions We know you want to raise your personal and company profile. The Institute publications are a perfect platform to promote your business and services within the sector. So take advantage of specially discounted rates on advertising in the Institute’s publications, only available to members and business partners.
Publications
	Hospitality Magazine A leading quarterly management magazine reporting on innovation, winning business techniques, industry trends and developments from all sectors of the hospitality industry worldwide. You’ll receive your magazine in the post and you can also read it online.	Top
Know-How, the CPD Newsletter You will receive a bi-monthly e-mail newsletter focused on Continuing Professional Development (CPD), education and business matters for professionals in the hospitality industry. The newsletter gives ‘bite size’ information to keep you up to date on a wide range of business and education issues accompanied by links to free and low cost training and development resources.
eNews As a member you will receive eNews every month - packed with useful comment to keep you current with news and advice on topics including customer service and people management, finance, resources and training.
Careers and Professional Development
	Institute of Hospitality 'My CPD' Tool Keep track of all of your career achievements, qualifications and professional development activity with our FREE online CPD tool – a must when constructing your CV or applying for a membership upgrade.
Revenue Management Webinars (from IDeaS) Institute's business partner IDeaS offers the members fresh and up-to-date revenue management content in an easy-to-access online format.
Networking
	My Community The Community is an online networking platform similar to sites like LinkedIn and Facebook, but built exclusively for the use of Institute of Hospitality members. The Community provides a secure and informative social media environment within which to exchange ideas and information, meet like-minded professionals and share news and expertise.	Top
Institute of Hospitality Events Calendar There are networking opportunities galore at events organised by the Institute and its branches! Forge new business and social relationships with colleagues whilst re-connecting with established peers. As soon as you join the Institute, you will be invited to connect with your local branch network and get involved in activities in your region, many of which qualify for formal or informal CPD!

Don’t miss out – Join the Institute of Hospitality today!

What’s on the Agenda for 2012?

• 85% of our members believe online social networking will increase knowledge sharing in the industry. We agree, come 2011 the Institute will offer all its members a social networking platform called The Community. The Community is an online networking platform, similar to sites like LinkedIn and Facebook, but built exclusively for Institute of Hospitality members to create a safe and productive environment within which to exchange information, meet like-minded professionals and share news and expertise.
• Industry leaders speak out - at Hotelympia in March at the Institute of Hospitality seminar theatre.
• A new series of Management Briefings with key personalities from the industry
• Networking events at local, national and international level.
• Enhanced information and research services.
• CPD events
• Access to marketing services.
• Improved membership benefits.
• Regular electronic communications.

Join the Institute of Hospitality today to support our work, enjoy Continuing Professional Development and further your career.

Click here to join the Institute of Hospitality and kick-start your professional career today!

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